Waldo County YMCA

CURRENT HOURS:

Monday-Thursday
5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday
5:00 am -6:00 pm

Saturday
7:30 am -5:00 pm

Sunday
noon - 5:00 pm

HOLIDAYS
The YMCA will be closed on the following dates:
 
*Fourth of July
*Thanksgiving Day
*Easter Sunday
*Memorial Day
*Labor Day
*Christmas Day
*New Years Day

Waldo County YMCA
157 Lincolnville Ave.
Belfast, Maine 04915
(207) 338-4598

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Aquatics 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

BLUEFISH PRACTICE SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 15 - 19, 2010
Note: there may be limited lap lanes available during this week

Monday-Thursday:
5:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. 8 and Under Practice
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 9-11 yr olds
7:15 p.m. - 8:30p.m. Middle School and High School

Friday:
3:30-5:30 Normal Practice Times.

As was promised with the pool campaign, we are making every effort to keep at least one lap lane open all day, every day. We have been doing very well with that promise. Now that Bluefish Swim Team has started, we have some times of which we want to make you aware when the lanes will NOT be available.
• Monday - Thursday: 5:30 – 6:30 PM – NO lap lanes available
• Friday: 3:30 – 5:30 PM – NO lap lanes available

Swim Lesson Registration
March 6 – April 17, 2010

Swim Lesson registration for the Winter I session will begin for members on Monday, FEBRUARY 8 and for 3-month / non-members on Monday, FEBRUARY 15. Registration will close on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 24.

* Caps and goggles are highly recommended for all swim classes*

Lessons are developmentally appropriate for children and adults, and will teach the participant how to swim skillfully and safely. The pre-requisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no pre-requisites. Each level includes water safety topics. (*NOTE: Classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment of 4 students is not met.)

Parent and Child Aquatics
Winter Session I: January 4 - February 27
Winter Session II: March 1 - April 17
Fee: $35 Annual Members / $65 3-Month & Non-Members

AGES: 6 months to 3 years AND a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver. Provides experiences and activities to learn ways to safely enter and exit the water, submerge the mouth, nose, and eyes, glide on the front and back with assistance, and much more!

Parent & Child Aquatics – Level 1 (Therapy Pool)
(PC1-M) Mon. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
(PC1-S) Sat. 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Parent & Child Aquatics – Level 2 (Therapy Pool)
(PC2-M) Mon. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
(PC2-S) Sat. 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Aquatics
Winter Session I: January 4 - February 27
Winter Session II: March 1 - April 17
Fee: $35 Annual Members / $65 3-Month & Non-Members

AGES: 4 and 5 years old. Helps children orient to the aquatic environment and, with practice, gain greater independence and comfort in and around water. Learn how to change positions in the water, alternate arm and leg action while floating on their front and back, learn the principles of treading water, and bob in the water. Each level builds on the one before. A child who completes Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 or 2, and is 6 years old, may enroll in the next level of Preschool Aquatics or move on to the Learn-to-Swim Level 2. A child who completes Preschool Aquatics Level 3 may enroll in Learn-to-Swim Level 3.

Preschool Aquatics – Level 1 (Therapy Pool)
(PS1-F) Fri. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
(PS1-S) Sat. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Aquatics – Level 2 (Therapy Pool)
(PS2-F) Fri. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
(PS2-S) Sat. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Aquatics – Level 3 (Therapy Pool)
(PS3-F) Fri. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
(PS3-S) Sat. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Learn-to-Swim Levels 1 through 6
Winter Session I: January 4 - February 27
Winter Session II: March 1 - April 17
Fee: $40 Annual Members / $75 3-Month & Non-Members

AGES: School age. Lessons will teach the participant how to swim skillfully and safely. The pre-requisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no pre-requisites.

Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills (Therapy Pool)
Helps students learn to enter and exit the water safely, feel comfortable in the water, and begin moving in the water on the front and back.
(L1-S) Sat. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills (Therapy Pool)
Skills include floating, changing position and direction in the water, treading water, and retrieving submerged objects.
(L2-S) Sat. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Level 3 – Stroke Development (Lap Pool)
Students are introduced to rotary breathing, headfirst entries from sitting and kneeling positions, basic kicks, front crawl, and elementary backstroke.
(L3-S) Sat. 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement (Lap Pool)
Helps the student develop confidence in the skills previously learned, and adds the back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. Additional headfirst entries are learned, as well as open turns.
(L4-S) Sat. 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement (Lap Pool)
Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. Surface dives, shallow-angle dives, and flip turns are learned, in addition to continued stroke work.
(L5-S) Sat. 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency/Personal Water Safety (Lap Pool)
Builds endurance in the six strokes and offers additional focus points to prepare for more advanced aquatic activities.
(L6-S) Sat. 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

Adult Swim Lessons
* Caps and goggles are highly recommended for all swim classes*

Have you always wanted to learn to swim? Lessons will begin the week of September 7. These lessons are for anyone and everyone no matter age or ability. If you’re a beginner just “getting your feet wet” for the first time, -OR- if you’ve been a swimmer for a while and want to refine your techniques, we’ve got you covered! Check out the fall brochure when it arrives for more programs being offered, or stop by and see us at the pool! All ADULT lessons are “customizable” to the wants & needs of the student!

Adult Swim Lessons
Winter Session I: January 4 - February 20
Winter Session II: March 1 - April 17
Day / Time: Saturday 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Fee: $40 Annual Members / $75 3-Month & Non-Members

AGES: Adult. Have you always wanted to learn to swim? These lessons are for anyone and everyone no matter age or ability. If you’re a beginner just “getting your feet wet” for the first time -OR- if you’ve been a swimmer for a while and want to refine your techniques, we’ve got you covered! All ADULT lessons are “customizable” to the wants and needs of the student!

Beginner Swimming (Therapy Pool)
Overcome the fear of the water in a warm and friendly, supportive atmosphere. Classes combine relaxing warm-up stretches with introductions to floating, bobbing, and elementary strokes. Come give it a try; it’s never too late to learn to swim!

Intermediate Swimming (Therapy and/or Pool)
Improve strokes as you build endurance in the water. Focus will be on perfecting freestyle and breathing techniques, plus an introduction to backstroke and breaststroke. Deep-water work will include bobbing, treading, and surface diving.

Advanced Swimming (Lap Pool)
Refine all four competitive strokes, while continuing to build strength and endurance in the water. You will use kickboards and pull buoys to isolate stroke components and learn racing starts and turns, as you work toward Masters-level swimming.

Masters Swim Program
Session: ONGOING PROGRAM
Day: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
Time: Mon & Wed: 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. / Sat: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Fee: FREE Annual Members
Fee: Daily Drop-In Fee 3-Month & Non-Members

Looking for an invigorating workout? For those 19 and up, this is a swim program using a variety of training techniques interspersed with stroke work to help improve performance. This is a coached workout with plenty of opportunity to compete at both local and national levels. Competition is encouraged, but not required. Lap Pool

Aqua Aerobics and Fitness
WINTER SESSION 2009
January 4 - March 27, 2010

Fee:$40/members/$115 3-Month & Non-Members
Drop-In Fee:$4/members/$8 3-Month & Non-Members

Arthritis Foundation Aquatics ProgramTeri Mace
A gentle workout to ease aches and pains. Relaxing stretches combined with strengthening and light aerobic activities. Attendees should be cleared by their doctor before participating in this class. ( this is not an insurance based program).
Day & Time:
Monday & Wednesday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Therapy Pool
Cost: Unlimited Aqua Fitness Card or drop-in fee

Aqua Kickboxing Don Maurio
A fun workout that integrates kicks, punches, and combinations from martial arts, with high-intensity aerobic conditioning and core strength exercises, all choreographed to rockin’ tunes. Blast your abs and burn those calories up while having the most fun you’ve ever had in a pool!
Day & Time:
Monday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lap Pool
Cost: Unlimited Aqua Fitness Card or drop-in fee

Aquacizing
This class combines water jogging, various aerobics, stretching, and strengthening. Helps improve flexibility, coordination, balance, muscle tone, heart, and lungs. Non-swimmers welcome.
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Therapy Pool
Fee: Unlimited Aqua Fitness Card or drop-in fee

H2O Warrior Teri Mace
An aquatic exercise program that combines running, cycling, X-country skiing, jump rope, kickboxing, and many other sports, which work on specific muscle groupings to strengthen and tone the body.
Day & Time:
Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Therapy Pool
Cost: Unlimited Aqua Fitness Card or drop-in fee

Intro to Aqua Aerobics Teri Mace
Seniors or beginners are invited to come learn the fundamentals of Aqua Aerobics in this class. We will combine work on balance, flexibility, strength training, and aerobic conditioning.
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Therapy Pool
Fee: Unlimited Aqua Fitness Card or drop-in fee

Power Aqua Donna Shute
For those who want to feel the burn, Power Aqua is a more intense aerobic workout in shallow and deep water, using noodles and weights to isolate muscles and increase intensity. Interval training with periodic heart rate monitoring will allow participants to track progress.
Day & Time:
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lap Pool
Cost: Unlimited Aqua Fitness Card or drop-in fee

*Caps and goggles are highly recommended for all swim classes*
*Aqua shoes are recommended for all Aquatic Exercise classes*

AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE!!!!!

Lifeguarding
If you’re 15 or older, possess maturity, and want to help people safely enjoy the water, then American Red Cross Lifeguard Training is the class for you. Learning is fun and easy! Through videos, group discussions, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn: Rescue skills for use in the water and on land, First aid and professional rescuer CPR/AED training to help you prepare for any emergency, Professional lifeguard responsibilities, Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries. Course length: Approximately 31-37 hours

Lifeguard Training Course
Minimum enrollment: 6
Dates: March 20, 27 April 3, & 10 (Saturdays)
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee:
$175 Annual Members
$225 3-Month & Non-Members
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants must be 15 years of age by the end of the session. Registration Feb. 22 – Mar. 13, register soon to reserve your spot!

Waterfront Lifeguard Training Course
Minimum enrollment: 6
Dates: June 17 - 21, 2010
Times: TBA
Fee:
$175 Annual Members
$225 3- Month & Non-Members
The purpose of this course is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and at a waterfront environment. Participants must be 15 years of age by end of the session. Registration May 24 – June 12, register soon to reserve your spot!

Water Safety Instructor
(A class is scheduled for April 19th-24th) If you’re at least 16 years old and a proficient swimmer, you can become an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Learn to teach children and adults to swim, and give water safety presentations to kids and their parents. It’s a fun and meaningful job. Become certified to teach: Parent and Child Aquatics (Levels 1 and 2), Preschool Aquatics (Levels 1 to 3), Learn-to-Swim (Levels 1 to 6), Basic Water Rescue, and Various water safety presentations. Course length: Approximately 30 hours

Water Safety Instructor
Minimum enrollment: 6
Dates: April 19 – 23, 2010
Times: TBA
Fee:
$200 Annual Members
$250 3-Month & Non-Members
After completing this class, the successful instructor candidates will be certified to teach water safety, Learn-to-Swim, Preschool Aquatics and Parent and Child Aquatics. This course also includes the pre-requisite Fundamentals of Instructor Training course. Participants must be 16 years of age by the end of the session. Registration Mar. 29 – Apr. 13, register soon to reserve your spot!

Lifeguard Instructor
To be eligible to participate in this course, you must be at least 17 years of age, possess a “Fundaments of Instructor Training Certificate” (or successfully pass this 4-hour course), and complete the pre-course session which includes scoring at least 80% on a written test and demonstrating competency in lifeguarding skills. You will take part in group discussions, watch videos, and prepare, teach, and participate in several practice teaching scenarios.
Course length: Approximately 26 hours

Lifeguard Instructor Training Course
Minimum enrollment: 4
Dates: May 8, 15, & 22, 2010
Time: 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Fee:
$225 Annual Members
$250 3-Month & Non-Members
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be certified to teach basic-level Lifeguarding and Shallow Water Attendant (both including first aid), Lifeguard Management, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Instructor candidates also will become familiar with GuardStart. The pre-requisite Fundamentals of Instructor Training course is also included. Participants must be 17 years of age by the end of the session. Registration Apr. 12 – May 1, register soon to reserve your spot!

The Pools are open!!!

The Waldo County YMCA celebrated the official opening of the Tom & Sally Savage Pool Complex. More than 150 people attended the Pool Dedication Ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Community donors and contributors to the project celebrated with a tour of the natatorium. Come in and visit us today!!

From Left to Right: Mayor Walter Ash, Sally & Tom Savage, Maureen & Erin Flanagan of Viking Lumber. Larry Sterrs of the Unity Foundation, Larry Jones of Whitecap Builders, Capital Campaign Co-chair Don Hoenig and Waldo County YMCA Executive Director Dale Cross