YOUTH AQUATICS
The B. R. Ryall YMCA Aquatic program offers eight progressive swim levels:
Polliwog 1, Polliwog 2, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, Shark and
Porpoise Club. The purpose of the YMCA Youth Aquatic Program is to
help participants develop a lifelong appreciation for aquatic activities,
which include not only swimming, but also lifesaving, life guarding
and aquatic sports.
The Aquatic Program is designed to ensure student’s safety, provide
progressive success and make the learning process more enjoyable.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the YMCA National Progressive Swim program is to help
each child develop to his or her fullest potential in spirit, mind
and body.
Spiritual Development–Classes encourage Christian values by
exploring positive ways to handle situations, advocating group cooperation
and enhancing the lives of others.
Mental Development–Students are challenged to improve their
problem solving abilities and aquatics knowledge through discussions
of safety, first aid and mechanics of swimming.
Physical Development–A portion of each class is devoted to
increasing coordination, endurance and fitness.
Goals
Our Progressive Swim Program continues its excellence with five
major components:
- Personal Safety–To teach accident prevention and survival
skills in and around water.
- Stroke Development–To increase strength and
endurance, try new skills and learn stroke mechanics.
- Water Sports & Games–To develop confidence,
stamina and a cooperative attitude.
- Personal Development–To improve self esteem by making
value decisions and developing leadership skills.
- Rescue–To introduce basic non-swimming assists
and simple aquatic emergency care.
New To Our Program?
Children 6 and in Kindergarten may stay in Eels or move up to
Rays (listed in the preschool section) or can move into Polliwog 1 with
instructor recommendation. For further information on where your
child should be placed, please contact the Aquatic Director at ext. 215.
Promotion To A New Level
Qualified swimmers will be transferred into the next level if
there is no day or time change. If there is a day or time change, you will
be contacted. Register your swimmer in the current or last completed level.
Wait List
If a class is full, please place your child on the waiting list,
or choose another time. You will be contacted when space becomes available.
Visit our online
catalog to register for programs today!
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