AQUATICS SChedule

Aquatics Schedule Page

POol Hours

Monday – Thursday 5:30 am  – 9:00 pm
Friday 5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

POOL USE INFORMATION

• Children wearing floatation devices must be accompanied by an adult and within arms-reach.
• Flotation devices approved by the U.S. Coast Guard or solid flotation blocks used for instruction are approved for use by the Gaston County Family YMCA.
• All children who are not potty trained must wear “swim diapers” and plastic training pants under their swimsuits.  Regular diapers are not allowed.
• Inclement weather, including lightning, may cause the pool to close.  Every attempt will be made to reopen as soon as possible.

Swim Lessons

Download Spring 2010 Registration Form

Swim Level Descriptions

Ages: 6 months - 13 years old
Registration: Open registration throughout the year. Register at the front desk or online.

Description: We emphasize skill development, water safety and having fun in a safe and friendly environment with programs that meet the needs of each student.  Classes are divided into ability groups with a small teacher to student ratio. 

Rates:

Members $30.00
Non-member participants  $60.00
Payment methods – cash, check or credit card

Financial assistance available, click here to download a scholarship form

Sessions

Tuesday/Thursday
Session 7 July 6th – 29th
Session 8 August 3rd – 26th
Session 9 Sept. 7th – 30th
Session 10 Oct. 5th – 28th
Session 11 Nov. 2nd – 30th (No class 11/25/2010
Session 12 Dec. 2nd – 21st (Short Session)

Saturday Morning Sessions
Session 7 July 10 th – Aug. 28th
Session 9 Sept. 11th – Oct. 30th
Session 11 Nov. 6th – Dec. 18th (No class 11/27/2010
SHORT SESSION)

Private Swim Lessons

Ages: Any
Registration: Call (704) 865-2193 to schedule your session.

Description: Trying to pass a hurdle in the swimming pool?  Want to be able to go down the slide?  Do you or your child need some extra help on a stroke?  Try private lessons. 

Rates:

6 classes 
Member $50.00

Non-member participants $75.00

Water Exercise

Aquatics Schedule Page

Stay in shape, learn new exercise techniques and meet new people.  Water exercise classes are open to youth 15 years of age and adults, and are free with membership.  Registration is not required; just show up and join the fun! 

Hard chargers (High Intensity)

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30-7:15 a.m. and 7:15-8:00 a.m.
• Monday through Thursday 7:00-7:45 a.m.

• Monday through Friday 8:00-8:45 a.m.

• Monday through Friday 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
• Monday through Friday 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Tips:

• Proper attire is a bathing suit.
• Aqua shoes are recommended for shallow end classes.
• Members are encouraged to workout at their own pace.
  

CERTIFICATIONS

Life Guard Training

Ages: 15 years old and older
Registration: Contact the front desk for sessions.

Description: Gaston Central YMCA offers Red Cross Lifeguard Training classes. To enroll in the Lifeguard Training course, you must be at least 15 years of age before the last day of class.  There will also be a pre-course session in which you will be required to pass a swimming skills test.  Lifeguard candidates must:

• Swim 500 yards continuously, using the following strokes in the following order:
• 200 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick. 
• 100 yards of breaststroke
• 200 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breaststroke. 
• Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound diving object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and both hands must remain of the object the entire time.