205.870.9622
The Shades Valley Family YMCA offers a heated indoor pool with 6-lanes:
Length: 25 yards
Temperature: 84-86 degrees
Indoor Pool Hours:
Monday-Friday
5 am – 9 pm
Saturday
8 am – 5:45 pm
Sunday
1 pm -5:45 pm
Outdoor Pool is a 5-lane pool with 2 water slides:
Monday-Friday: 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 10-5:45 pm
Sunday: 1-5:45 pm
Activities in both pools:
Swimming Lessons
Swim Team
Water Fitness Classes
Lap Swimming
Pool Parties
Lifeguard Training
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Private Swim Lessons
The Shades Valley Family YMCA offers private and semi-private lessons for swimmers age 3 & up. These 30-minute lessons are customized to meet individual needs of every swimmer. Anyone wanting to further advance their or their child’s swimming skills will benefit from private lessons. For more information, contact the Shades Valley Family YMCA at (205) 870.9622.
NEW CLASSES START AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH !!
SATURDAY CLASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE!!!
SPLASH POOL PARTIES-INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOL
Looking for an easy and fun way to celebrate you child’s birthday? Half of the YMCA pool and a lifeguard will be provided for water games and recreational time. A picnic area will be provided for opening gifts, playing games, and enjoying cake and snacks. An agreement must be signed and a deposit collected when making a reservation. Parties are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parties are offered on Saturdays and Sundays
Available Times:
1:30-3:30 pm
3:30-5:30 pm
6-8 pm (After-Hours) *Additional fees apply
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Swim Lessons 2010
Did you know that modern swim instruction was invented at the YMCA? Maybe that’s why so many people trust the YMCA and continue to come back to enjoy our outstanding facilities and programs.
The Shades Valley Family YMCA has open registration for the YMCA Swim Lesson Program. This unique program is designed to teach kids and adults how to be safe in and around the water.
Swim Lessons
Learning to swim is a lifelong skill that needs practice year in and year out. Classes are offered during the morning and evening-Sign up today-Space is limited!!!
Swim Lesson Session Dates:
Session #1:
September 8-29 Monday & Wednesday (No class Labor Day, make-up 9/10)
September 7-30 Tuesday & Thursday
Session #2:
October 4-27 Monday & Wednesday
October 5-28 Tuesday & Thursday
Session #3:
November 1-11 Monday-Thursday for 2-weeks
Session #4:
December 6-16 Monday-Thursday for 2-weeks
Saturday Swim Lessons
Session 1: October 2-November 6
Session 2: November 13-December 18
SWIM LESSON SKILL AND AGE LEVEL DESTINCTIONS
PARENT/CHILD (6 – 36 months)
This course is not designed to teach your child how to swim, but to focus on water adjustment. This class requires that the parent and child be in the water during lessons. There are no skills required. Class provides acclimation to water, blowing bubbles, jumping, introduction to front crawl, assisted back float, and skill development through games and songs. Class also includes safety education to parents and the basic tools to prepare the child for further swimming development.
PIKE (3-5 years old)
Beginner
Skill required: Water readiness
In-class: Will learn to blow bubbles, put face in water and proper kicking, paddling, and front and back crawl
EEL (3-5 years old)
Advanced Beginner
Skill required: Put face in water, float on back and front with assistance, and swim 5 feet without assistance
In-Class: Will learn to bob, kick on back, front and back float, swim without assistance 15 feet
RAY (3-5 year olds)
Intermediate
Skill required: Swim without assistance 15 feet, float on front and back, jump into water without help
In-Class: Will learn to front crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke, treading water, synchronized swimming skills
STARFISH (3-5 year olds)
Skill required: Tread water, swim 25 feet with front crawl stroke, swim on back, and jump in deep end
In-Class: Will learn survival float, kneeling and standing dives, coordination of front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl 25 yards
POLLIWOG (6+ years)
Beginner
Skill required: No skill required
In-Class: Will be introduced to front crawl, kick on front and back, front and back floats, putting face in water and personal water safety skills.
GUPPY (6+ years)
Advanced Beginner
Skill required: Blow bubbles, put face in water, float on front and back, front and back crawl without assistance
In-Class: Will learn to tread water, rudimentary 25 yd front and back crawl, breastroke introduction, jump into deep end, kneeling dive
MINNOW (6+ years)
Intermediate
Skill required: Rudimentary 25 yd front and back crawl, jump into deep end, tread water for 30 secs
In-Class: Will build endurance; reinforce fundamentals of front crawl, elementary backstroke, standing dives
FISH (6+ years)
Advanced
Skill required: Swim 2 lengths each front and back crawl in strong form. Can dive into deep end
In-Class: Will perform 50 yds each: breastroke, sidestroke, and open turns
ADULT
Skill required: No skill required-tailored to individual
In-Class: Will learn floating, front crawl, back crawl, rhythmic breathing, safety with stroke development and endurance.
AMERICAN RED CROSS Adult CPR & AED 2010
Dates:
January 13
February 10
February 17
March 3
March 17
April 14
April 21
May 5
May 26
June 2
August 11
August 25
September 15
September 29
October 6
October 20
November 10
December 8
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING 2010
This class will certify participants in the new American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications. Participants must attend all classes; pass written exams, and a final water test. For more information, please call 205.870.9622.
Cost: $220 full class
$100 re-certification (must show proof)
Prerequisites-15 years of age before final exam
-Be able to swim 300 yards continuously
-carry 10 lb. object 20 yards
Class Schedule:
Wednesday – Sunday
Time: 5-9 pm (W-F)
8-6 (Sat & Sun)
Dates:
September 22-September 26
October 13-17
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS LIFEGUARDS AND SWIM INSTRUCTOR STAFF!!!
