Trussville Aquatics
The Trussville Branch of the Birmingham YMCA offers two pools and a wading pool.
- The recreational pool is covered in the off season for year round availability. The recreational pool is 7 lanes, 25 yards in length, and ranges in depth from 3.5 feet to 10 feet.
- The lap pool is seasonal from Memorial Day through September. The lap pool is 4 lanes, 25 yards in length, and ranges in depth from 3.5 feet to 5 feet.
- The wading pool is seasonal from Memorial Day to Labor Day and ranges in depth from 0.5 feet to 2 feet.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m- 8:30 p.m
- Saturday - 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Sunday - 12 Noon - 6:30 PM
Open swim begins at 10:30 AM on Monday - Saturday.
Birmingham YMCA Swim Test
For the safety of your child, the Birmingham YMCAs have all children 14 and under take a swim test. At the Trussville BRanch of the Birmingham YMCA, the swim test is as follows:
The child must jump into the 5 foot area of the pool, swim on top of the water approximately 40 foot, and tread water for a few seconds.
If the child passes the test, he or she will recieve a re-usable Green wristband and may swim free in the pool.
If the child does not pass the test or does not want to take the test, he or she will recieve a re-usable Red wristband and will need to do one of the following:
- The child must wear a life jacket; OR
- If no life jacket is worn, an adult 18 or older must be in the pool with the child no more than an arm's length away.
2010 Fall/Winter Swim Lessons
Register Now for Fall and Winter 2010 Swim Lessons.
Session Dates:
- September 7th - 30th
- October 5th - 28th
- November 2nd - December 2nd
- ***December 6th-16th *** (this is a special 2-week session)
Group Lessons Cost: Members $54 / Non-Members $87
All Group Lessons are taught on Tuesday and Thursday, with Fridays serving as the make up days. All sessions consist of eight 40 minute lessons. ***The December 6-16 Session will be taught Monday-Thursday for two weeks.***
Preschool Lessons are for ages 3-5 years old. Preschool classes are Pike and Eel
- Pike: This class is for beginners and any child that cannot swim on their own.
10:00-10:40 am
4:45-5:25 pm
6:30-7:10 pm
- Eel: This class is for a child who can swim at least 10 ft (from the wall to the flags) on their own, float on their front and back, and put their face in the water.
11:00-11:40 am
4:45 - 5:25 pm
6:30-7:10 pm
Youth Swim Lessons are for ages 6-12 years old. Youth classes are Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, and Fish.
- Polliwog: This is any child who cannot swim the length of the pool on their stomach.
4:00-4:40 pm
6:30-7:10pm
- Guppy: In this level the child can swim the length of the pool (75 feet)on their stomach, but not with rhythmic breathing. Children in this level should also be able to swim at least half the length of the pool on their back.
4:00-4:40 pm
6:30-7:10pm
- Minnow: Children in this level can swim the length of the pool on their stomach with rhythmic breathing. They should also be able to swim the length of the pool on their back.
4:00-4:40 pm
6:30-7:10pm - Fish: Children at this level should be able to do the front crawl (with rotary breathing), for at least the length of the pool, as well as backstroke for the length of the pool. They should also be able to do a rudimentary breaststroke for the length of the pool.
4:00-4:40 pm
6:30-7:10pm
The last day to register for any session of lessons is the Thursday before the lessons start.
POLICY ON MAKE-UP LESSONS
The Birmingham YMCA policy on make-up lessons is as follows:
Make-up lessons will be done on the Friday of the week the lesson was cancelled. The Trussville YMCA reserves the right to cancel a class due to weather, pool issues, instructor illness or for any oher plausible purpose. Make-up lessons will not be rescheduled due to a participant's absence.
Saturday Swim Lessons
We will also have swim lessons available on Saturday.
The session will run September 4-25th
- This session consists of 4 30 minute lessons on September 4th, 11th, 18th and the 25th.
- Preschool - Pike Class - 10:00-10:30
- Youth - Polliwog Class - 10:30-11:00
Fall & Winter 2010 Private & Semi-Private Lessons
- Want to learn to swim, but not in a group setting?
- Does your child need just a little more attention?
- Are you looking to work on your technique?
Private swim lessons are designed to do just that. Private lessons are designed to enhance the learning expereince in a one on one setting.
Lessons consist of eight 30 minute sessions.
Private swim lessons are for ages 2 and up.
Sessions Dates:
- September 7-30
- October 5-28
- November 2-December 2
- ***December 6-16*** This session will be taught Monday-Thursday of the first week and Monday and Tuesday of the second week.
Private Lesson Cost: Members $80 per child / Non-Members $108 per child.
Semi-private lessons are designed for siblings or best friends to be in a private class together. The swimmers need to be close in age and skill ability to fully benefit from the lessons. (Ages 3-5 together & Ages 6-12 together)
Sessions Dates:
- September 7-30
- October 5-28
- November 2-December 2
- ***December 6-16*** This session will be taught Monday-Thursday of the first week and Monday and Tuesday of the second week.
Semi-Private Lesson Cost: Members $70 per child / Non-Members $90 per child.
- Please come into the YMCA to register for semi-private lessons.
- The last day to resgister for lessons is by the Thursday before the session is to begin.
Please contact Missy Gooden. if you have questions or concerns about swim lessons - mgooden@ymcabham.org or 205.655.2224.
Swim Birmingham YMCA
Swim Birmingham YMCA (SBY) is a year round swim team offering training for beginners through national level competitive swimmers. SBY's certified coaches will dramatically improve your child's swimming ability, while maintaining the YMCA's focus on positive character values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. SBY competes in both USA Swimming meets as well as YMCA competition.
Practice Times
- SuperSquad - Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:15pm
- Bronze Group- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30
- Silver Group - Monday - Thursday 5:30-6:30
- Gold Group - Monday-Friday 4:00-5:30
- Senior Group - Monday-Friday 3:30-5:30
Sessions - Fall (August 16-December 17) & Spring (January 3-May 13)
Cost
$95 Registration Fee (this includes USA Registration, Team logo T-shirt, Team logo swim cap, and tattoos)
- SuperSquad $175 YMCA Members/ $227 Non-Members (per session)
- Bronze $200 YMCA Members/ $260 Non-Members (per session) OR
- $50 monthly - YMCA Members / $65 monthly - Non-members
- Silver $250 YMCA Members / $325 Non-Members (per session) OR
- $63 monthly - YMCA Members/ $82 monthly Non-Members
- Gold $280 YMCA Members / $340 Non-Members (per session) OR
- $70 monthly - YMCA Members / $85 monthly - Non-Members
- Senior $345 YMCA Members / $442 Non-Members OR
- $87 monthly- YMCA Members / $111 monthly Non-Members
Prices are based on skill and ability of child. Financial assistance is always available. Monthly payments only available by bank draft.
Please contact Coach Missy Gooden with any questions you may have concerning the swim team at mgooden@ymcabham.org or 655-2224.
CPR - Blended Learning
In the continuing collaboration between our association and the American Red Cross, an online-experiential “Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED” certification program is now available. The program is designed to prepare individuals to respond to life-threatening emergencies through a combination of online (web-based) lessons and traditional instructor-led training. Blended Learning participants complete the knowledge portion online at home and at their own pace, and then demonstrate those learned -skills in a special class at the Trussville YMCA.
The traditional class “Time Saver,” is four-five hours. “Blended” learning is self-paced, to remove the pressure of learning or relearning the information in a short period of time. You control how long it will take you to go through the information. After you complete the online portion, you will then come into a skill session class and perform your learned-skills. Depending on class size, this is about one hour.
How do you register for this great class?
Step 1: Contact Missy Gooden. at mgooden@ymcabham.org
Step 2: The Red Cross will send you an ID number to enter online. Once you have recieved your email you will have 15 days to take the class on line.
Step 3: Take the class at your own pace, go through the review questions,
and then take the test.
Step 4: Once you have passed the class you will be able to print a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (This certificate is your entry into the onsite skills session class; it does not mean that you are certified.) Bring it to the skills session. You have two weeks after you pass the online test to attend a skills session.
Step 5: Go to skill session class and perform your learned-skills.
Step 6: YOU ARE CERTIFIED!
Skills Session Dates:
Fall 2010
- September 11
- October 16
- November 20
- December 4
- All skills sessions are taught from 9a-11a
Cost:
Adult CPR/AED $30
Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED and First Aid $60.
For more information please contact Missy Gooden at mgooden@ymcabham.org
2010 Lifeguard Classes
IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU ARE MADE OF!!!!!
Being a lifeguard can be very challenging and rewarding job. This class will certify participants 15 years of age and older in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course. This course includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED, First-Aid as well as how to use an oxygen tank.
All participants have to attend ALL scheduled class times and pass a written and water test.
Class Prerequistes:
- Must be 15 years of age or older before the last scheduled day of class.
- Be able to swim 300 yards continuously (using freestyle and breast stroke)
- Retrieve a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the pool and swim it back to the other side of the pool in 1minute and 40 seconds
Session Dates:
- October 6-10
- November 10-4
Class Times:
Wednesday -Friday- 4-9pm
Saturday 8am-4pm
Sunday 9am-1pm
Cost:
$70 non refundable deposit due at time of registration
$150 due on the 2nd day of class
From more information please contact Missy Gooden at mgooden@ymcabham.org or at 655.2224 ext. 218.
If you are looking for a lifeguard recertification class, you can pick any of the above dates and attend the last three dys of class - Friday through Sunday. The cost for a recertification is $100. Please call and schedule your recertification.
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CONTACT THE AQUATIC DEPARTMENT
Please contact the Interim Aquatics Director, Missy Gooden, anytime if you have any questions regarding program registration, swim team, employment, or general aquatics questions.
- (205) 655-2224 ext. 218
- mgooden@ymcabham.org.
