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Aquatics •••

Contact:  Paulo Maderia,  Director x259
To contact Paulo via email: pmswim73ATyahoo.com  (Replace AT with @)

Contact:  Dawn Amodio,  Aquatics Coordinator, x259
To contact Dawn via email: mdlamodAToptonline.net  (Replace AT with @)

• Pool Schedule • Bluestreaks Swim Team • Lifeguard/LifeguardCPR Recertification
• Swim Lessons • Private Lessons • Help with Swimmers Ear

The YM-YWHA of North Jersey together with the Wayne Township Department of Recreation will be holding certification and re-certification classes for Lifeguards, C.P.R. and W.S.I.  To register, please contact Paulo Madeira at 973-595-0100 x259.  Pre-registration is required.

Blue Streaks Swim Team
New members must contact Aquatics office before signing up.  More info check http://www.bluestreaks.net

New members are welcome.

Junior Group
These swimmers continue to build on the foundations already mastered with increased focus on interval training. Constant drill work to perfect stroke technique, start and turn mechanics is covered. The length of practice time is one and one-half hours. The required practice attendance is three per week averaged over the entire season.

March 30 - July 24, 2009
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Saturday – 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Members - $325 / Non-Members - $450

Senior Group
Endurance, speed, and drills for technique on all strokes, turns, etc., and race strategies are covered. The required practice attendance is three per week averaged over the entire season.

March 30 - July 24, 2009
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Friday from 4:15pm to 6:15pm (March 30th to June 26th) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:00am to 8:00am (June 30th to July 24th 2008)
Saturday – 4:00pm to 5:45pm
Members - $375 / Non-Members - $500

 

Stroke Clinic I


6-Week Early Spring Session
From April 13 - May 18, 2009
Monday and Wednesday - 7:00pm to 8:00pm – all ages
Members - $115 / Non – Members $145

 

Stroke Clinic II

6-Week Late Spring Session
From May 25 - July 1, 2009 (No class on May 25th - May up will be on May 26th)
Monday and Wednesday – 7:00pm to 8:00pm – all ages
Members - $115 / Non – Members $145

Swim Team Levels - Descriptions

Junior – Swimmers will be between the age of 9 and 11 years old.  Stroke development and competitiveness are the main objectives of this group. 

Senior – Swimmers will be ages 12 and up.  Program is designed to include committed athletes to the sport. 

Class Description

Aquababies

Parent/Adult accompaniment in the water is required. Ages range from 6 months to 2 years old. This level provides the child with water adjustment, exploring the pool, bubble blowing, kicking on stomach and back with assistance.

Aquatots
Parent/Adult accompaniment in the water is required. Ages 2 to 4 years old. This level provides the child with water adjustment, exploring the pool, bubble blowing, kicking on stomach and back with assistance, underwater exploration, etc.

Level I:  Water Exploration
Ages 4 years and older. The Objective of this level is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. The Instructor will teach elementary aquatic skills, such as bubble blowing, kicking, and submerge their whole bodies.

Level II:  Primary Skills
Ages 4 years and older. The instructor will provide students with fundamental skills such as front floating and back floating without support.  True locomotion skills are introduced in this level.

Level III:  Stroke readiness
Ages 4 years and older. Build on the skills in Level II. The instructor will teach students the coordination of the front and back crawl. At this level swimmers will be introduced to the breaststroke kick. Students must be comfortable with the deep part of the pool. Lesson will be administrated in a non-standing area of the pool.

Level IV Stroke Development
Ages 4 years and older. Development of confidence in the strokes learned thus far. Introduction of butterfly kick and diving from the side of the pool. Upon successful completion of this level students will be strongly encouraged to try out for the Bluestreaks Swim Team, or to enroll in the stroke clinic.

Swim Lessons 6-Week Early Winter Session
From the week of January 4 - the week of February 8. 2009
No class on February 8th - Make up February 15th
Fee:
  $70M/$120NM
 
Sunday
Aquababies
9:30am - 10:00am
Aquatots
9:00 to 9:30am
Level I
10:00 to 10:30am
Level II
10:30 to 11:00am
Level III
9:00 to 9:30am
Level IV
9:30 to 10:00am
Adult Lessons
11:00 to 11:30am
 
 
Tuesday
Level I
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level II
5:00 – 5:30pm
Level III
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level IV
5:00 – 5:30pm 
 
Thursday
Level I
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level II
5:00 – 5:30pm
Level III
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level IV
5:00 – 5:30pm
 
Friday      
Level I
9:45 to 10:15am
Aquababies & Aquatots
10:15 to 10:45am
   

Swim Lessons 6-Week Late Winter Session
From the week of March 1 - April 5, 2009

Fee:
  $70M/$120NM
 
Sunday
Aquababies
9:00am - 9:30am
Aquatots
9:00 to 9:30am
Level I
10:00 to 10:30am
Level II
10:30 to 11:00am
Level III
9:00 to 9:30am
Level IV
9:30 to 10:00am
Adult Lessons
11:00 to 11:30am
 
 
Tuesday
Level I
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level II
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level III
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level IV
4:30 – 5:00pm 
 
Thursday
Level I
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level II
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level III
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level IV
4:30 – 5:00pm 
 
Friday (No class on April 10th - Make up on Thursday, April 2nd)
Level I & II
9:45 to 10:15am
Aquababies & Aquatots
10:15 to 10:45am
   

Swim Lessons 6-Week Early Spring Session
From the week of April 12- the week of May 18, 2009

Fee:
  $70M/$120NM
 
Sunday
Aquababies
9:30am - 10:00am
Aquatots
9:00 to 9:30am
Level I
10:00 to 10:30am
Level II
10:30 to 11:00am
Level III
9:00 to 9:30am
Level IV
9:30 to 10:00am
Adult Lessons
11:00 to 11:30am
 
 
Monday
Level I
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level II
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level III
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level IV
4:30 – 5:00pm 
 
Tuesday
Level I
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level II
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level III
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level IV
4:30 – 5:00pm 
       
Wednesday  (No class on April 15th - Make up on Thursday, May 7th)
Level I
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level II
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level III
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level IV
4:30 – 5:00pm 
 
Friday
Level I & II
9:45 to 10:15am
Aquababies & Aquatots
10:15 to 10:45am
   


Swim Lessons 6-Week Late Spring Session

From the week of May 24 - the week of June 28, 2009

Fee:
  $70M/$120NM
 
Sunday (No class on May 24th - Make up on July 12th)
Aquababies
9:00am - 9:30am
Aquatots
9:00 to 9:30am
Level I
10:00 to 10:30am
Level II
10:30 to 11:00am
Level III
9:00 to 9:30am
Level IV
9:30 to 10:00am
Adult Lessons
11:00 to 11:30am
 
 
Monday (No class on May 25th - Make up on July 6th)
Level I
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level II
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level III
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level IV
4:30 – 5:00pm 
 
Tuesday
Level I
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level II
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level III
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level IV
4:00 – 4:30pm 
       
Thursday
Level I
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level II
4:30 – 5:00pm
Level III
4:00 – 4:30pm
Level IV
4:30 – 5:00pm 
 
Friday (No class on May 29th - Make up on July 10th)
Level I & II
9:45 to 10:15am
Aquababies & Aquatots
10:15 to 10:45am
   

Private Swim Lessons 

  • All lessons are taught in blocks of 30 minutes.

  • Lesson times and days are privately arranged with the instructor assigned.

  • All payments must be done at the Registrar’s office prior to first lesson.

  • Please call Aquatic Office to get an available instructor.

  • All cancellations must be done 24 hours prior to lesson time, otherwise it will be charged.


The cost for Private Swim Lessons are:
 

Members:

1 on 1 – Block of 10 private lessons (1/2 hour each): $260
Purchased individually $35 p/lesson


2 on 1
– Block of 10 private lessons (1/2 hour each): $310
Purchased individually $45 p/lesson

Non Members: 1 on 1 – Block of 10 private lessons (1/2 hour each): $395
Purchased individually $45 p/lesson
 

2 on 1 – Block of 10 private lessons (1/2 hour each): $445
Purchased individually $55 p/lesson

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If you are interested in Private Swim Lessons, feel free to call Paulo or Dawn at 973-595-0100 ext 259

Lifeguard, Lifeguard and CPR Recertification
(CPR and Lifeguard Recertification)

Please call for dates and times. Minimum registrants must be achieved in order to run classes. Typically one class per month will be available


Lifeguard Class
Please call the Aquatics office for dates and times. 
$300M/$350NM


Lifeguard Recertification Class (includes CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications)

Please call for dates and times.
$65M/ $90NM


CPR Recertification Class
Please call for dates and times.
$45M/$65NM

 

Aquacize Fitness
YMHA classes for all Y members include ongoing year round skill development of stretching, strength training, agility and coordination. The class is based upon aerobic conditioning and body movement targeting muscle groups, which aid in balance, core strength and neuromuscular development. Free to all Y members.

Monday 10:15AM - 11:00AM
Wednesday 10:15AM - 11:00AM
Friday    11:00AM - 11:45AM

 

 

Aqua Core Dynamics 2008

This 45 minute aquatic class provides resistance training using your core stabilization to explore and improve dynamic balance, strength, agility and coordination. You will include intensity, alignment, muscle integration and stretching to achieve a full body workout and to realign the body for better posture in order to provide more support for the spine. Shallow and deep-water exercises are taught to music using dumbbells, kickboards, noodles, and balls. This low impact course is appropriate for all ages and levels from beginners on up. Class size is limited in order to provide individualized instruction. Classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
 

Spring Session: 11:00AM – 11:45AM
 

Eight (8) Tuesday Sessions

May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd.


Eight (8) Thursday Sessions

May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th.


Cost :

Tuesday and Thursday – Members -$80.00, Non-Members -$110.00

Tuesday only – Members - $45.00, Non-Members - $60.00

Thursday only – Members - $45.00, Non-Members - $60.00

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