Bob Hayward YMCA: AQUATICS

Recreational Program Descriptions

Lane Swim
A minimum of one lane in the pool is available for lane swimming, except from 5-8:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday

Recreational Swims
A swim time for all ages, all children under the age of 6 must have the supervision of an adult caregiver over the age of 14. Maximum of 3 children per adult.

Adult Swim (16 years +)
Enjoy the congenial atmosphere of the pool with the company of other adults. Participants must be 16 years of age to have access at this time.

Leadership and Certification Programs

Bronze Star
Advanced lifesaving course designed to prepare participants for Bronze Medallion. Emphasis is placed on rescue drills, fitness skills and victim recognition.
Prerequisite: Ability to swim 25 metres, tread water for a minimum of 45 seconds, no age requirement (recommended 12 years)

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
First step in Advanced Lifesaving. Emphasis is placed on AR, CPR and recovery position, treatment of shock and hypothermia as well as various rescue techniques.
Prerequisite: Current Bronze Star – no age requirement
Without Bronze Star- 13 years of age and the ability to tread water for a minimum of 45 seconds.

Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid First Aid with CPR “C”
Second step in Advanced Lifesaving. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of emergencies and how to respond to the these emergencies. Spinal rollovers are introduced.
Prerequisite: Current Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid

National Lifesaving Service (NLS)
This course is required to become a certified lifeguard. You learn various lifesaving techniques and take part in practical situations.
Prerequisite: Current Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR “C”, 16 years of age and older.

Swim Lessons download schedule

L’il Dipper (ages 3-5 years)
The L’il Dipper program focuses on getting comfortable in the water, learning basic swim skills and water play. Levels include: Bobber, Floater, Diver, Surfers and Dippers. L’il Dipper lessons are 30 minutes in length. Parents may register their child for two lessons per week at this level.

Learn to Swim (ages 6-13 years)
The Learn to Swim program teaches children basic swimming strokes, skills and water safety. Levels includes: Otter, Seal, Dolphin, Swimmer. Otter and Seal lessons are 30 minutes, Dolphin and Swimmer lessons are 45 minutes in length. Parents may register their child for one lesson per week at this level.

Star Levels (ages 6-13 years)
The YMCA Star Program teaches advanced strokes, skills, endurance and water safety. Levels include: Star 1-Star 6. Star level lessons are 45 minutes in length. Parents may register their child for one lesson per week at this level.

Parent & Tot Lessons (ages 3 months -3 years)
A fun, instructor-led program that introduces your child to the water through songs and games. Parents help their child learn new skills such as submersion, floating, and kicking. Limit one child per adult.

Adult Swim Lessons
Beginner lessons geared towards the non-swimmer or those who fear the water. Stroke improvement tips and techniques are offered to the intermediate swimmer who would like to improve their swimming skills.

Private Lessons
Individual one on one swim lessons are available for an additional fee. Appointments for swim instruction can be made to accommodate your schedule. Contact the Aquatics Supervisor for details.

Canadian Swim Patrol - Rookie
Swim Patrol is a great class to take before or during Star level lessons. Swimmers are trained in water proficiency, first-aid, and recognition rescue.

Canadian Swim Patrol - Ranger
Swim Patrol are great classes to take before or during star level lessons. Swimmers are trained in water proficiency, first aid and recognition.

Aquatic Fitness

Shallow / Deep Aquafit
A combination Aquafit class is designed to meet the cardiovascular needs of participants in both the deep and shallow ends of the pool. This type of Aquafit class is ideal for cross training for fit individuals, but also for beginners who want an energetic exercise routine.

Water Walking
This class is a leisurely-paced aquatic class focusing on proper body alignment and uses the water as resistance for cardiovascular and muscular endurance training.