FUN WITH A SPLASH OF CONFIDENCE

COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
The Hazleton Y Barracuda Swim Team, led by a professional is a
year-round family swim team committed to providing opportunities
for health and well-being to our YMCA members and the
community through competitive aquatic experiences.
SAVE THE DATES
July 19 - Youth Anthracite Triathlon
July 22 - Anthracite Triathlon
August 10 - Hazy Open Water Swim
August 23 - Beware of Barracuda Youth Triathlon
August 24 - Beware of Barracuda 5K
August 24 - Beware of Barracuda Sprint Triathlon
MORE info at hazyracing.com
BITTY BARRACUDAS (5-13 years)
Our year round developmental swim program will introduce the
basics of competitive swimming such as, starts, flip turns, and the
four competitive strokes: butterfly, back stroke, breast stroke and
free style. This course is highly recommended, but not required, for
anyone interested in joining the Barracuda Swim Team.
Youth Aquatics
Hazleton YMCA/YWCA
Summer 2014
Prerequisite: completion of Guppy or comparable skills.
Location The Y
Day
Monday
Time
4:00-4:45 p.m.
FUN WITH A
SPLASH OF
CONFIDENCE
Member/Non-member
$33/$45
BARRACUDA SUMMER SWIM TEAM (5-18 years)
Our summer Swim Team is open to any swimmer between the ages
of 5 and 18 who can successfully complete on length of the pool
doing the front crawl stroke.
White $140: Ages 5 to 12 years. For the new or young swimmer
who needs work on technique
Red $155: Must be able to do 100 yard I.M. under 2:15 legally
(1 lap of each stroke). Emphasis will be 50% technique and 50%
conditioning
Blue $180: Must be able to swim 10x50’s freestyle in 1:00 min.
and have 100 I.M. time of 1:28:00 or 200 I.M. time 3:15:00 or
faster. Emphasis will be 30% technique and 70% conditioning.
Practices are scheduled to begin June 16.
CREDIT/REFUND POLICY
Please choose classes carefully. Refunds or credits will only be
given: with a doctor’s note or if a class is cancelled by the Y.
In the event of a prolonged illness, please notify the
departments director in writing immediately and present a
doctor’s not as soon as possible. Credit will not be given due
to participants failure to attend.
We will make every effort to hold makeup classes due to the
inclement weather. In the event of inclement weather, you
can check our website, Facebook page, WBRE-TV or call the
Y. Credits or refunds will not be given due to circumstances
beyond our control (snow/electrical storm, power failure)
Find the practice schedule, meet schedule and other information on
our website:
Hazletonymcaywca.org/swim-team.html
*Receive $15 off for your second child who registers.
*Swim Team payment plans are available. Contact Rob Gould 455-2046
[email protected]
75 South Church St. Hazleton Pa 18201
570-455-2046 hazletonymcaywca.org
SWIM LESSONS
Our Aquatics program offers a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience
for parents and young children. Under the direction of trained and
certified staff, your child will participate in a combination of wateradjustment skills, songs, and games geared for their age group
and swim level.
PARENT-TOT
Level 1 (formerly SKI’s)- Children between the ages of 6-30 months.
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Mon
6:45 - 7:15p.m.
$33/$46
Summer I/II
Tues
6:30 - 7:00p.m.
$33/$46
Summer I/II
Thur
10:15-10:45 a.m. $33/$46
Summer I/
Sat
9:15-9:45 a.m.
$28/$40
NEW 3 Week Lessons
Designed for 5 - 10 year olds with little or no previous swim
experience.
Children kindergarten and up may join this program for water adjustment,
stroke development, physical conditioning, and personal safety as well as
fun.
Classes will run Tues. and Thur. from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00noon
June 24 through July 10
July 15 through July 31
August 5 through August 21
Polliwog - No previous experience and/or hesitancy in the water.
Assisted paddle stroke, blowing bubbles, and kicking.
Beginning to swim independently and is comfortable.
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Mon
5:30 - 6:15p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I/II
Wed
5:30 - 6:15p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I
Sat
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
$27/$39
Summer II
Sat
9:00 - 9:45a.m.
$33/$48
Level 2 (formerly Perch) - Children ages of 30 months - 5 years
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Mon
6:00-6:45 p.m.
$35/$50
Summer I
Fri
11:15 - 12:00noon $28/$40
Summer I
Sat
10:00 -10:45a.m. $28/$40
Guppy - Beginning front crawl with overarm recovery. Concentration is on rotary breathing ,backstroke and treading water.
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Mon
4:45 - 5:30p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I/II
Wed
4:45 - 5:30p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I
Sat
9:00-9:45 a.m.
$27/$39
Summer II
Sat
9:00-9:45 a.m.
$33/$48
PRESCHOOL (3-5 years without a parent)
Pike - Child cannot swim independently. Apprehensive/first-time
experience. Emphasis at this level is putting face in the water, so
child should be comfortable submerging underwater. Basic
swimming and water safety skills are begun.
Session
Summer I/II
Summer I/II
Summer I
Summer II
Day
Tue
Wed
Sat
Sat
Time
5:30-6:15 p.m.
5:00-5:45 p.m.
9:45 - 10:30a.m.
9:45-10:30 a.m.
Member/Non-member
$35/$50
$35/$50
$28/$40
$35/$50
Eel - Child can swim independently at least 10 feet on their front and back in a horizontal position. This class also concentrates on back floating independently and kicking on back while finning.
Session
Summer I/II
Summer I/II
Summer I
Summer I
Summer II
Day
Tue
Thur
Sat
Sat
Sat
Time
4:45-5:30 p.m.
4:45 - 5:30p.m.
9:45-10:30 a.m.
11:15-12:00 p.m.
9:45 - 10:30a.m..
Starfish - Child can swim 20 feet with face in the water and no floatation
device. Refine over the arm recovery and breathing while swimming on
front. Continued challenge with new strokes and survival skills
Session
Summer I/II
Day
Wed
Time
4:00 - 4:45p.m.
CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
Classes will run only if the required number of participants
register. Class minimums vary and if not met, may be
cancelled prior to the first day and an alternative class will be
suggested. To ensure getting the class and time you
desire, be sure to register prior to the start of the session.
Member/Non-member
$35/$50
$35/$50
$28/$40
$28/$40
$35/$50
Ray - Child can swim 15 feet with face in the water and still require 1 or 2 small floats. It reviews and improves stroke skills on front, back and side;builds endurance and teaches treading water, floating in
dependently and rotary breathing. Introcuction to breast stroke, dolphin kick and a standing dive.
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Tues
4:00 - 4:45p.m.
$35/$50
Summer I
Sat
11:15 - 12:00noon $25/$40
Summer II
Sat
11:15 - 12:00noon $35/$50
Member/Non-member
$35/$50
SWIM LESSONS
SCHOOL AGE (6-12 years)
SESSIONS
Summer I - June 15 to July 19
Summer II - July 20 to August 23
The Hazleton Y will be closed July 4
Minnow - Concentration on front crawl with coordinated overarm
recovery and rotary breathing. Can swim front crawl and
backstroke 25 yards without stopping. Symmetrical strokes are introduced.
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Mon
4:45 - 5:30p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I/II
Thur
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I
Sat
10:30 -11:15a.m. $27/$39
Summer II
Sat
10:30 -11:15 a.m. $33/$48
Fish - Continued stroke development, endurance swims, and stroke
development on front and back crawl and breaststroke.
Concentration on learning the butterfly, and turns.
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Mon
4:45-5:30p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I/II
Thur
4:00-4:45 p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I
Sat
10:30 - 11:15a.m. $27/$39
Summer II
Sat
10:30 -11:15 a.m. $33/$48
Flying Fish - Advanced level with emphasis on endurance swims and
stroke development of all four competitive strokes and side stroke.
Individual medley, racing starts, and lifesaving medley are also covered.
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Thurs
5:30-6:15 p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I
Sat
10:30-11:15 a.m. $27/$39
Summer II
Sat
10:30-11:15 a.m. $33/$48
Shark - Advanced level with emphasis on endurance swims and stroke
development of all four competitive strokes and side stroke.
Individual medley, racing starts, and lifesaving medley are also covered.
Session
Day
Time
Member/Non-member
Summer I/II
Thurs
5:30-6:15 p.m.
$33/$48
Summer I
Sat
10:30-11:15 a.m. $27/$39
Summer II
Sat
10:30-11:15 a.m. $33/$48