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Y Tydes

Y Tydes

Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 PM & Saturdays 7:15 AM–8:15 AM

Participants can attend both or one session per week as the registration covers all lessons

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  • Y- Members $75
  • Community Members $75
A non-competitive club that will strengthen students’ endurance through freestyle-focused sets and prepare them for the stroke stations (Stations 6-8) and be a precursor for the competition stations (Stations 9-10)
Prerequisites, or what students should be able to do before joining:
  • Swim 25 yards of freestyle comfortably (with all mechanics present)
After 2 sessions (or 16 lessons), students will be able to:
  • Swim up to 75 yards freestyle continuously
  • Perform open and flip turns when swimming sets longer than 25 yards
  • Perform a streamline with a flutter or dolphin kick after every turn
  • Swim up to 500 yards or more in 60 minutes
  • Be able to read a swim set written on a whiteboard
  • Understand the importance of rest times, sprints, and endurance swims
  • understand the concepts of warm-ups, main sets, and cool-down sets
 
By registering for any of our group swim lesson programs, you are agreeing to the terms found in our Swim Lesson Parent Handbook. Click the link to view the page.

Please arrive/enter the locker room and pool area no more than 15 minutes early. If already prepared, we will ask them to wait on the pool deck, and not to enter the water until their instructor is ready.

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Y Tydes

Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 PM & Saturdays 7:15 AM–8:15 AM

Participants can attend both or one session per week as the registration covers all lessons

Register
  • Y- Members $75
  • Community Members $75
A non-competitive club that will strengthen students’ endurance through freestyle-focused sets and prepare them for the stroke stations (Stations 6-8) and be a precursor for the competition stations (Stations 9-10)
Prerequisites, or what students should be able to do before joining:
  • Swim 25 yards of freestyle comfortably (with all mechanics present)
After 2 sessions (or 16 lessons), students will be able to:
  • Swim up to 75 yards freestyle continuously
  • Perform open and flip turns when swimming sets longer than 25 yards
  • Perform a streamline with a flutter or dolphin kick after every turn
  • Swim up to 500 yards or more in 60 minutes
  • Be able to read a swim set written on a whiteboard
  • Understand the importance of rest times, sprints, and endurance swims
  • understand the concepts of warm-ups, main sets, and cool-down sets
 
By registering for any of our group swim lesson programs, you are agreeing to the terms found in our Swim Lesson Parent Handbook. Click the link to view the page.

Please arrive/enter the locker room and pool area no more than 15 minutes early. If already prepared, we will ask them to wait on the pool deck, and not to enter the water until their instructor is ready.

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  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

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Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
Reminders
Instructions
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.

There is a reduced joining fee. $25 for Youth/Teen, $25 for Adult, and $50 for Household memberships.

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