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Aquatic Programs.

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YMCA Summer Swim Lessons.
Morning Lessons, Camp Options, and Evening Lessons are Available.

Welcome to the YMCA of Beaufort County Swim Program! Our aquatics staff is dedicated to teaching swim skills and providing opportunities for everyone to develop spiritually, mentally, and physically.

• Parent/Tot classes are for children 6 months to 3 years. A parent or guardian must accompany child in the water. Classes are 30 minutes long.
• Preschool classes are for children 3-5 years. Classes are 30 minutes long. Children must be able to separate from parent.
• Youth classes are for individuals 6-12 years. This class works on more advanced stroke development and getting ready for swim team. Classes are 30 minutes long.
• We are now offering Adult lessons, ages 13+.
• Private Swim Lessons are also available upon request. Please contact Rick Simonds if interested.
• At least 3 people must be signed up or the class will be canceled.
• If the YMCA has to cancel a lesson, make ups will be held on Friday.

Group Lesson Fees: $40 Members $50 Non-Members.

YMCA of Beaufort County: Beaufort YMCA Aquatic Club (BYAC) & Tiger Shark Competitive Swim Team Information.

The BYAC is the first step to becoming a Tiger Shark Swim Team members. The Tiger Shark Swim Team participates in the Carolina YMCA Swim Leagues and has participated in the United States Swimming Competitions.

Season: Mid-April through July 31st (16 weeks, spring/summer), Mid-September through March 5th (24 weeks, fall/winter).

Coach Information: Tim Wood is the YMCA of Beaufort County Tiger Shark Head Coach. He is an amateur competitive swimmer and springboard diver. He has been active in youth sports for more than 20 years. He and his wife Kristy are both Y-Members and both participate in the Beaufort Masters Swim Team.

BYAC & Tiger Shark Swim Team assistants vary from season to season. A parent advisory board is in place to help guide the activities of the BYAC and Tiger Sharks.

Potential swim team participants must meet with Coach Tim before sign-up to become oriented with the program. Season costs vary; financial aid and scholarships are available.

For more information about the upcoming season or the program in general, contact Tim Wood: Head Swim Team Coach, ymcat@islc.net.

Lap Swimming.

• 2 lanes are available at all times for lap swimming. If both lanes have swimmers in them, we will try to make more lanes available. However, sometimes other programs do not make this possible. In these cases, we ask that you swim in a circle in the lanes. Stay to the right side always, just as you would driving a car.
• During Swim team we will only be able to open one lane for free swim due to the growth of our program. Thank you for understanding!

Aqua Aerobics.

• Hydrobics (Aqua Power)-A shallow water workout that gives you options for adding power and intensity by varying your working depths and positions. Modifications for all levels are offered.
• Senior Aqua-A 45 minute senior water aerobic class designed to improve fitness and range of motion. Non swimmers welcome!
• Deep Water Hydrobics (Aqua Jog)-A water aerobic class in the deep end using buoyancy belts. This is a workout!

Aqua Aerobics Schedule.

Pool Rules.

• Families are encouraged to enjoy the pool at Open Swim Times (Weekdays 5:00-8:30pm; Saturday 8:00-4:30pm; Sunday 1:30-4:30pm).
• Children must be escorted to and from the pool.
• If the child is at least 6 years old and passes the swim test, the parent may leave the child in the pool area while enjoying another aspect of our facility. We ask that you sign in and tell us where you will be in case of an emergency.
• No large flotation devices may be used in our facility. Small instructional devices from home may be used only if the parent is in the water (within an arms length) with the child.
• Please shower before entering the pool.
• No gum in or around the pool.
• No Band Aids in the pool.
• No running, pushing, or horseplay.
• No diving in the shallow end.
• A child of any age using a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) must have a parent in the water with the child.
• Children under 6 years old, who can not pass a modified swim test, must have a parent in the water with the child at all times. If the child can pass the swim test, the parent must still remain on the pool deck.

Pool Schedule.

Lap=lap swimming ST=swim team SA=senior aqua AJ=aqua jog AP=aqua power SL=swim lessons ASL=adult swim lessons Open=open swim for families PRES=Port Royal Elementary School Preschool=nursery groups.

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