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Pool Schedules
Swimming Lessons & Classes
Youth Swim League
Adult Masters Swim
Private Lessons
Lifeguarding Courses
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Family Water Park at the Branch Crossing Y |
POOL HOURS:
Shadowbend Pool Hours: (effective October 21, 2006 - April 14, 2007)
Lap Swim:
Monday / Wednesday: 5:15am - 9:00pm
Tuesday / Thursday: 5:15am - 7:00pm; 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday 5:15am - 7:00pm
Saturday 7:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday Noon - 7:00pm
Recreation Swim:
(no recreation swim during swimming lessons)
Monday-Thursday 11:00am - 4:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm (subject to make-up classes)
Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday Noon - 7:00pm
(effective October 21, 2006 - April 14, 2007)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30am - 12:30pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30am - 10:30am, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Family Water Park:
Closed for the Winter Season. Family Water Park will re-open on April 14, 2007.
Branch Crossing Pool Hours:
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YMCA Swimming Lessons & Aquatics Programs
Swimming is more than just a fun sport. It is also a life skill that builds self-confidence and safety awareness. Enrolling in a learn-to-swim program could potentially save lives. YMCA Swimming Lessons teach floating, treading water, and water safety principles that could increase your ability to safely enjoy water recreation for a lifetime.
Swim Lessons
Sessions for Parent/Child, Preschool & Youth Classes
SWIM LESSONS DATES:
*Jan. 8 - Feb. 1 Deadline: Jan. 5
*Feb. 5 - Mar. 1 Deadline: Feb. 2
*Mar. 5 - Mar. 29 Deadline: Mar. 2
Apr. 2 - Apr. 26 Deadline: Mar. 30
Apr. 30 - May 24 Deadline: Apr. 27
*Classes only available at Shadowbend.
--$10 late Fee will be added after registration deadline
--Refunds are not given after the first day of class
--Swim lessons are offered by age and skill level. Not all skill levels are available at the listed times.
Parent/Child Classes: Ages 6 - 36 months (1/2 hour classes)
Allows both parent and child to become more comfortable and have fun in the water while learning to be safer in aquatic areas. Class includes games and songs that use basic movements in the water.
Mon / Wed: 10:10am, 5:50pm
Tues / Thurs.: 9:35am, 5:50pm
Facility Member: $40; Program Member: $75
Pre-School Classes: Ages 3 - 5 years (1/2 hour classes)
Classes designed to develop a strong foundation in basic swimming skills including moving comfortably in the water on their front, back and side as well as underwater. Classes based on age and ability.
Mon / Wed or Tues / Thurs
9:00am, 9:35am, 10:10am, 10:45am, 3:30pm, 4:05pm, 4:40pm, 5:15pm
Facility Member: $40; Program Member: $75
Youth Classes: Ages 6 - 14 (45 minute classes)
Progressive classes that will develop a strong foundation in basic swimming skills and then build upon those skills. Class topics include all 6 strokes, swimming underwater, diving, water safety and basic rescue skills. Classes are by age and ability.
Mon / Wed or Tues / Thurs
4:00pm, 4:50pm, 5:40pm, 6:30pm
Facility Member: $50; Program Member: $85
Adult Swim Class: Ages 15 & older (45 minute classes)
Swimming techniques and refinement class. Suitable for beginner & advanced adult swimmers. Curriculum is set by the participants.
Shadowbend: Mon. / Wed.: 6:30pm
Facility Member: $50; Program Member: $85
For information on Swim Lesson skill levels, times or fees contact the Welcome Center.
Saturday Swim Lessons
Jan. 13 - Feb. 3 Deadline: Jan. 10
Feb. 10 - Mar. 3 Deadline: Feb. 7
Mar. 10 - Mar. 31 Deadline: Mar. 7
Apr. 7 - Apr. 28 Deadline: Apr. 4
May 5 - May 26 Deadline: May 2
Location & Times: Shadowbend Pool
Visit the Welcome Center for class times.
Preschool Class: 45 minute class
Facility Member $30; Program Member $55
Youth Class: 1 hour class
Facility Member $40; Program Member $75
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Private Lessons...
Private lessons are available on a limited basis for swimmers who want or need individual attention. The goals of these lessons are the same as our group lessons.
Facility Members
Private Lessons: 4 classes: $100 / 1 person, 8 classes: $180 / 1 person
Semi-private Lessons: 4 classes $120 / 2 people, 8 classes: $210 / 2 people
Program Members
Private Lessons: 4 classes: $150 / 1 person , 8 classes: $280 / 1 person
Semi-private Lessons: 4 classes $200 / 2 people, 8 classes: $375 / 2 people
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Competitive Stroke Booster Class: Refines the four competitive strokes and teaches competitive starts and turns. Participants will improve endurance, technique and speed in this course.
Shadowbend:
Beginner: Tues/Thurs 4:00pm
Intermediate: Tues/Thurs 5:00pm
Advanced: Tues/Thurs 6:00pm
Session Dates: New session begins the first Tuesday of each month
Placement Testing Required: Tues. / Thurs. 6:50pm
Fees: Facility Member $50, Program Member: $80
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Youth Swim League
Designed for swimmers wanting to build endurance or cross training for other sports. Must have proficiency in all basic competitive strokes. Placement test required
Ages: 6 years and older
Day: Tues/Thurs, 7:00—8:00pm and Sat, 11am—Noon (3 practices/wk)
Dates: New session begins the first Tuesday of the month
Fees: Facility Member $60, Program Member: $90
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Adult Master's Swim:
Pre-Registration Required and available at the Welcome Center. New session begins the first Tuesday of the month.
Master Swim Conditioning: For individuals who are committed to the sport of swimming as a part of their fitness routine. Parctices are designed to improve fitness or competition levels. The practices are designed to be challenging. Novice swimmers may be riequired to attend an introductory clinic at the coach's discretion.
Day: Tues & Thurs
Time: 6:00 – 7:00am or 11-Noon
Fee: Facility Member Benefit (no charge); Program Member $45
Masters Swimming 101: Teaches how to swim freestyle efficiently and effortlessly. Swim drills focus on proper body position, breathing and stroke mechanics.
Shadowbend: Mon / Wed, 6am or Mon / Wed, 11am
Program and Facility Member, Monthly Fee: 1-Day / Week: $15, 2-Day/Week: $30
Masters Swimming 102 (IM): Teaches the fundamentals skills needed to swim butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke including proper body position, breathing and stroke mechanics. Attention is also given to the Individual Medley (IM).
Shadowbend: Tues / Thurs, 10am
Program and Facility Member, Monthly Fee: 2-Days/Week: $30
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For additional information contact:
YMCA Welcome Center: Class Skill Levels, Class Times or Fee Information
Amie Hufton, Aquatics Director
South Montgomery County YMCA: One Membership... Two Locations
6145 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands w 8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands
281-367-9622 Online Registration Available at www.ymcahouston.org
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