Bristol Family YMCA
400 M L King Jr. Blvd.
Bristol, TN 37620
423-968-3133

2008 Operating Hours:
Monday-Friday 5am-9pm
Saturday 8am-6pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm


YMCA Outdoor Center
May 24 – August 17
Monday-Friday 10am-7pm

Saturday 11am-6pm
Sunday 1pm-6-pm




AQUATICS

CONTACT: Lisa McClain
EMAIL: lisamymca@btes.tv

SWIM LESSONS
The Bristol Family YMCA provides the highest quality of progressive swimming lessons and water safety skills as outlined by the National YMCA Swim Program. They focus on the whole child’s development and growth Spiritually, Mentally and Physically. In addition, they teach motor, perception, coordination, safety and endurance skills. Children should register by age. Upon completion of the first class, children will be moved into appropriate levels. Schedules are subject to change. Make-up days will be announced by the instructor.

 

SUMMER SESSION DATES

 

All session will run Monday through Thursday evenings for 2 weeks.

Lessons are located at the Bristol Family YMCA on M L King Jr. Blvd.

 

Space is Limited!

Don’t get shut out.

 

FALL AQUATICS

 

Session 1: September 2-September 25th Tuesdays/Thursdays

Register by August 28th

Preschool 5:30-6:00pm

Polliwog/Guppy 6:10-6:55pm

Minnow/Fish/Adult 7:05-7:50pm

 

Session 2: September 30-October 23rd Tuesdays/Thursdays

Register by September 25th

Preschool 5:00-5:30pm

Polliwog/Guppy 5:35-6:20pm

*All swimmers above Guppy should do swim team

 

Session 3: October 28-November 20th

Register by October 23rd

Preschool 5:00-5:30pm

Polliwog/Guppy 5:35-6:20pm

*all swimmers above guppy should be on swim team

Cost: members $28, Community Members $56

Spaces are Limited!

 

 

Cost of Swim Lessons
Member - $28.00
Community Member - $56.00

 

 

CLASS TIMES & DESCRIPTIONS

5:30-6:00pm   Preschool (3-5yrs)

Children will learn how to blow bubbles, basic puddle strokes, floating, water adjustment, treading water, elementary backstroke and much more!

 

6:10-6:55pm   Polliwog (6-12yrs)

A beginner swim lesson that focuses on skills such as basic water adjustment, floating, gliding, basic paddle strokes, blowing bubbles and putting the face in the water and MORE!

 

6:10-6:55pm  Guppy (6-12yrs)

An advanced-beginner swim lesson that focuses on skills such as paddle stroke, front crawl, back paddling and side stroke with a float belt. Jumping into the pool without a float belt will also be taught in this level.

 

7:05-7:50pm  Minnow (6-12yrs)

A beginner swim team level for children that know 2 of the 4 strokes in some form (such as freestyle and backstroke). During these lessons, children will work on further development of freestyle and backstroke as well as introduce Breastroke and Diving.

 

7:05-7:50pm  Fish (6-12yrs)

An intermediate swim team level for children that know 3 of the 4 strokes well. This is normally going to be Freestyle, Backstroke and Breastroke. This level will consist of refining strokes and diving as well as introducing the Butterfly stroke.

 

7:05-7:50pm  Adult (13yrs & older)

For those adults that fear being around the water and wish to overcome the fear, or simply to develop a certain stroke; this is the class for you!

SUMMER SWIM TEAM
Ages 5-18 years old.

Our swim team participates in the BASA Summer Swim League along with other area pools. We will compete in several dual meets throughout the season and end with a Championship Meet with all of the teams at the end of summer.

Practices are located

Ai the

YMCA Pool

400 M. L.King Jr Blvd.

 

Coaches:

David Ayers

Robbie Blanton

SWIM TEAM

 

October 6th-November 22nd

Register by August 28th

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Practice times will be based on teams, and teams will be based on where child attends school.

Tuesday: 5:30-6:30pm

Tuesday: 6:30-7:30pm

Thursday 5:30-6:30pm

Thursday 6:30-7:30pm

Cost

Members $25

Community Members $50

Meets will be held on Saturday mornings throughout the season, with a Championship Meet to be held Saturday November 22nd.



Cost of Swim Team
Member - $40.00
Community Member - $50.00

GROUP WATER EXERCISE CLASSES

EXERCISE SCHEDULE


DEEP WATER AEROBICS

An aerobic workout in deep water using job belts. The focus is placed on cardiovascular, toning and endurance.
Tues & Thurs 6:00am - 7:00am
Tues & Thurs 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 
AQUALITE

An aerobic workout (cardiovascular), low impact with emphasis on toning and stretching.
Mon/Wed/Fri   9:00am - 10:00am
 
ARTHRITIS (AFYAP)

A water stretching and range of motion class, it offers no cardiovascular workout; this is in conjunction with the Arthritis Foundation.
Mon/Wed/Fri   10:00am - 11:00am

Cost of Group Exercise
Free to all YMCA members

WATERSLIDE FUN

WATERSLIDE Is now at our Outdoor Center
Please enjoy it next summer