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March 29 - April 19, 2025

RC - Swim Lessons for ages 13 & Up: Beginners

Greater Ridgecrest YMCA Branch • 1801 119th Street North LargoFL  33778 Organized by YMCA of the Suncoast

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Description

Stage 1 (Water Acclimation):

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in Stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for student's future progress in swimming. Students in this stage focus on developing basic skills to propel and glide through the water with instructor help and learn basic aquatic safety skills.

Stage 2 (Water Movement):

In this stage, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Students in this stage focus on developing basic skills to propel and glide through the water with instructor help and learn basic aquatic safety skills.

Stage 3 (Water Stamina):

In this stage, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also includes rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Students in this stage focus on integrating arm action, leg action and rhythmic breathing in front and back glides, developing forward movement on the front and back and practicing skills and safety techniques in deep water.


Prerequisites:

Swimming skills are not required for this level of swimming lessons. Children must be able to attend this lesson without the aid of their parents. Children will be evaluated during the first lesson to determine the appropriate stage.


What Do I Need:

Child must wear a swim suit at all times. We recommend a swim shirt to keep the child protected from the sun or cool weather. Child must wear a swim diaper if not fully potty trained.



For more information, please call us at 727-559-0500.

Age Category

Adult

Instructor

YMCA Staff & Volunteers

When

March 29 - April 19, 2025

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Saturday

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Age and Gender

Ages 13-100 · Co-Ed

Location

Greater Ridgecrest YMCA Branch

1801 119th Street North LargoFL  33778

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