The YMCA is a leading provider of aquatic facilities and programs with a focus on aquatic education programs for people of all ages and abilities. Come and enjoy a swim, join our aquatic education program, develop your skills and compete in our swim squads or join us for the school holidays; whatever your interests the Y has an aquatics program for you.
Some of the various Aquatics activities offered by the YMCA at the Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre include:

• Learn To Swim - The YMCA's "Aquasafe" learn to swim programs are about much more than just learning to swim, they are a holistic approach to aquatic education. We run programs year round.
• Aqua Aerobics - YMCA Aqua Aerobics is a low impact aqua fitness program for all abilities. A full cardio work-out without joint stress. Great for recovery and re-introduction to exercise. Ideal for all ages and fitness levels.
• Squads - For the competitive or recreational swimmer. Professional coaches provide advanced stroke correction and technique advice. Swimmers of all ages are guided and motivated by coaches to reach personal goals and achieve fitness results.

 

The YMCA's "Aquasafe" learn to swim programs are about much more than just learning to swim, they are a holistic approach to aquatic education. We run programs year round in the heated indoor pool which is heated to 32 degrees.
YMCA aquatic education programs are especially designed for children from the age of six months and over. Our programs are high quality and affordable.
Children will learn water safety and swimming skills, depending on their age and abilities, in a fun, safe and educational small group environment.

Across Australia 200 000 children take part in YMCA aquatic education programs. AquaSafe is  a progressive program focusing on water safety, personal survival skills and stroke development in two main age groups

• AquaSafe for infants and preschoolers: Includes water familiarisation and aquatic education for both parents and children.
• AquaSafe for children 5 –12 years: A progressive seven module program offering personal development, water safety, stroke development and activities in simulated open water environments.
•  Y Splash – a water safety and skill development program over five lessons in the school holidays for children aged 5-12 years.

 

 

What makes the Y’s aquatic programs for children unique?

Our aquatic education programs are about much more than just learning to swim. They aim to:

• Develop personal skills as well as water safety and stroke development (swimming) skills.
• Provide opportunities for students to build a healthy body, mind and spirit.
• Provide participants with simulated experiences of open water environments (eg being caught in a rip or a current).

Programs

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TODDLER LEVEL 

1. Shrimp - 6 months to 15 months- no requirement necessary. Parents are required to be in the water with child.
2. Periwinkle - 15 months to 24 months- Age or ability based. Parents are required to be in the water with child.
   
3. Minnow - 2 years to 3.5 years- Age or ability based. Parents are required to be in the water with child. 
4. Starfish - 2 years to 3.5 years- no requirement necessary. Parents are required to be in the water with child. 

 

PRESCHOOL LEVEL (attending preschool)

1. Tadpole - No previous experience, uncomfortable with face in water, can’t back float.
2. Goldfish - Completely submerge and blow bubbles. Paddle/Kick and blow bubbles for 5 meters without floatation aid
   float on back with aid.
3. Sardine - Confidently float on front and back unassisted. Recognisable freestyle with strong leg action for 10 meters. Confident kick on back for 5 meters with aid. 

 

PRIMARY LEVEL- (Children must be attending school) 

1. Octopus - No previous experience, uncomfortable with face in water, cannot float on back. Aided and /or assisted front and /or back float. Aided Torpedo on front and /or back.
2. Salmon - Float unaided on front and back with confident recovery. Swim Freestyle and backstroke unaided for 10 meters good body position, strong kick.
3. Tuna - Comfortably swim recognisable freestyle with strong leg action for 15 meters. Comfortably swim recognisable backstroke with strong leg action for 15 meters. Confidently and comfortably tread water for minimum 30 seconds.
4. Eel - Confidently swim 25 meters freestyle and backstroke with correct breathing action. Survival backstroke kick showing correct technique for 25 meters.
5. Flying Fish - Confidently swim 50 meters freestyle and backstroke with correct technique. Confidently swim 25 meters survival backstroke and breaststroke with correct timing. Confident in deep water. Can perform an underwater deep water object retrieval.
6. Dolphin - Easily swim 75 meters freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and survival backstroke.Easily tread water for at least 3 minutes. Swim underwater for a minimum of 10 meters.
7. Shark - Confidently and easily swim 100 meters, using correct stroke techniques of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and survival backstroke.
   

 

•  No joint stress.  
• Water provides support and resistance.
  
• Great for recovery and re-introduction to exercise.
  
• Ideal for all ages and fitness levels.
  
• Offers a full cardio workout.
  

Session Times 

Monday and Wednesday mornings - 6.30am - 7.30am
All sessions held in the Indoor Heated Pool
 
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