Aquatics
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Y members have free access to Berkshire Community College’s outdoor swimming pool!
BCC summer hours: June 25-Aug. 26, 12-6 p.m. M-Sun. Bring your Y membership card for access.
Swim Lessons (REGISTER NOW!)
When: June 4-July 19. Sessions are for 7 weeks and are 1/2-hour lessons weekly.
Swim levels: Adult/child lessons (6 months-3 years), Preschool Swimming Program (ages 3-5 years), Progressive Swimming Program (ages 6-12 years)
*Some swim levels require a swimming bubble. Bubbles may be purchased at the Y for $20, plus tax.
Cost: $45. Participants must be Y members.
How to register: Register by June 11 for Saturday classes or by June 14 for Tuesday classes by visiting the Welcome Center. You can also register online for any class by June 2.
For more information: Call the Welcome Center at 413-499-7650 x10 or our Aquatics Director at x11.
Download our flyer and registration form.
SUMMER Polar BearS Swim Team (REGISTeR BY JUNE 13)
Summer 2011 Polar Bears Swim Team: A developmental swim team is an excellent sport for children ages 5-18 years old. Practice is scheduled according to age and ability with certified and experienced swim coaches. All swim team participants MUST be Y members.
When: Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m. May 18-July 31.
Payment highlights: $100 for Y members. Sibling fee: $80
Membership rates: Youth (13 years old and younger): $36/year; Teen (14+ years old): $180/year or $15/month
Coaches: Teisha Twomey
About Teisha Twomey: Teisha Twomey is the head coach for the Y’s Polar Bears Swim Team. Twomey swam for four-years for the New Lebanon/Berlin Swim team and was recruited by SUNY New Paltz, a Division III school, in 2004. She swam the 200 Fly, 200 Free and 100 breaststroke. As a Hawk, she set personal bests in the 100 breast, 200 free, and 50 free, qualifying for SUNYAC’s in 2005. At Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, she went on to form an Intramural Swim Club, designed to meet the current needs of MCLA, by assembling a crew of swimmers who would get together regularly and swim organized practices two to three days a week. Teisha has also taught both private and group swimming lessons for all levels, for about eight years, and lifeguards. She is very excited about stepping into the position of coach and eager to start this season off strong!
How to register: Visit the Y by June 13.
For more information: Call aquatics at 413-499-7650 x11 or email Coach Teisha Twomey at teisha.poetry.twomey@gmail.com.
MASTER SWIM Club (REGISTER NOW)
PYPB Master Swim Club is an informal adult group meeting to swim laps together. The club includes workouts targeted to increase motivation, encourage stroke refinement and physical activity. At this time, two lanes are reserved for Master Swim during scheduled times. As this group forms and interest develops, participation in swim meets will be available. When coaching is unavailable, set workouts will be defined and led by a group member. Group members can also request leading a workout for the group, and we can add practice times to the schedule.
Requirements:
Participants must be 18+ years old.
Everyone will be required to fill out a registration form at the Welcome Center.
Participants must be current Pittsfield Family Y members.
When: (More practice times to come.)
Mondays,7-8:30 a.m. with Dan
Tuesdays, 6:45-8 p.m. with Lauren
Saturdays, 7:30-9 a.m. with Craig
Cost: TBD by participation in swim events.
For questions: Contact aquatics at 413-499-7650 x11 or email Lauren Miller.
Master Swim Club garners top awards in recent meet, April 2011
Aquafit (FOR ADULTS & SENIORS!)
Aquafit is a shallow water low-impact workout. Aerobic conditioning utilizes the resistance of the water to build muscle, increase cardiovascular endurance, lose weight and improve your heart rate.
When: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays: 11 a.m.-noon
- Members: Free
- Non-members: $5/class
Deep Water Circuit Training (FOR ADULTS & SENIORS!)
DWCT is a high impact deep-water cardio aerobic workout that focuses on all parts of the body, helping you to get into shape without placing stress on your joints. DWCT requires no swimming skills and combines jogging with exercise to strengthen heart, legs, back and abdominals.
When: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays: 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: 8-9 a.m.; Sundays: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Members: Free
- Non-members: $5/class
Scuba
We offer scuba classes for all ages! Classes are taught by Action Sports & Travel. All instructors are SCUBA certified with years of experience. For more information on class times and fees, contact Action Sports & Travel at 413-499-7205.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Learn to be a swim instructor! The Red Cross course is designed to develop teaching skills, swim instruction methods in the Learn-to-Swim Program, swim strokes, water safety knowledge and includes teaching practicals. Red Cross WSI certification awarded upon completion of course. You must be at least 16 years old. Call for times and dates.
First Aid/CPR CourSE
Learn Red Cross First Aid and CPR at the YMCA! Learn how to recognize an emergency and what to do to help others or even yourself. Red Cross certification awarded upon completed course and skills. Call for times and dates.
Lifeguard Training Certification ClasS
Register today for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Pittsfield Family YMCA. The class includes Red Cross pool and waterfront lifeguarding, first aid and Pro-CPR/AED certifications. Participants must be at least 15 years old and proficient swimmers.
Where: Pittsfield Family YMCA
Cost: TBA
Orientation Pre-requisite Swim Evaluation: TBA
Class Days Times: TBA
Questions: Call our aquatics director at 413-499-7650 x11.
RED CROSS Lifeguard RECertification Class
Register today for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-certification class at the Pittsfield Family YMCA. You must currently be certified to participate in this class.
Where: Pittsfield Family YMCA
Cost: TBA
Class Day/Time: TBA
Question and to register: Call our aquatics director at 413-499-7650 x11.
Kayak PLAY (TBA)
Learn to kayak in the safety and warmth of the Y’s indoor pool. Participants must bring their own clean kayak.
Cost: TBA.
How to register: No registration required.
SWIM CLINIC (NEXT REGiSTRation: TBA)
This month-long clinic is designed for the swimmer to receive small-group personalized instruction. It is ideal for those who wish to maintain their aerobic base while continuing to improve their skills in all four competitive strokes. In order to participate in the March Swim Clinics, swimmers must first be able to swim one full length of the pool, both on front and back, without stopping, and be comfortable in deep water. Our goal is to target each swimmers’ current level and to improve the proper timing, technique and efficiency of Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle. Swimmers will be placed into one of three levels based on their stage of ability. This will be determined either before or during the first day of the swim clinics.
Dates: TBA
Levels:
Fish (Novice)
Sharks (Intermediate)
Adults (Advanced)
Cost:
Fish and Sharks: TBA
Adults: TBA
