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SWIM BAND GUIDELINES• During recreational swims, a swim check is mandatory for all children ages 12

and under who wish to swim without arm’s reach adult supervision in the pool.He or she must pass a shallow water swim check at a minimum. Wristband assignmentis determined by the Lifeguards on duty.

• There are two different types of swim checks that determine the boundariesand banding of the swimmer:1) The deep water swim check and2) The shallow water swim check.

• Yellow bands allow children to only go in the shallow end, green bands allowchildrentoswimanywhereinbothpools.

• At the Lifeguard’s discretion, adults may be swim checked to determine theability and supervision requirements.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONSAQUA EXERCISE AGES 12+FormerlyknownasAdaptiveFitness,thislow-impactwaterworkoutisdesignedforrehabilitationaswellasimprovingrangeofmotionandflexibility.Movesareadaptedtoindividualfitnessandmovementabilities.Beginnersandolder adults.

AQUA PILATES AGES 12+Designed to use water's natural resistance to increase the body's full range ofmotionwhilestabilizingthecoremuscles.Themind-bodyworkoutincorporates movements based on the Pilates method.

AQUA VIVASIA AGES 12+Boostyourfatburningpotentialinthisaquaaerobicfitnessprogramdesignedtoimprovecardiovascularfitness,muscularstrengthandendurance.EnjoyavarietyofdancestylesandmusicincludingBollywood,drum,fandance,andmore.Theaddedbenefitsofexercisinginwatermakesaquaworkoutssafeandfunwithoutimpacttothejoints.Allfitnesslevelswelcome.

AQUA ZUMBA® AGES 12+Thisinvigoratingwaterclasscombinesthepopularityandbenefits ofZumbawithtraditionalaquaticexercisedisciplines.Thisisa high-intensity,low-impactworkout.Beginnersandolderadults.

INDIVIDUAL ADULT GENTLE EXERCISE AGES 12+Reserved for gentle lap swimming, water running and water walking.

MASTERS SWIM AGES 12+Acoachedfitnessclass.Participantsmustswimaminimumof1500yardstoparticipate;workoutsgenerallyconsistof1800-2500yards.

SHALLOW WATER EXERCISE AGES 12+Thislow-impactwaterworkoututilizesashallowwaterenvironmenttoimprove cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength. Appropriate for beginners and older adults.

ADVANCED AQUA EXERCISE AGES 12+Ahigh-intensityfitnessclassusingthenaturalresistanceofthewaterandyour body weight to strengthen and challenge your body, while incorporating aqua weights, noodles, and rebound movements. Designed to improve cardiovascular health, endurance, and muscular strength. Appropriate for all fitnesslevels,withmodifications.

AQUA YOGA AGES 12+Thislow-impactclassclassteachesyogaposesandbreathingtechniquesthathavebeenadaptedforwaterandwillhelpyouimprovemobilityandfitnesswithminimaljointpainorfatigue.Appropriateforbeginnersandolderadults.

DEEP WATER EXERCISE AGES 12+Thisclassreplicatesweight-bearingexercisesinthenon-weight-bearingenvironmentofadeepwaterpoolThisisahigh-intensity,low-impactworkout.

HIRING AND TRAINING LIFEGUARDS AND SWIM INSTRUCTORS 15+ Apply online at ymcasv.org/paloalto

OTHER ACTIVITIESOPEN SWIM/OPEN LANES ALL AGESReservedforcasualandrecreationswim.Youthages8-12mustpassaswim test to participate without direct adult supervision and to enter the deep side of the pool. Youth under age 8 must be directly supervised byamemberatleast16yearsold.Lifeguardtomemberratiois1:25.

PRIVATE LESSONS/TRAINING ALL AGESPrivate swim lessons are offered various time throughout the day. Space is shared for private swim lessons. No personal instruction done by members or guests: you may not solicit or conduct any lessons on the premisesasdefinedabove,withorwithoutcompensation.TheYMCAretains sole discretion to determine whether a member or guest is engaged in instruction.

LAP SWIM / CIRCLE SWIM ALL AGESTraditional lap swimming with the structure of speed designed lanes. When more than two people occupy a lane, circle swim will be enforced. The circle swim format creates a smoother swimming experienceforpoolpatronsofallspeeds.Lifeguardsarereadilyavailable for assistance. Water running and walking are allowed in lanesmarked“slow”.Youthages8-12mustpasstheswimtestandlap swim assessment to participate.

SWIM TEAM/SWIM CLUB AGES 4-16TheDuckSwimClubandSwimTeamisformoreadvancedswimmerswhoarereadyforamorechallengingswimmingexperience.

SWIM LESSONS ALL AGESOurswimlessonsbuildskills,confidenceandcharacter.Weteachpeopleof all ages and abilities how to be safe in the water while staying active and having fun. Financial assistance is available, please inquire with the front desk.

AQUA FITNESS CLASS GUIDELINES• Conversationsshouldbekepttoaminimum.• Music and music choice is at the discretion of each individual

instructor.• Only the class participants may be in the pool during the aqua class

and all participants should be willing to follow the class format.• Only equipment recommended by the aqua instructor is to be allowed

during the aqua class.• No Personal Training by Members or Guests: You may not solicit orconductanypersonaltrainingonthepremisesasdefinedabove,withor without compensation. The Y retains sole discretion to determinewhether a member or guest is engaged in personal training.

For information on swim lessons and swim club, please see our YouthSwimLessonsBrochure. ymcasv.org/pdfs/PAyouthswimlessons.pdf

PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA 3412RossRoad,PaloAltoCA94303 650-856-9622 www.paloaltofamilyymca.org

PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA

POOL SCHEDULE

WINTER • DECEMBER – MARCH

AttheY,ourpoolsbuildskills,confidenceandcharacter.We teach people of all ages and abilities how to be safe in the water while staying active and having fun. Whether you’resplashingaroundwithusforthefirsttime,doingwaterfitness,orimprovingyourstroketechnique,you’llfeel secure knowing that the Y is here to support you.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

LAP INSTRUCTIONAL LAP INSTRUCTIONAL LAP INSTRUCTIONAL LAP INSTRUCTIONAL LAP INSTRUCTIONAL LAP INSTRUCTIONAL LAP INSTRUCTIONAL

6:15-8:30am Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

6:20-9:25am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

6:15-7:30am Open Lanes6 Open Lanes

6:20-9:10am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

6:15-8:30am Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

6:20-9:25am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

6:15-7:30am Open Lanes6 Open Lanes

6:20-9:10am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

6:15am-4:30pmOpen Lanes6 Open Lanes

6:20-7:55am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

7:00-8:00am Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

7:05-8:30amIndividual Adult Gentle Exercise

9:00am-12:00pm Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

9:00-10:00am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

8:30-9:25amDeep Water Exercise 4 Open Lanes

9:25-10:10am Aqua Zumba®

7:30-8:25am Deep Water Exercise4 Open Lanes

9:15-10:00am Aqua Exercise

8:30-9:25amDeep Water Exercise 4 Open Lanes

9:25-10:10am Aqua Pilates

7:30-8:25am Deep Water Exercise4 Open Lanes

8:55-9:55am Aqua VivAsia

4:30-6:00pm SNAP4OpenLanes

8:00-9:20amOpen Swim

8:00-8:55amDeep Water Exercise

8:30-9:00am Swim LessonsShallow Only • R

12:00-7:45pm Open Lanes/Swim4 Open Lanes

10:00am-12:00pmSwim Lessons Only/ Individual Adult Gentle Exercise • R

9:30-11:30am Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

10:15-11:00am Advanced Aqua Exercise

9:30am-6:30pm Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

10:15-11:00am Shallow Water Exercise

9:30-11:30am Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

10:15-11:00am Advanced Aqua Exercise

9:30am-6:30pm Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

10:15-11:00am Advanced Aqua Exercise

6:00-7:45pm Open Lanes/Swim 6 Open Lanes

9:25-10:10am 8:30-9:00am Open SwimDeep Only

12:00-7:45pm Open Swim

11:30am-12:30pm Masters Swim 3 Open Lanes

11:00-11:45am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

6:30-7:30pm Deep Water Running/Open Lanes 5 Open Lanes

11:00-11:45am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

11:30am-12:30pm Masters Swim 3 Open Lanes

11:00-11:45am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

6:30-7:30pm Deep Water Running/Open Lanes 5 Open Lanes

11:05-11:55am Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

9:00am-12:00pm Swim Lessons R

12:45-3:30pm Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

11:45am-12:45pm Open Swim Shallow Only

7:30-9:30pm Open Lanes6 Open Lanes

11:45am-12:30pm Aqua Exercise

12:45-3:30pm Open Lanes 6 Open Lanes

11:45am-12:45pm Open Swim Shallow Only

7:30-9:30pm Open Lanes6 Open Lanes

12:00-12:45pm Advanced Aqua Exercise

12:00-1:00pm Open Swim Shallow Only

3:30-4:00pm Swim Club4 Open Lanes • R

11:45am-12:45pm Individual Adult Gentle Exercise Deep Only

12:30-3:50pm Open Swim

3:30-4:00pm Swim Club4 Open Lanes • R

11:45am-12:45pm Individual Adult Gentle Exercise Deep Only

12:50-3:50pm Open Swim

4 Open Lanes

9:00-9:45am Swim Club 2 Open Lanes

10:00am-12:00pm Swim Team3 Open Lane • R

12:00-1:00pm Swim Lessons & Swim Club 3 Open Lanes • R

1:00-7:45pm Open Lanes/Swim 4 Open Lanes

12:00-1:00pmSwim LessonsDeep Only • R

4:00-6:00pm Swim Team 3 Open Lanes • R

12:50-1:50pm Aqua Exercise

4:00-7:00pm Swim Lessons R

4:00-6:00pm Swim Team 3 Open Lanes • R

12:45-1:50pm Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

4:00-7:00pm Swim Lessons R

1:00-7:45pm Open Swim

6:00-6:45pm Swim Club 3 Open Lanes • R

1:55-4:00pm Open Swim

4:00-7:00pm Open SwimShallow Only

6:00-6:45pm Swim Club 3 Open Lanes • R

1:55-4:00pm Open Swim

4:00-7:00pm Open SwimShallow Only

Aqua Zumba®

10:15-11:00am Shallow Water Exercise

11:05am-1:55pm Individual Adult Gentle Exercise

2:00-4:30 pm Open Swim

4:30-7:00pmSNAP

7:00-7:45pmOpen Swim

6:45-9:30pm Open Lanes6 Open Lanes

4:00-7:00pm Swim Lessons

7:00-9:30pm Open Swim

6:45-9:30pm Open Lanes6 Open Lanes

4:00-7:00pm Swim LessonsR

7:00-9:30pm Open Swim

4:00-7:00pm Open Swim Shallow Only

4:00-7:00pm Open Swim Shallow Only

7:00-9:30pm Open Swim

7:00-9:30pm Open Swim

POOL SCHEDULE WINTER • DECEMBER – MARCH

PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA 3412RossRoad|6508569622|paloaltofamilyymca.org

R Registration & fee required

*Private lessons may utilize open space at any time.

Updated8/29/19

AQUATICS ContactMichaelCobarrubias 650-842-7157 michael.cobarrubias@ymcasv.org

CIRCLE SWIM ETIQUETTE Circleswimmingisthemostefficientandsafestwaytoswiminalanewithotherindividuals. It also allows proper and quick regulation of lane speeds.Note: Lifeguardsmonitorthelanesandmayaltertheconfigurationatanytime.Iftheyaskyou to move a lane, it is to better accommodate all swimmers, including yourself.

• Choosealaneappropriateforyourswimming pace. Lane speeds may besubjecttotheindividualsinthepoolatany given time.

• Swimmersshouldswimsinglefileandcounter clockwise (down the right side ofthe lane).

• If there are swimmers approaching the wallas you are preparing to enter, wait untiltheyhaveturnedandstartedthenextlapbefore entering the water, so as not tointerrupt their progress.

• When swimming, stop only at the wall.Once stopped, stay in the corner of thelane, preferably in the right hand corner.

• Slow swimmers must yield to fasterswimmers.

• Beawareofthespaceinyourlaneand orientation of others. If you areapproaching the wall and another lapswimmer is gaining on you and swimmingat a faster rate than you are, pause at thewall to allow the faster swimmer(s) to pass.

• When needing to pass an individual, before you reach the wall, gently tap on that individual's foot to signal you are passing. If your foot is tapped on, you should wait at the wall, allowing the swimmer behind you to pass.

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