The Y strives to help all ages learn how to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills needed to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for healthy living. Whether you’re looking for swim classes, want to learn water safety, or just enjoy swimming laps, you’ll find what you’re looking for at one of our pools.
Swim Test Policy
For safety purposes, all swimmers under the age of 15 must take a swim test and wear a swim band based on their swimming ability before entering the water. Other swimmers may be asked to take a swim test at the lifeguard’s discretion.
Our swim test is designed to check the swimming abilities of a child. Based on this test, the child receives a colored band that signifies their swimming ability.
BAND TYPES, ACCESS and TESTING
WHERE TO PICK UP and DROP OFF YOUR BAND
Check in with your local Y's Welcome Center or Aquatics team to learn how to pick up your swim band.
Pool Health And Safety
While visiting YMCA Aquatics Centers, all posted pool rules apply to maintain a safe aquatic environment
SAFETY AND ETIQUETTE
Age Guidelines for Lap Swim, Open Swim, and Water Aerobics
- Anyone under 15 must be able to pass a swim test to swim in YMCA pools without adult supervision.
- Children 7 and under must have a parent or guardian in the water within arms reach at all times
- Children 8 and under must have a parent or guardian in the water within arm's reach at all times.
Coming Prepared and Showers
- Members must bring their own towel, bathing suit, cap, and goggles.
- Members must shower before entering the pool.
Coming Prepared and Showers
- Members must bring their own towel, bathing suit, cap, and goggles
- Personal items should be kept on the pool deck within sight as the locker room lockers are limited
Other Safety Considerations and Borrowing Pool Equipment
- Be mindful that the first swim lane has the chair lift accommodation for members with disabilities. Members may be asked to either move a safe distance away or to another vacant lane to accommodate members who need use of the chair lift.
- Water walking is permitted as long as the member stays within their lane.
- If members borrow items (kickboard, fins, waist belts, etc.) please disinfect the items and place them on their corresponding shelves. Staff members are available to assist when needed.
Aquatics Exercise Classes
Our water exercise classes are a fun way to use the resistance and buoyancy of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility.
Lap Swim
Enjoy lap swim in a single or split lane at the Y's safe and sanitized pools!
Open Swim
Enjoy open swim time, water walking, and lap swimming at our Y's recreational pools!
Youth, Teen, and Adult Swim Lessons
Swim lessons at the Y help members who want to learn a life skill by increasing their knowledge, ability, and stamina to build smart, strong swimmers, and confidence.