For over a century, the Y has been teaching people to swim. We offer a variety of programs for all ages and abilities, including swim lessons, water fitness classes and water safety and rescue.
Stay healthy and active with our 25-yard lap pool or our warm-water therapy pool. For pool schedules, click here or stop by the front desk. For more information about swimming at the Y, contact Tiffany Petts, Aquatics Director at ext. 37.
12-WEEK TRYATHLON TRAINING
Train at the y for the 12th Annual TRY Knox County triathlon on June 9, 2019. Swimming biking, running, core and strength training for all fitness levels. Open to both men and women.
Day/Time 2019 Session Dates Begin Week of March 18
Tues. & Thurs. 5:30pm-7pm & Sat. 8am-10am
Fee Member, $100; Non-Member, $175
SWIM LESSONS
Swim Lessons at the Y teach children skills critical to water safety, social interaction, fun, and lifelong fitness. Participants move at their own pace building a sense of confidence and accomplishment as the progress. Swim lessons are broken up by skill age and level. For more information, contact Tiffany Petts at ext. 37.
Download a PDF Aquatics Information HERE
SWIM SESSION DATES
Each session runs 4 weeks with 8 classes. Your choice of Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, or Saturday. Minimum enrollment of four required to run classes.
| Monday & Wednesday | Tuesday & Thursday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| April 1-24 | April 2-25 | May 4-June 22 |
| April 29-May 22 | April 30-May 23 | Jun 29-August 24 |
| June 3-26 | June 4-27 | |
| July 8-July 31 | July 9-August 1 | |
| August 5-28 | August 6-29 |
Youth Swim Lessons (3 years and older)
A progression of water skills learned throughout seven levels from beginner to advanced.
Day/Time Mon. & Wed., 6-6:30pm; Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:30pm
(See session dates above.)
Ages 3 years and older
Fee Member, $55; Non-Member, $75
Parent/Child Class (6 months to 3 years)
Promotes water enrichment and swimming readiness activities. For children and their guardians. OFFERED ONLY APRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
Day/Time Tues. & Thurs., 6-6:30pm
Ages 6 months to 3 years
Fee Member, $55; Non-Member, $75
Private Swim Lessons
For children and adults who want one-on-one lessons to perfect a particular stroke or for the beginner who would feel more comfortable in a private lesson. Contact Tiffany Petts at ext. 37 to schedule.
Fee Member, $15 per 1/2 hr; 2 Members, $21 per 1/2 hr
Non-Member, $21 per 1/2 hr; 2 Non-Members, $27 per 1/2 hr
Splash Swim Lessons (April-September ONLY)
Splash session run 2 weeks with 8 classes for the summer months.
Day/Time Mon.-Thurs., 10:00-10:30 a.m. or 6:30 -7:00 p.m.
(Friday as a makeup day for weather.)
Ages 3-12
Fee Y Member, $55; Non-Member, $75
Session 1 – June 10-20
Session 2 – June 24-July 5
Session 3 – June 8-18
WATER FITNESS CLASSES
Our shallow water aerobic fitness classes promote cardiovascular health, muscle tone, endurance and flexibility without stress on the joints. Swimming skills are not necessary. Classes run year-round. View the schedule.
2019 WATER SAFETY AND RESCUE
At the Y, we teach water safety one lap at a time.
Blended learning classes combine online learning with hands-on sessions.
2019 American Red Cross Lifeguarding: Certification – MUST BE ABLE TO PASS REQUIRED SWIM TEST
Water safety is an important part of our YMCA. The ARC Certification at the will give you everything you need to know to become a certified instructor.
Dates/Times March 21-24- Thurs. 6pm-10pm, Fri. 5pm-10pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. As Needed
April 11-14 – Thurs. 6pm-10pm, Fri. 5pm-10pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-Completion
May 16-19 – Thurs. 6pm-10pm, Fri. 5pm-10pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-Completion
May 30-June 2 – Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9am-4pm
Ages 15 and Older
Fee $180
2019 American Red Cross Lifeguarding: Recertification
Review of lifeguarding skills and core knowledge for lifeguard re-certification. Certification cannot be more than 1 month expired.
Proof of certification required.
Days/Times April 26-27 – Fri. 5pm-10pm, Sat. 9am-5pm
May 10-11 – Fr. 5pm-10pm, Sat. 9am-5pm
Ages 15 and Older
Fee $105
