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aquatic programs
Benbrook Community Center YMCA Swim Lesson and BCCYMCA Swim Team Information. We offer swim lessons, swim team, water aerobics and lifeguarding classes. For more information, contact the Benbrook Community Center YMCA at 817-249-0500
Registration Forms:
Summer Swim Lessons 2010
Summer Swim Team 2010
Swim Lessons....Learn to swim with the big fish at the Benbrook Community Center YMCA!
General Summer Swim Lesson Information
Each session consists of eight lessons, which run Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday for four weeks. We also have Saturday classes which consist of four lessons (September-May).
There are two options for Summer lessons:
Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks (classes running every 2 weeks between June 7-August 13)
Tuesday/Thursdays for the month (June 8-August 26, 2010)
Fridays are reserved for "rain out" make-ups.
The pool will be closed and lessons will be cancelled if we see lightning or hear thunder. The pool will close for 30 minutes from the point of incident. Lessons that have met for at least 20 minutes will not be made up.
The YMCA will make up only two lessons per session due to YMCA cancellation.
All YMCA Swim Instructors are certified according to standards set by the YMCA of the USA and the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth.
Find a time that's most convenient for you, and sign up today!
Parent/Child Water Adjustment Classes
Class duration: 30 minutes
6 months--3 years
Water adjustment classes provide your child, in the company of a trusted parent or other adult and under the guidance of a trained YMCA staff member, a positive aquatic environment and experience. We encourage infants and their parents to enjoy themselves while learning. With parental supervision, the child will be exposed to games and activities that use basic skills in the water, such as kicking, arm strokes, floating and breath control. Children progress at their own rate depending on their developmental readiness.
Preschool Lessons
Class duration: 30 minutes
3--5 years
There are 4 classifications for preschoolers:
Pike --- new to an aquatics environment and still uncomfortable in the water; a Pike cannot: float without help or jump off the side of the pool
Eel --- can float without help, jump off the side of the pool with help, and is not afraid of the water; an Eel cannot: kick or glide in the water
Ray --- can: float on their front or back and jump off the side of the pool without help; a Ray cannot: swim proficiently using the crawl stroke or use rotary breathing
Starfish --- can: swim using the front-crawl stroke and rotary breathing; a Starfish cannot: swim using the back-crawl stroke
School-Age Lessons
Class duration: 40 minutes
6 years and up
Polliwog --- new to an aquatics environment and still uncomfortable in the water
Guppy --- can: swim 1 length of the pool with a little help; a Guppy cannot: swim proficiently using the front-crawl stroke or use rotary breathing
Minnow --- can: swim 1 length of the pool using the front-crawl stroke and rotary breathing; a Minnow cannot: swim using the back-crawl stroke
Fish --- can: swim 2 lengths of the pool using the front-crawl stroke with rotary breathing and the back crawl stroke; a Fish cannot: swim proficiently using the breaststroke, elementary backstroke or dolphin kick
Flying Fish --- an advanced swimmer who will continue to refine their strokes; new strokes include the butterfly, individual medley and open turns
CPR & First Aid Classes
These certifications are through the American Safety Health Institute.
CPR/AED
Member Rate: $42
Non-Member Rate: $52
First Aid
Member: $32
Non-Member: $42
Alternative Class Structures (September-May)
Saturday-Only Lessons Especially for busy families, we are offering classes that meet only on Saturdays — four lessons on consecutive Saturdays. See swim lesson flyer above for more details.
Member Rate: $30
Non-Member Rate: $58
Private Lessons Available on request (4 lessons/30 minutes each)
Member Rate: $80
Non-Member Rate: $108
Welcome to the BCCYMCA Swim Team League Update
Purpose of BCCYMCA Swim Team
The primary purpose of the BCCYMCA Swim Team is to provide each of its swimmers an opportunity to attain his/her maximum potential in competitive swimming. The Benbrook Community Center / YMCA is a year-round swim program that offers training to beginners as well as competitive competition.
BCCYMCA Swim Team Philosophy
To improve and develop the swimming technique of all participants in an atmosphere of fun. To serve as a stepping stone from 'learn to swim' programs into club and high school swimming, maintaining swimmers' interest and fostering quality technique and lifelong participation in the sport.
2010 Winter Swim Meet Schedule
Saturday, Janaury 23, 2010 Location: High Land Park Natatorium
Saturday, February 20, 2010 Location: High Land Park Natatorium
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