Plainfield Area YMCA.
518 Watchung Ave.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Telephone:
908.756.6060
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Aquatics

Plainfield Area YMCA is all about the kids & families in our communities!

Interested in registering for our Programs? Click here to get signed up right now.

POOL SCHEDULE
at The Plainfield Area YMCA

Effective April 2, 2012 until June 3, 2012

Schedule subject to change without notice

The pool is open on Friday until 11am.

ACTIVITY MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN
Senior Swim 8am-9am
 8am-9am 8am-9am
 8am-9am 8am-9am
 8am-9am
 Closed
Lap Swim 8am-9am
10am - 11am
5pm-6pm		 9am-11am
&
5pm-6pm		 8am-9am
&
5pm-6pm		 8am-11am
&
5pm-6pm		 10am-11am
&
5pm-6pm		 8am-9am
 2pm - 3pm

Family/Open
Swim

 7:30pm-8pm 6pm-8pm 6pm-8pm 6pm-8pm None 2pm-5pm Closed
Water Aerobics 9am-10am None 9am-10am None 9am-10am Water Volleyball None Closed

 

Join the 50 Mile Swim Club!

Set your goal and get into shape!

CLUB RULES:
Swim at your pace
Swim using the stroke or strokes of your choice
Keep count of your own laps
Enjoy your swim

At the completion of the 50 miles, your name and the month you finished will be placed on the swim club plaque located outside of the Aquatics Office

To sign up, simply give your name and how many laps you completed to the lifeguard on duty!!

Remember:
2 lengths= 1 lap
22 lengths= 11 laps or 1/4 mile
44 lengths= 22 laps or 1/2 mile
88 lengths= 44 laps or 1 mile

Good Luck & Good Swimming!

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Swim Instruction Schedule


Days and Classes MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
Parent and Child 6:45 pm         9:00 am
Preschool 6:00 pm       6:45 pm 10:00 am
Polliwog* 6:00 pm       6:45 pm 11:00 am
Guppy*         6:00 pm
6:45 pm		 12:00 pm (noon)
Minnow*         6:00 pm 12:00 pm (noon)
Fish and Flying Fish*         6:00 pm 12:00 pm (noon)
Adult Lessons         7:30 pm 1:00 pm

(*) - See below for descriptions of each type

Member: $65.00                 Non-member: $85.00        (Ages 3 months to 15yrs)

Member: $85.00                 Non-member: $95.00        (Ages 15yrs and up.)

 Or

2x a week; for 8 weeks. Each class will be 45min as the following dates above.

Member: $100.00               Non-member: $125.00      (Ages 3 months to 15yrs)

Member: $125.00               Non-member: $150.00      (Ages 16 and older)

 

(*) YMCA SWIM LESSONS LEVEL Descriptions

POLLIWOG: This is the beginning level for school-age children.
Ratio is 6 to 1.

GUPPY: This advanced beginner level is for children that can swim one length of the pool on their front, back, and side for 25 yards with a float belt.
Ratio is 6 to 1.

MINNOW: This initial intermediate level is for children who can swim 25 yards of the pool on their front and back using alternating and symmetrical paddles and 25 yards on their side by the end of this level.
Ratio is 8 to 1.

FISH: This intermediate level is for children who can swim 25 yards of the pool on their front and back using alternating and symmetrical paddles and 25 yards on
their side.
Ratio is 8 to 1.

FLYING FISH: At this advanced level, students should have refined front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and be able to swim 200 yards continuously.
Ratio is 8 to 1.

SHARK: This advanced level is for those who have mastered the competitive
strokes.
Ratio is 8 to 1.

PORPOISE: At this final level, students are exposed to a wide range of aquatic
experiences through a class or club format.
Ratio is 10 to 1