2008 Swimming Lessons

For more than 123 years, the YMCA has been a leader in aquatics and water safety.  The first YMCA swimming pool was build in 1885, and the first YMCA lifesaving corps began in 1904, so aquatics has been a part of the Y from early in its history.”

The Tuscaloosa YMCA offers several different learn-to-swim classes.  Classes begin for children ages 3 and up, and each class is taught by a trained instructor. Your child will get appropriate instruction with a student teacher ratio of at least 6:1.Text Box: Levels III & IV Teach:
·          Advanced stroke development
·          Rotary breathing
·          Elementary backstroke
·          Breaststroke
·          Backstroke
·          Front crawl

Text Box: Levels I & II Teach:
·          Fully submerged face
·          Front float
·          Back float
·          Flutter kick (w/ & w/o support)
·          Breath control
·          Stroke introduction