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Sears I Can Swim! Programs

The YWCA - Fitness on 5th is proud to launch Sears I Can Swim: a learn-to-swim program for all ages that focuses on freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly and ensures the success of all swimmers. This program has no pass/fail approach, every swimmer is sure to have a positive swimming experience!

Customer service representatives are able to assist with registering you or your child in the correct class. To register or for more information, please call 232-1575.

Adult Swim Programs

Aquatics For Life!

This class is for the absolute beginner adult swimmer! We will learn fundamental skills like breathing, floating and gliding in a comfortable group environment!

DEMO CLASS (Free for everyone)
January 8, 6:00-7:00pm
January 12, 9:00-10:00am

Session 1
Sat, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Jan 19th – Mar 8th
Thu, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Jan 17th – Mar 6th

Session 2
Sat, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Mar 15th - May 3rd
Thu, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Mar 13th - May 1st

Session 3
Sat, 9:00 – 10:00 am, May 10th – June 28th
Thu, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, May 8th - June 26th

Annual Member: $65
Non-member: $80

Aquatics For Fitness

Improve your strokes, learn technical drills and work on speed and power. Challenge your endurance and try some dives and turns as well.

DEMO CLASS (Free for everyone)
January 8, 7:00-8:00pm
January 12, 9:00-10:00am

Session 1
Sat, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Jan 19th – Mar 8th
Thu, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Jan 17th – Mar 6th

Session 2
Sat, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Mar 15th - May 3rd
Thu, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Mar 13th - May 1st

Session 3
Sat, 9:00 – 10:00 am, May 10th – June 28th
Thu, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, May 8th - June 26th

Annual Member: $65
Non-member: $80

Masters Swim

Improve your fitness and swimming ability at the same time with this adult swim club designed to provide an workout while working on the four competitive strokes.

DEMO CLASS (Free for everyone)
January 8, 6:15-7:15am
January 8, 5:00-6:00pm
January 12, 11:30am-12:30pm

Session 1
Tue, 6:15 – 7:15 am, Jan 15th - Mar 4th
Thu, 6:15 – 7:15 am, Jan 17th - Mar 6th
Tue, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Jan 15th - Mar 4th
Fri, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Jan 18th - Mar 7th
Sat, 11:30 - 12:30 pm, Jan 19th - Mar 8th

Session 2
Tue, 6:15 – 7:15 am, Mar 11th - Apr 29th
Thu, 6:15 – 7:15 am, Mar 13th - May 1st
Tue, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Mar 11th - Apr 29th
Fri, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Mar 14th - May 2nd
Sat, 11:30 - 12:30 pm, Mar 15th - May 3rd

Session 3
Tue, 6:15 – 7:15 am, May 6th - June 24th
Thu, 6:15 – 7:15 am, May 8th - June 26th
Tue, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, May 6th - June 24th
Fri, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, May 9th - June 27th
Sat, 11:30 - 12:30 pm, May 10th - June 28th

Annual members: $50
Non-members: $65

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education -- judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness.

Rescuers learn tows, carries and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Lifesavers learn to respond to increasingly complex resuscitation situations involving CPR, conscious and unconscious victims with an obstructed airway. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.

Pre-requisite: 13 years of age

Session 1:
Tue, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Jan 15 - Mar 4th

Session 3:
Tue, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, May 6 - June 24th

Annual Member and Non-Member Prices: $115

Bronze Cross

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities.

Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork. Lifesavers learn how to rescue a spinal-injured victim and a pulseless victim.

Bronze Cross is the prerequisite award for all advanced training programs in lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership.

Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion

Session 2:
Tue, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Mar 11 - Apr 29th

Annual Member and Non-Member Prices: $115

Standard First Aid and CPR

Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need training for work requirements, or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the workplace or home. The course covers a variety of topics from basic (such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, prevention of disease transmission) to in-depth topics, such as sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.

Session 1:
Thu & Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Jan 24 - Jan 25th

Session 2:
Tue & Thu, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Mar 18 - Mar 27th

Session 3:
Thu & Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, May 14 - May 15th

Annual Member and Non-Member Price: $115

Standard First Aid and CPR Recert

This course is for those who have had their Standard First Aid and CPR before.

Session 2:
Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mar 28th

Annual Member and Non-Member Price: $65

Seniors Aquafit

For those young at heart who want to enjoy the benefits of working out in the water. This class is gentle and fun and will challenge your muscles, increase your cardio and lift your spirit! This class can be done as a drop-in program or as a registered program. Seniors' drop in is $5.

DEMO CLASS (Free for everyone)
January 7, 1:15-2:15pm
January 10, 1:15-2:15pm

Session 1
Mon & Thu, 1:15 – 2:00 pm, Jan 14th - Mar 6th

Session 2
Mon & Thu, 1:15 – 2:00 pm, Mar 10th - May 1st

Session 3
Mon & Thu, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, May 5th - June 26th

Non-member: $70top

Children's Swim Programs

Preschool Program: Ducklings (3 months to 1 year)

Learn holds, games, skills, and songs that will make your baby comfortable in the water. This shallow water class will help you and your child enjoy being in and around the pool together safely!

Session 1:
Saturdays, September 16 - October 21
9:40 - 10:10am

Wednesdays, September 20 - October 18
1:00 - 1:30pm

Annual Member: $30
Non member: $35

Preschool Programs: Dinos (1 to 3 years)

Help your child get ready for lessons in a parented class designed to increase their independence and water safety. Songs, games and activities will teach your child to relax and have fun in the water.

Session 1:
Saturdays, September 16 - October 21
10:20 - 10:50am

Wednesdays, September 20 - October 18
1:30 - 2:00pm

Annual Member: $30
Non member: $35 top

Preschool Program: Dolphins 1 (3 to 5 years)

A great starting point for youngsters with no swimming experience! We will help put your child at ease in the water and start teaching them the basic swimming skills.

Session 1
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Jan 19th – Mar 8th

Session 2
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Mar 15th - May 3rd

Session 3
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, May 10th – June 28th

Annual Member: $35
Non-member: $50

Preschool Program: Dolphins 2 (3 to 5 years)

If your child is comfortable in the water, they’ll enjoy being introduced to deep water and learning front and back paddle.

Session 1
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Jan 19th – Mar 8th

Session 2
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Mar 15th - May 3rd

Session 3
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, May 10th – June 28th

Annual Member: $35
Non-member: $50

Preschool Program: Dolphins 3 (3 to 5 years)

Little swimmers master front and back paddle and develop basic skills for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

Session 1
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Jan 19th – Mar 8th

Session 2
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Mar 15th - May 3rd

Session 3
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, May 10th – June 28th

Annual Member: $35
Non-member: $50top

Stage 1: Orientation to Water (6 years and up)

Is your child a beginner swimmer? By the end of this stage, they’ll learn all the fundamentals: entering, floating, submerging, breathing, and moving in the water.

Session 1
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Jan 19th – Mar 8th

Session 2
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Mar 15th - May 3rd

Session 3
Sat, 10:00 – 10:30 am, May 10th – June 28th

Annual Member: $35
Non-member: $50

Stage 2: Skill Development (6 years and up)

Once your child is comfortable in the water, we’ll help them master the basics of all four swimming strokes. Plus they’ll learn streamlining, underwater push offs, treading water, and an introduction to dives.

Session 1
Sat, 10:30 – 11:15 am, Jan 19th – Mar 8th

Session 2
Sat, 10:30 – 11:15 am, Mar 15th - May 3rd

Session 3
Sat, 10:30 – 11:15 am, May 10th – June 28th

Annual Member: $45
Non-member: $60

Stage 3: Skill Improvement (6 years and up)

Build on the skills developed in stage 1 and 2. They’ll improve all four swimming strokes, increase endurance, learn basic turns, and try some advanced dives.

Session 1
Sat, 10:30 – 11:15 am, Jan 19th – Mar 8th

Session 2
Sat, 10:30 – 11:15 am, Mar 15th - May 3rd

Session 3
Sat, 10:30 – 11:15 am, May 10th – June 28th

Annual Member: $45
Non-member: $60

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Introducing Sport Modules!

Once children have completed Stage 3 of I CAN SWIM or AQUAQUEST 8, they can further their aquatic experience by taking a sport module. These classes give kids the experience of other water activities and are loads of fun!

I Can Swim Fast

Love swimming? Want to increase speed and improve technique while participating in challenging games, drills and swimming longer and harder in the pool? I CAN SWIM FAST will improve your child’s fitness level and build up their confidence in swimming.

This program is for ages 8 to 16 years.

Session 1:
Mondays, September 18 – November 20
7:00 – 8:00pm

Annual Member: $38
Non-Member: $42

I Can Synchro

This class is an introduction to the creative sport of synchronized swimming. Swimmers will learn basic techniques and choreography and practice their skills to music in the water!

This program is for ages 8 to 16 years.

Session 1:
Fridays, September 15 – November 17
7:00 – 8:00pm

Annual Member: $38
Non-Member: $42top

Women Only Classes

YWCA fitness is pleased to offer swim lessons to the women of the Muslim community. These classes are open to women only.

Aquatics For Life!

This class is for the absolute beginner adult swimmer! We will learn fundamental skills like breathing, floating and gliding in a comfortable group environment. Please note: This class is for women only.

Session 1
Sun, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Jan 20 - Mar 9th

Session 2
Sun, 9:00 – 10:00 am, March 16 - May 4th

Session 3
Sun, 9:00 - 10:00 am, May 11 - June 29th

Annual Member: $65
Non-member: $80

Stage 1: Orientation to Water (6 years and up)

Is your child a beginner swimmer? By the end of this stage, they’ll learn all the fundamentals: entering, floating, submerging, breathing, and moving in the water. Please note: This class is for women only.

Session 1
Sun, 10:30 – 11:15 am, Jan 20 - Mar 9th

Session 2
Sun, 10:30 – 11:15 am, March 16 - May 4th

Session 3
Sun, 10:30 - 11:15 am, May 11 - June 29th

Annual Member: $45
Non-member: $65

Stage 2: Skill Development (6 years and up)

Once your child is comfortable in the water, we’ll help them master the basics of all four swimming strokes. Plus they’ll learn streamlining, underwater push offs, treading water, and an introduction to dives! Please note: This class is for women only.

Session 1
Sun, 11:15 – 12:00 pm, Jan 20 - Mar 9th

Session 2
Sun, 11:15 – 12:00 pm, March 16 - May 4th

Session 3
Sun, 11:15 - 12:00 pm, May 11 - June 29th

Annual Member: $45
Non-member: $65

Dolphins

If your child is comfortable in the water, he/she will enjoy being introduced to deep water and learning front and back paddle.

Session 1
Sun, 10:00 – 10:30 am, Jan 20 - Mar 9th

Session 2
Sun, 10:00 – 10:30 am, March 16 - May 4th

Session 3
Sun, 10:00 - 10:30 am, May 11 - June 29th

Annual Member: $35
Non-Member: $50

Recreational Swim

Come in to have some fun in the pool. Enjoy the exercise and the relaxed social atmosphere. Please note: This class is for women only.

Sundays, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Adults: $5
Youth: $3
Family: $10 top

Private Lessons

Private Swimming Lessons

Private lessons are great for individuals who prefer one on one instruction. You and an instructor will set up lessons based on your schedule. Whether you want to prepare for a special event, improve your strokes or just learn the basics these lessons are custom-made to meet your needs.

Contact YWCA Aquatics at (403) 538-2540 for more information.

Annual members: $25
Non-members: $30top

Pool Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 6:15 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday (closed 1:00 - 3:00 pm)
Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Swim
Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Lane swim and deep water running are available during all hours of operation, however, the number of lanes available may be reduced.top

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