Aquatics

March Open Swim Dates and Times
Sunday, March 26:  Open Swim from 12:30-4:30 PM
Friday, March 31:  Family Open Swim from 6-7 PM

April Open Swim Times
Sunday, April 2:  Open Swim from 12:30-4:30 PM
Friday, April 7:  Open Swim from 1-3 PM
Sunday, April 9:  CLOSED
Monday, April 10:  Open Swim from 1-3 PM
Sunday, April 16:  Open Swim from 12:30-4:30 PM
Sunday, April 23:  Open Swim from 12:30-3:30 PM
Saturday, April 29 (Healthy Kids Day):  Open Swim from 10-11 AM
Sunday, April 20:  Open Swim from 12:30-4:30 PM

Age Requirements
-Must be over 12 to enter DFAC without a parent
-Must be 8 and over to swim without a parent in the water or have passed a swim test
-Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the water.
-Parents can't leave their children unattended to go into the spa or steam room
​-Children in lifejackets must be within arm's reach of a parent in the water

Spring Session:  March 20-April 29
FFYMCA Member Registration:  Week of March 6
Non-Member Registration:  Week of March 13

Stroke School will be held twice a week for a six-week session.

Beginner stroke school - must have passed level 3.

CLASS OPTIONS:

Mondays and Thursdays: 5:00-5:45 PM (Maximum 9 students) OR
Mondays and Thursdays: 6:00-6:45 PM (Maximum 9 students)

$50 for FFYMCA members, $100 for non-members

Spring Session:  March 20-April 29
FFYMCA Member Registration:  Week of March 6
Non-Member Registration:  Week of March 13

All classes will be held once a week for a six-week session.

Program Pricing:

PARENT/TOT: $25 for FFYMCA members, $50 for non-members.

KINDERSWIM & LEVELS 1-3: $40 for FFYMCA members, $80 for non-members.

STROKE SCHOOL:  $50 for FFYCMA members, $100 for non-members

PRIVATE LESSONS:  $150

Please call the YMCA Front Desk at 402-721-6952 to set up an online account if you are a non-member and/or if you have not previously registered for a YMCA program.

Lesson Schedule:

PARENT/TOT (Maximum of 20 students)
Mondays 5:00-5:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00-5:30 PM

KINDERSWIM (Maximum of 4 students)
Mondays 5:35-6:05 PM
Mondays 6:10-6:40 PM
Wednesdays 5:35-6:05 PM
Wednesdays 6:10-6:40 PM

LEVEL 1 (Maximum of 6 students)
Mondays 5:35-6:05 PM
Mondays 6:10-6:40 PM
Wednesdays 5:35-6:05 PM
Wednesdays 6:10-6:40 PM

LEVEL 2 (Maximum of 6 students)
Mondays 5:35-6:05 PM
Mondays 6:10-6:40 PM
Wednesdays 5:35-6:05 PM
Wednesdays 6:10-6:40 PM

LEVEL 3 (Maximum of 6 students)
Mondays 5:35-6:05 PM
Mondays 6:10-6:40 PM
Wednesdays 5:35-6:05 PM
Wednesdays 6:10-6:40 PM

Class Descriptions:

Parent/Tot:  Ages 6 months to 3 years are in the water with a parent. Kids are working on acclimating to being in the water.
KinderSwim: Ages 3-5 years. Kids acclimate to being in the water without a parent. Beginning-level class to work on skills with assistance. 
Level 1: Ages 5+. Intro to swimming basics with the assistance of an instructor. 
Level 2: Ages 5+. Working on coordination in the water and adding on the swimming basics. Swimmers become independent of the instructor. 
Level 3: Swimmers have mastered all of the beginning skills independently. They now work to swim distances and on skills necessary for proper swimming form.

The Fremont Family YMCA offers members the option of enrolling their child(ren) in private swim lessons.  These lessons are for Y members only and need to be scheduled directly with the Dillon Family Aquatics Center. 

Private lessons are $150 for five, 30-minute lessons. (FFYMCA members)

Semi-Private Lessons are with 2 swimmers and 1 instructor at the same time. $225 for 5 thirty-minute lessons. (FFYMCA members)

In Private Swim Lessons you will find:

• That a swimmer will proceed at their own pace. When more time is needed, more time will be given.  If a swimmer moves more quickly take advantage of this!  Group lessons can at times hold a swimmer back.
• A swimmer will have the full attention of the instructor for the entire lesson time.  At times, when a swimmer is ready, they will proceed more rapidly because of the individualization,  additional practice and repetitions during each lesson.
• An anxious swimmer can relax more due to one on one attention.  An easily distracted swimmer can focus more if they are easily distracted in a group setting.
• Private lessons have more flexibility if schedules are less predictable.

Children of all ages love swimming and we'd love to help them learn to swim and/or improve their technique.

Get in touch with the Dillon Family Aquatics Center today!  Contact the Y at 402-721-6952 or Miranda Long at mirandal@fremontfamilyymca.org.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION FORM

Spring Session:  March 20-April 29
FFYMCA Member Registration:  Week of March 6
Non-Member Registration:  Week of March 13

Class Description:
It's never too late to learn how to swim.  If you never had the opportunity as a child, you can easily learn to swim as an adult.  At first, being in the water may feel strange, unfamiliar, and even a little worrying.  But with time you'll become acclimated, gaining a level of confidence you may have previously thought unimaginable.  These lessons will be taught by qualified instructors.  They will take you step by step to becoming more and more comfortable being in the water and soon you will be able to navigate safely on your own.   

Class Schedule:
Thursdays from 5:30-6:15 PM

Cost:
$40 for FFY members, $80 for non-members.

If you have any questions concerning this class, please contact Miranda at 402-721-6952 or mirandal@fremontfamilyymca.org

Swimming is an important skill regardless of age! 

In the month of April, the Dillon Family Aquatics Center will offer a three-week course on beginning swimming and water safety for adults. The classes will be held on Friday evenings, April 7,14, and 21, from 5-6 pm. The class is FREE for adults aged 18 and older. Advanced registration is required as class size is limited. Registration opens on March 20. 

Contact Miranda at 402.721.6952 with any questions. 

Monday       8:00 - 8:50 am - AQUA FIT with Cheryl Kanoy
                   9:00 - 9:50 am - AQUA STRENGTH AND BALANCE with Cheryl Kanoy
                 
Tuesday       8:00 - 8:50 am - AQUA HITT (high-intensity interval training) with Cheryl Kanoy

Wednesday   8:00 - 8:50 am - AQUA FIT with Kristin Johnson
                   9:00 - 9:50 am - AQUA STRENGTH AND BALANCE with Kristin Johnson
                   
Thursday      8:00 - 8:50 am - AQUA MIX with Cheryl Kanoy
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Friday          8:00 - 8:50 am - AQUA FIT with Kristin Johnson
                   9:00 - 9:50 am - AQUA STRENGTH AND BALANCE with Kristin Johnson

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

2023 AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE
DILLON FAMILY AQUATICS CENTER-FREMONT, NE
Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Certification training course, participants will be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. All lifeguarding certifications are valid for 2 years with the exception that CPR/AED certifications must be updated every year per the State of Nebraska.
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NEW CANDIDATES: You need to complete a Pre-Course Skills Test: 300-yard swim (continuously demonstrating both front crawl and breaststroke); tread water without using hands for 2 minutes; retrieve a 10lb brick from the 12-foot deep end in 100 seconds.
Pre-course skills tests can be scheduled with Sydney. 
Upon successful completion of the pre-course skills test, you are eligible to register for a Lifeguarding Certification course.

Class #3 will be on March 24, from 5-9 PM, Saturday, March 25, from 8 AM - 4 PM, and Sunday, March 26, from 8 AM - 4 PM. You must attend all three classes. 

Class #4 will be on Friday, April 14, from 5-9 PM; Saturday, April 15, from 8 AM -4 PM; and Sunday, April 16, from 8 AM- 4 PM. You must attend all three classes

Class #5 will be on Friday, April 28, from 5-9 PM; Saturday, April 29, from 8 AM -4 PM; and Sunday, April 30, from 8 AM- 4 PM. You must attend all three classes.

Class #6 will be on Friday, May 19, from 5-9 PM; Saturday, May 20, from 8 AM -4 PM; and Sunday, May 21, from 8 AM- 4 PM. You must attend all three classes.

Note(s):
 Participants must be 15 years of age by the last day of class to be eligible for certification.
 Class space is limited, therefore is first-come, first-served.
 Registration will close 1 week prior to the first day of class.
 Attendance is required during all course-meeting times; breaks will be given for lunch.
 Bring appropriate swim attire, a towel, snacks/drinks, lunch, and Lifeguard Manual.
 Students can access the manual online. Google search “Red Cross Lifeguard Manual”: download this to your own device. -OR- Books will be available to use for the duration of the course.

Lifeguard RECERT students can take one of the scheduled classes, but you will only be required to attend specific parts of the scheduled class for certification renewal.

All questions should be directed to Aquatics Director, Miranda Long: mirandal@fremontfamilyymca.org.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION INFO

FAST is a competitive youth swim team with YMCA and USA Swimming dual affiliation. Practice is held year round and the team is open to swimmers of all experience levels. If a swimmer is not ready for membership with FAST, they can join Swim Lessons or Stroke School to develop their skills. 

Interested in information about FAST?  Please contact Coach Shane Ahrens at ahrensrshane93@gmail.com or 402-990-9305.

Fremont Area Swim Team Masters “FASTERS” Swim Team is for anyone 18 & older. Our goal is to help adults achieve their swimming and fitness goals.

***This program is not for adults learning to swim***

Practice schedule (with coach present):
Monday & Wednesday = 6:00am-7:00am
Tuesday & Thursday = 9:00am-10:00am
2nd & 4th Saturday of the month = 10:00am-11:00

Price:  Monthly Program Fee-$30 monthly - YMCA ID membership required.

You will be coached in:
Technique tips
Adult Fitness Swimming
Competitive Swimming
Open Water Swimming
Triathlon Training Techniques

For more information, please contact:
Miranda Long, Masters Head Coach
Phone: 402-317-7263
Email: mirandafrm@aol.com

Miranda has been a swimmer her entire life. She swam competitively in high school and college. She has also swum on masters teams and in meets over the last 10 years. Miranda has a wide variety of experiences from beginner lap swimmers to competitive masters swimmers.

POOL
The pool is an Olympic-sized, Myrtha Pool, in which the water height is the same height as the gutters, with no splashback to impede swimmers. It is one body of water with six 50-meter lanes running east and west, and 12, 25-yard lanes that will accommodate competitive and recreational swimmers at the same time.  Due to its unique design, this competitive pool is the fastest in the state. 

SAUNAS
Adults will find a hot, comfortable sauna in both the men's and women's locker rooms in the main YMCA building that are open during regular building hours. These are dry saunas - PLEASE DO NOT ADD WATER. The use of the saunas is free with a Fremont Family YMCA membership. 

The dry sauna and steam room reopened on Oct 1st!

It will be open to no more than two individuals at a time for no longer than 15 minutes each. (please be patient and wait your turn)

Please observe our rules which are put in place to keep all of us as safe as possible.

HOT WATER SPA
Located in the Dillon Family Aquatics Center, this co-ed facility is the best way to relax after a hard workout. Adults (ages 18 and older) only.

STEAM ROOM
A steam room can improve your health in several ways – improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, clears congestion, promotes skin health, aids in workout recovery, loosens stiff joints, burns calories, and boosts the immune system. Be sure to check out the steam room located in the Dillon Family Aquatics Center (ages 18 and older only). 

The dry sauna and steam room reopened October 1st!

It will be open to no more than two individuals at a time for no longer than 15 minutes each. (please be patient and wait your turn)

Please observe our rules which are put in place to keep all of us as safe as possible.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023
11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dillon Family Aquatics Center

• Meet the Easter bunny!
• Go on an Easter egg hunt!
• Count the jelly beans in the jar - the closest guess wins a prize!
• Family Open Swim after the activities!
• Leave with an Easter cupcake

SPECIAL PROJECT – Decorate an Easter basket at home and bring it with you. The best basket will win a special prize.

COST - $5 for FFY members; $10 for non-members

AGES – six months-13. Standard pool age rules apply . . .

Under age 8 – there must be an adult in the water with the swimmer. Life jackets are available for the swimmer but the adult must still be in the water within arm’s length of the swimmer

Ages 8-12 (to swim without an adult in the water with them, but must still have an adult in the facility) – swimmer must be able to pass a water safety test to the satisfaction of the lifeguard

If you have any questions, please contact Miranda Long, aquatics director, 402-721-6952, or mirandal@fremontfamilyymca.org