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    North Side Y Swim Team

    Join the North Side Y Marlins this summer for our youth swim team!  For ages 4-18, our NSY Marlins swim against other local swim teams while making friends and staying healthy and active all summer long.

    Cost:

    • 1st Child:  $130 members / $155 non-members
    • 2nd Child:  $110 members / $135 non-members
    • 3rd+ Child:  $100 members / $125 non-members

    Practice Times:

    • Mon/Tues/Thurs Evenings:  8 and under from 7-7:35pm, 9-12 7:35-8:30pm, 13 and older 8:30-9:30pm
    • Wed & Fri Mornings:  All ages 8-9:30am
    • 1st Practice:  May 21st
    • No Practice May 28th (Memorial Day) or July 4th (Independence Day)

    Meet Schedule:

    • Saturday, June 2nd – Practice Meet @ North Side Y – 9am
    • Saturday, June 16th – University Swim Club @ North Side Y – 10am
    • Tuesday, June 19th - North Side Y @ View Harbor – 6pm
    • Tuesday, June 28th – Robindale Woods @ North Side Y – 6pm
    • July 7th & 8th – Smoky Mountain Invitational @ Alcoa – TBA
    • Tuesday, July 10th – Cherokee Country Club @ NSY – 6pm
    • Monday, July 16th – North Side Y @ Beaver Brook Country Club – 6pm
    • July 27th, 28th, & 29th – City Championships @ UT – TBA

    Call the North Side Y at 922-9622 to register or email rmcelhannon@ymcaknoxville.org for more information.

    Birthday Parties & Pool Parties

    Families & fun go hand-in-hand at the YMCA!  Why not treat the kids to a pool party? Just give us a call at (865) 922-9622 or contact us to make a reservation.

    Party Times Available:

    • Friday:  6-8pm
    • Saturday:  1-3pm OR 3:30-5:30pm
    • Sunday:  2-4pm

    Pricing:

    • Member Cost:  $115
    • Guest Cost:  $150

    Lock-Ins and after hours rentals are available for church groups, school groups, sports teams, or other community groups.  Call us for more information at 922-9622.

    Swim Lessons

    Swim lessons are offered at the Bob Temple North Side YMCA, including group lessons, private lessons and swim clinics. For class information and registration, please visit the swim lessons page.

    Pool Schedule

    View and download the schedule from the pool schedule page.

    Lifeguard Training Classes

    Earn American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Oxygen Administration.  Spaces are limited, so register early!

    In-Water Pre-Test:  Candidates must pass the following in-water pre-test before registering for the full course:

    • Complete a 300-yard swim: 100 yard front crawl, 100 yard breaststroke,100 yard front crawl or breast stroke.  300-yard swim is not timed, but must be completed with no breaks.  The swimmer’s face must be in the water.
    • Complete a 20 yard swim, surface dive, retrieve a 10 lb brick and return with the face at the surface of the water or above it in a time limit of 1 minute and 40 seconds.
    • Tread water for 2 minutes with hands under armpits.

    2012 North Side Lifeguard Class Dates:

    • April 12th-15th, pre-test April 9th
    • May 17th-20th, pre-test May 11th
    • June 7th-10th, pre-test June 1st

    Swim Clinic

    North Side Y hosts three swim clinics each year.  Qualified swim team coaches will work with your swimmer on improving strength, speed, and endurance in the water.  Coaches teach all four competitive swimming strokes, starts, and turns.

    2012 Swim Clinic Dates & Information:

    • January 3-February 23 (8-weeks)
    • February 28-May 10 (10 weeks)
    • September 11-November 15 (10 weeks)
    • Days and Times:  Tuesday and Thursday nights , 7-8pm
    • Ages:  5-18 (all swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool unassisted)
    • Member Cost:  $96 (8 week session) / $120 (10 week session)
    • Non-Member Cost:  $128 (8 week session) / $160 (10 week session)