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Aquatics

    Make your next party a pool party!

    The YMCA is a great place to have your next birthday party or family gathering!  With a variety of options and packages to choose from including private parties, and room/pool packages, we’ve certainly got something for YOU!  Pool Parties start at only $125!

    Pool Party Days, Times and Rates

    Tuesday/Thursday…6pm to 8pm
    Saturday…10:30am to 12:30pm, 1pm to 3pm and 3:30pm to 5:30pm
    Sunday…1:30pm to 3:30pm and 3:30pm to 5:30pm
    $125 Y members/$150 Program members 

    Outdoor Pool Parties begin Saturday, May 26.

    Swim Lessons

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

    Swim Clinic

    Swim clinics are available to 5 – 18 year olds and are held during the fall, winter, and spring. For kids who want to continue to improve their stroke technique or want to get ready to be on a swim team in the summer, this is for you! Have fun and exercise while getting to know others involved in the clinic. Contact the YMCA for more information on dates and prices.

     

    Swim Team

    The West Side Family YMCA has a summer swim team that participates in the GKAISA, Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swimming Association, league.

     Swim Team Sign up…April 14th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

    Cost…$160 Y members and $190 Program members (sibling discount available)
     
    Swim Team Practice Times:

    Monday, Wednesday

              7:30am to 8:30pm – 13 and up
              8:30am to 9:30am – 9 to 12
              9:30am to 10:30am – 8 and under

     Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

              5:00pm to 6:00pm – 8 and under
              6:00pm to 7:00pm – 9 to 12
              7:00pm to 8:00pm – 13 and up
     
    Fun Fridays – all ages – 9:00am to 10:30am

     

    Important Dates:
    April 14 – sign up Party
    May 21 – First Day of Practice
    June 7 – Jeffeson City Swim Meet – home
    June 21 – Peninsula Club Swim Meet – away
    June 26 – Gulfwood Swim Meet – home
    June 28 – Sugarwood Swim Meet – home
    July 7/8 – Smoky Mountain Swim Meet – away
    July 19 – Fox Den Swim Meet – away
    July 27/28/29 – City Swim Meet – away

    Season ends…July 29th

    Banquet…August 12th

     

    Winter Marlins

    Winter Marlins is taught by 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Jenna Johnson.

    Aqua Aerobics

    Enjoy a vigorous workout in the water. These classes can occur in the deep end and shallow end and provide an opportunity to have a physical workout as well as becoming part of a community to have accountability in your workout regimen.

    Silver Splash®

    A component of the Silver Sneakers® program, this class offers a workout in ONLY the shallow end of the pool. Come and improve your balance, increase your cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility as you move through the water.

    Outdoor Pool Schedule

    View the schedule from the outdoor pool schedule page.

    Pool Schedule

    View and download the schedule from the pool schedule page.

    Swim Test Policy

    In 2012 we are striving to make our pools even safer than before!  Please take a look at our new swim test policy and safety necklace proceedures…Swim Test Policy!

    We will be swim testing all children 13 and under.  Once tested, each child will be given a swim necklace to keep.  They must wear their swim necklace while in the pool.  If someone forgets their necklace, they may purchase a replacement necklace for $1 at the Member Service Desk.  No one under the age of 13 will be allowed to swim without a swim necklace.  All guests and pool parties will be asked to return their necklaces upon leaving the West Side Y.