Greater Lowell YMCA http://greaterlowellymca.org Wed, 15 May 2013 19:57:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 YOUTH DROP IN http://greaterlowellymca.org/youth-drop-in-3/ http://greaterlowellymca.org/youth-drop-in-3/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 19:50:56 +0000 Adele http://greaterlowellymca.org/?p=6154 Youth Drop In Cancelled for tonight Wednesday, May 15, 2013 because of Annual Meeting.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

]]> http://greaterlowellymca.org/youth-drop-in-3/feed/ 0 Adult Swim Lessons Summer http://greaterlowellymca.org/adult-swim-lessons-summer/ http://greaterlowellymca.org/adult-swim-lessons-summer/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 14:44:07 +0000 Adele http://greaterlowellymca.org/?p=6137 Continue reading →]]> 2 Sessions offered July 2 – August 22, 2013

COST PER SESSION FOR ALL SWIM LESSONS
$33.20/Y-member          $66.40/Program-Member

ADULT SWIM CLASSES
A program of swim instruction for those aged 16 and older. Classes meet once a week for four weeks. Each class is 45 minutes long.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Beginners Not comfortable in water
Tuesday 8:00PM                  

Intermediates/Advanced Comfortable in water, limited to proper stroke technique.
Wednesday 8:00PM

Competitive Training
Great for Tri-athletes or those looking to join a masters swim team. Stroke Technique and drills are the focus of this course.

Thursday 8:00PM

** No Classes July 4th- Thursday Session I Rates: $24.90, $49.80

Session Dates:

Session I: July 2nd-July 25th (No class July 4th)
Session II: July 30th-August 22nd

 

]]> http://greaterlowellymca.org/adult-swim-lessons-summer/feed/ 0 Summer Swim Lessons http://greaterlowellymca.org/summer-swim-lessons/ http://greaterlowellymca.org/summer-swim-lessons/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 14:23:03 +0000 Adele http://greaterlowellymca.org/?p=6129 Continue reading →]]> SWIM LESSONS SUMMER 2013!!

Summer Session Dates: Two 4-week sessions will be offered

Session I: July 1-July 28
Session II: July 29-August 25 

 

Classes and Rates:

Monday & Wednesday (2 days a week = 8 lessons) Session II
$66.40 Members $132.80 Program Members

No Class Thursday, July 4 (7 classes) Session I
$58.0 0 Members $116.00 Program Members

Tuesday & Thursday (2 days a week = 8 lessons) Session II
$66.40 Members $132.80 Program Members

Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Adult Lessons (1 day a week = 4 lessons)
$33.20 Members $66.40 Program Members

 

 

All levels from Pike and higher are 45 minute lessons.  Swim tests may be arranged to determine appropriate level, contact the Aquatics Director 978-454-7825 for an appointment.

30 Minute Lessons SKI (6-18mo) Parent Child (19mo-5yrs)
 Mon./ Wed. 11:15am
Tues./ Thurs. 11:15am
Fri. 9:45am
Sat. 8:15am 10:30am
Sun. 8:15am

Ages 3-5

Pike

 Eel Ray Starfish
Mon./ Wed. 9:00am4:15pm 10:30am 9:45am
Tues./ Thurs. 10:30am 9:45am 4:15pm 9:00am
Fri. 10:30am 9:00am
Sat. 8:15am9:45am10:30am 9:00am10:30am11:15am 9:00am9:45am 8:15am11:15am
Sun. 8:15am 9:00am 9:45am 10:30am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ages 6-15

Polliwog 1

Polliwog 2

Guppy

Minnow

Fish

 Flying Fish

Shark

Porpoise
Mon./ Wed. 11:15am 9:00am5:00pm 10:30am5:45pm 9:45am 6:30pm 7:15pm
Tues./ Thurs. 9:00am5:00pm 11:15am 10:30am5:45pm 9:45am 6:30pm 7:15pm
Fri. 9:00am 9:45am11:15am 10:30am 11:15am
Sat. 8:15am9:45am10:30am 9:00am11:15am 8:15am11:15am 9:00am9:45am 10:30am 9:00am11:15am 9:45am
Sun. 9:00am10:30am 9:45am 9:45am 8:15am 9:00am 10:30am
]]> http://greaterlowellymca.org/summer-swim-lessons/feed/ 0 Swim Lessons following school calendar http://greaterlowellymca.org/swim-lessons/ http://greaterlowellymca.org/swim-lessons/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 13:59:45 +0000 Adele http://greaterlowellymca.org/?p=6126 Continue reading →]]> Swim lessons are usually offered at two locations.  The Y (35 YMCA Drive Lowell, MA 01852) and on Saturdays only we offer lessons at The Greater Lowell Vocational Technical School (250 Pawtucket Blvd Tyngsboro, MA 01879). Classes at the vocational will NOT be offered for the remainder  of the 2013 school calendar.  No classes offered at the Vocational School during the summer months.

Current Session ends April 14, 2013

Next Session
Begins week of April 22, 2013
Ends week of June 9, 2013

ReRegistration
April 6, 2013
Open Registration
April 15, 2013

Click on the links below the description for schedules.

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Requirements:  Ages 6-18 and able to swim 25 yards on back or stomach without a flotation device or assistance. Final decisions are left to the discretion of the coaches.

Groups:

Yellow:  Beginners and ages 6-10.

Blue:  Intermediate and ages 10-12.

Green: Advanced and ages 13 and older.

* The head coach reserves the right to move anyone into a group that might better suit their needs.

PRACTICE TIMES:

YELLOW: Mon, Wed & Friday 4:15PM-5:30PM

BLUE: Mon & Friday 5:30PM-7:00PM
Tues & Thursday 5:00PM-6:30PM

GREEN: Mon & Friday 7:00PM-8:45PM
              Tues & Thursday 6:30PM-8:15PM
              Wednesday 5:30PM-7:30PM

Season Begins June 3, 2013 and Ends August 11, 2013

COST:

Yellow:  $300
Blue: $325
Green: $450
All participants MUST be full YMCA members.

]]> http://greaterlowellymca.org/barracuda-summer-swim-team-2/feed/ 0 Barracuda Fall Swim Team http://greaterlowellymca.org/barracuda-fall-swim-team/ http://greaterlowellymca.org/barracuda-fall-swim-team/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 13:41:47 +0000 Adele http://greaterlowellymca.org/?p=6115 Continue reading →]]> Fall 2012-2013 Season      September 19 to mid-March

YMCA Mission based swim team emphasizing the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in a fun, nurturing and safe environment

  • Practice groups based on ability;  no minimum weekly practice requirements; see practice schedule on the other side of this page
  • Swim Meets held on weekends between November and March
  • Minimum requirements:  Age 6-18 and able to swim 25 yards freestyle & 25 yards backstroke
  • High School Swimmers: Team spaces are limited; sign up in September to assure a spot on the team

$50 Registration Fee (due before Practice Group Evaluation or when joining team)

Plus choices of full pay (by October 8th) or 3-part payment plan (balance due by 12/01/2012).

Full privilege YMCA membership is required by October 8, 2012

Fundraising and team swim suit extra

Financial Assistance available for those who qualify

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]]> http://greaterlowellymca.org/dryer-update/feed/ 0 FYI Dryer is broken http://greaterlowellymca.org/fyi-dryer-is-broken/ http://greaterlowellymca.org/fyi-dryer-is-broken/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:28:33 +0000 Adele http://greaterlowellymca.org/?p=6091 We have placed the call in for repair.  We are unsure as to when the dryer will be fixed.  PLEASE BRING YOUR TOWEL until further notice.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  This positing is as of Sat, April 27, 2013.  We will post WHEN the dryer is FIXED.

]]> http://greaterlowellymca.org/fyi-dryer-is-broken/feed/ 0 Race Results for Indoor Triathlon http://greaterlowellymca.org/race-results-for-indoor-triathlon/ http://greaterlowellymca.org/race-results-for-indoor-triathlon/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:14:29 +0000 Adele http://greaterlowellymca.org/?p=6038 Continue reading →]]> Kids Results

No. Name Pool (laps) Points Bike (miles) Points Ride (miles) Points Results Medal
1  Abby Quirbach 22 0.71 4.63 1.00 1.42 0.65 2.36  Gold
2  Connor Quirbach 28 0.90 4.38 0.95 1.21 0.56 2.40  Gold
3  Brianna Morales 31 1.00 1 0.22 2.18 0.94 2.16  Sillver
4  Max Howard 14 0.45 3.73 0.81 1.2 0.55 1.81  Bronze
5 MacKanzie Green 2 0.06 1.42 0.31 0.54 0.25 0.62  Bronze
toplap 31 topbk 4.63 topride 2.18 2.4

Adult Results

No. Name Pool (laps) Points Bike (miles) Points Ride (miles) Points Results Medal
1 Michele Melzer 47 0.94 6.18 0.90 2.18 1.00 2.84  Gold
2  Kerrie Enger 50 1.00 6.04 0.88 1.89 0.87 2.75  Sillver
3   Christopher Leece 49 0.98 5.31 0.78 1.84 0.84 2.60  Bronze
4  Mina Botros 27 0.54 6.84 1.00 2 0.92 2.46
5  Brittany Smith 29 0.58 6.16 0.90 2.1 0.96 2.44
6  Heidi Jerman 38 0.76 4.4 0.64 1.95 0.89 2.30
7  Samantha Myott 25 0.50 5.69 0.83 1.83 0.84 2.17
8    Mina Botros 27 0.54 6.84 1.00 2 0.92 2.46
10  Samantga Myott 25 0.50 5.69 0.83 1.83 0.84 2.17
11  Sandy Grenier 37 0.74 5.28 0.77 1.39 0.64 2.15
12  Bob Green 28 0.56 6.23 0.91 1.41 0.65 2.12
13  Michelle Maligotti 12 0.24 5.89 0.86 1.19 0.55 1.65
14  Roberta Liss 24 0.48 2.42 0.35 0.89 0.41 1.24
totpool 50 topbike 6.84 topride 2.18 2.84
]]> http://greaterlowellymca.org/race-results-for-indoor-triathlon/feed/ 0 Vocational Swim Lessons April 13, 2013 http://greaterlowellymca.org/vocational-swim-lessons-april-13-2013/ http://greaterlowellymca.org/vocational-swim-lessons-april-13-2013/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:04:14 +0000 Kat http://greaterlowellymca.org/?p=6010 Continue reading →]]> In light of the recent tragedy at the Vocational School our Saturday swim lesson have been cancelled. A credit for the last day will be issued to all the swimmers and progress reports will be mailed. This does not affect the schedule of lessons held at the Lowell YMCA facility on Saturday. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. We send our condolances to the family and friends of Danny Svay.

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