LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASS
Become a Lifeguard – Save Lives, Build Skills, Make a Difference!
Moline-East Moline CLASS SCHEDULE
- Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-6:30pm
- Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-6:00pm
PREREQUISITE SKILLS
- Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence: Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
- Timed Event: Complete the following event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 9 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
100 Mile Swim Club
Start tracking your yardage on January 1st, and see how fast you can hit 100 miles! Participants track their distance on charts provided and the Leaderboard will be updated weekly. The Club Members (who have hit 100 miles) will have their names displayed throughout the year. T-shirts and Hoodies also available for those who complete challenge. Laps must be swum and recorded at the Two Rivers YMCA or in an official sporting event. Who will hit 100 first?
For more details, contact: 100MileSwimClub@ymcatr.org
Intermediate to the Master Swim Club
This class is for advanced fitness and will train you to swim more efficiently. This class is ideal for those wanting to be swimming in Triathlons or up their swimming techniques. Each class is instructed and coached by Caleb Carlson, who was an Olympic trial swimmer.
Ages: 16+
Master Swim Club
Master Swim is open to adults 16 and older who are looking to improve their fitness through the sport of swimming. Workouts vary throughout the week and focus on speed, endurance, and technique. Each workout is coached by a former D-1 Olympic trial college swimmer Caleb Carlson who will provide tips and feedback to improve your swimming ability.
Ages: 16+
Kraken Swim Team
The team is open to any Y member ages 6-21 years of age, capable of swimming one full lap, front and back crawl. If not a current Y member, scholarships are available! USA Swimming Membership is optional, but STRONGLY recommended. USA Swimming meets do count toward YMCA qualifying times!
No prorates available.
ALL TEAM MEMBERS must be a current year long YMCA member per YUSA swimming rules.
Coached by Matt Bersell and Heidi McKibbon.
For questions and to get registered with the Kraken Swim Team please contact Kewanee YMCA Branch Executive, Jason Thieme at 309.506.2193.