Williams YMCA of Avery County

Williams YMCA of Avery County AQUATICS Williams YMCA of Avery County 436 Hospital Drive PO Box 707 Linville, NC 28646 Phone: 828.737.5500 Fax: 828.737.5504 Website Design by The Site Station The YMCA of Avery County Aquatics Center offers a variety of programs such as swim lessons, water fitness classes and pool parties. The aquatics center has an activity for all ages and all experience levels. Additionally we offer lifeguard training classes, at least 2 lap lanes for lap swim as well as open pool times for recreational swimming and family swim. Pool Schedule Water Fitness Did you know that a 30 minute walk in the water is equivalent to a two hour walk on land? Water resistance offers an excellent opportunity for muscle toning and body sculpting. Water also cools the body during exercise which reduces stress on the heart and reduces the risk of injury by lessening the impact on weight-bearing joints, muscles, and bones. With two types of water fitness classes being offered, there is something for everyone. We have a deep-water classes and a shallow-water class. Each class is designed to give your body a work out while taking away the stress that comes with land-based exercise. These classes combine water-resistance exercise with aerobic activity for a total body workout. Private Swim Lessons Personal instruction by our trained teachers is a great way to to get started, stay Motivated,learn new techniques,and receive that special one-on-one YMCA attention. Great opportunity for those who are struggling in group lessons and want to catch up or move ahead of their class. Sessions consist of four half hour lessons. Please contact Brooke Diller or call 828.737.5500.

Group Swim Lessons Generations of families have learned to swim at the YMCA. The tradition continues in the YMCA of Avery County pool. New programs are continually being added to enhance your swimming experience. No matter what your level of ability or age, the YMCA has a class for you. YMCA of Avery County Pool Guidelines • No running • No diving • Everyone must shower before entering pool • No throwing objects into water buckets • No standing/hanging on water features • All flotation devices and life jackets must be US Coast Guard Approved • Rough housing is not permitted. No dunking, pushing, throwing, etc. • No hanging on ropes • Children 8 and over that have passed swim test may be left alone as long as parent is in the YMCA facility (Please note: the lifeguard is not solely responsible for your child in that they cannot leave the pool deck to take your child to the restroom or to find the adult on premises. We do have a radio and may call for you to come get your child) • If there is an accident that involves body fluids, the pool will be shut down for no less that 30 minutes in order to clean and treat the pool chemically • The pool does shut down in the event of thunder/lightning. The pool deck will be cleared of all guests and employees. The reopen time will be posted on the pool doors as well as the front desk Not all rules can be listed. The decision of the lifeguard is final. The lifeguard provides more insight into the numerous areas of concern in operating a safe pool facility. Please see the Aquatics Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns. Aquatics at the YMCA of Avery County