Upcoming Events
Watch for our upcoming events in the pool! Challenge yourself...or train for summer triathlons...or just have fun trying something new.
February 11: Sweetheart Indoor Triathlon (register now!)
March 31: 1/2 Iron Swim (Swim 1.2 miles)
April 28: Full Iron Swim (Swim 2.4 miles)
June 2: Sharkfest (Swim across the Potomac 3K or 1.8 miles---register on-line)
Watch for registrations and good luck!
The Mission of the YMCA is to put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Our focus is on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
Vicki King
Aquatics Director
Vicki has worked for the YMCA part-time since the 90’s. She moved here from Wisconsin to take the full time position at the King George YMCA. She is married and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
She is a licensed EMT and holds certifications in water exercise, lifeguarding and CPR. She is 1/2 way thru completing her Masters Degree in Education.
Her personal motto is “Life isn’t waiting for the storm to pass, it’s learning to dance in the rain”. She loves having the members come to the Y, especially when they use the pool. Come on in her door is always open.
Pool Hours
| Mon-Fri |
5am-8:30pm |
| Saturday |
7am-6:30pm |
| Sunday |
12:30-4:30pm |
The King George Family YMCA pool
is open for lap swim or open swim during all of our open hours.
Click for weekly lap swim schedule, or for a daily schedule, click the day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
The therapy spa closes 30 minutes before pool closes.
King George Family YMCA Aquatics
Our enclosed, climate-controlled pool area permits swimming and aquatic activities year-round. The 25-meter pool provides zero-depth entry for children, wheel-chair accessibility, and anyone who wants to enter the pool at any easy pace. A mushroom cascade and water spouts
are favorites with the younger crowd. Water jets provide a relaxing massage to swimmers
of all ages while sitting on the pool bench. Adults will enjoy our therapy spa, located on the pool deck. In addition to the 8 lanes for lap swimming, we offer over 18 different water fitness classes. Swimming lessons are offered for all ages including adapted aquatics. Special events include Saturday swim parties and monthly "Flick and Float" nights, where families can watch their favorite movies while floating in the pool. The King George Family YMCA proudly hosts the Raiders, a local competitive swim team.
Swim Lessons
For more information on classes,
click here
Click for the January class schedule.
Classes will have limited class sizes. Register early to ensure a spot for you or your child.
Lessons are $45 for members and $80 for non-members. Contact Vicki King for questions.
Aqua Tri
Aquatic Triathlon Class--complete it all in the pool!
Monday/Wednesday 6am - 6:45am
Wednesday 5pm - 5:55pm
Saturday 12pm - 12:55pm
Ay! CarAmba!
Aqua Dance Class
Fridays
6 - 6:45pm
FINNING
New Cardio Aqua Class
Tuesday & Thursday
5:00-5:45pm
Water Aerobics
Click on Schedule or Description
New: AQUATRI Looking for another challenge? Want to do some cross-training? Give this class a try!
The King George Family YMCA has a variety of Water Fitness Classes. Classes are designed to give everyone a great workout, whether you are a beginner, or have participated for years. Swimming ability is not necessary. Most last for an hour. Try them all and have fun while working at your own pace.
Private Water Exercise instruction is also available.
Contact Vicki King for more information at 540-775-9622 x3020.
Masters Readiness Program
Adult Competitve focused swimming is here!
If you are an adult lap swimmer, triathlete, or have been a competitive swimmer and you want to focus on stepping up your swim workouts, sign up in December for our Masters Readiness Program. Class meets on Saturday mornings from 9:15-11:15am. Coach Tracy will work on your technique and endurance, and you will be given workouts to do at your own time and pace for the week. You should be at a swimmer level, and know the 4 competitive strokes.
Saturday 9:15-11am (4wks/$55/$90) Sign up any time!
We will work towards a full Masters Program.
Private Swim Lessons
We offer private swim lessons for all levels and ages of swimmers. Not progressing as fast as you would like in lessons? Want to train for a triathlon? Just want to learn to swim or practice breathing? Take a private lesson!
$25 for members/$40 non-members
Adapted Aquatics Program
Special Needs Lessons for all ages:
We are working to build our adapted aquatics program, and will teach people with any disability. Students are welcome in our Adapted group lessons, in mainstream group lessons, or private lessons. Everyone should learn to swim! Water offers support and freedom of movement and is great exercise for everyone.
Mainstream***(any) lessons: $45M/$80NM
Special Needs Lessons/Adapted/Small class size: $45M/$80NM
Saturdays 11-11:30am or Thursday 2:15-2:45pm
Private lessons: $25/half hour/M or $40/half hour/NM
**Parents with special needs infants (6mo-3years) are always welcome in our Parent/Child, Water Babies, and Ready Set Swim classes.
Aquatics Personal Training &
Post-Therapy
The water environment can give you an added exercise bonus to your regular routine, or help you to recover form an injury with little or no impact. We offer one-on-one sessions of personal training or post-therapy water exercise to give you the personal attention you need to work on the results you want. A certified, trained Instructor can work with the protocols from your therapist. A prescription is not required.
Your personal trainer can help you get the results you desire for $45 a session. Contact the aquatic dept for more info.
WATER POLO
New for anyone 9 years and older...family fun! Come to the pool on Saturdays from 1-3pm and have fun playing Waterball. Waterball is a preview of Water Polo and can be played by everyone. You must be comfortable in deep water with or without a life vest. Free to members and $7 for non-members.
American Red Cross Courses
Lifeguarding:
The King George Family YMCA offers American Red Cross Lifeguarding Courses periodically as demand requires...if you are looking for a course, contact Vicki King, Aquatic Director or 540-775-9622 x3020
Pretest is $15. Course fees: Members $235 and non-members $285.
You must be 15 and able to pass the pre-test before taking the Lifeguard Course. The pre-test: Swim 300 yards non-stop freestyle and breast stroke; swim 25 yards, retrieve 10 lb brick from deep water, and swim 25 yards with brick in 1minute40seconds; and show you can tread water.
Other American Red Cross Courses
Other full courses offered: CPR-Pro, CPR, Babysitting, First Aid, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Dog & Cat CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Guardstart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow.
Recertifications and Challenges are also available.
Contact Vicki King, Aquatics Director at www.vking@family-ymca.org or 540-775-9622 x3020
Upcoming American Red Cross Classes
Lifeguard-2012 Full Course or Review
| |
DATE/TIMES |
COST |
| American Red Cross Lifeguard Course |
2/21, 22 & 24 4pm-8:30pm, 2/25 11-6pm & 2/26 noon-5pm |
Pretest $15, $235member $285nonmember |
| March: |
3/21-3/25 |
|
| April: |
Spring Break |
Re-cert $125/$150 |
| GuardStart- Lifeguarding Tomorrow |
11-14 yr olds
Spring 2012 |
$100/$125
12 week program |
Babysitting/First Aid Or Community CPR-2012
| DATE/TIMES |
COST |
|
Babysitting Course-- February
Community/Workplace/Youth Adult CPR/AED-March 17 (there is an additional fee for child and infant)
First aid--February 18
There must be 3 people registered for any class or class will be cancelled.
The aquatics department will come to your business or group for Adult CPR or First Aid training ($75 per person--additional fee for child) |
$75m/$90nm
$75m/$90nm
$50m/$65nm |
CPR-Professional Rescuer Full Course -2012
| DATE/TIMES |
COST |
| See Lifeguarding courses...first 8 hours of Lifeguard class for certification or review. |
$75member/$100nonmember |
|
various |
Lifeguard course-$250/300 Review-$125/150 Challenge-$75/100 Call to set up your review or challenge.
CPR-PRO Course-$100/125 (add $25 for Oxygen Cert) Review-$75/100 Challenge-$60/75
Rappahannock Raiders
Swim Team
WWW.RAPPRAIDERS.COM
rappraiders@hotmail.com
The King George Family YMCA is proud to have the Rappahannock Raiders Swim Team at the facility. It is a great way to be a part of the community.
The Rappahannock Raiders Swim Club is a competitive USA Swimming program dedicated to using world class techniques and training methods to help all Potomac Valley swimmers become their absolute best. We are a not for profit organization dedicated to serving the area youth.
Click Here for more information.
Special Olympics Swim Team
Red Tide
Special Olympics is an international program that provides athletic training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics provides thes opportunities at no cost to the athletes.
The King George YMCA is proud to have a Special Olympics Swim Team. "The Red Tide" - practices are every Saturday at 2 pm starting September 12. Come on by an check us out.
If you need further information please contact the King George Coordinator, Linda Davis at 540-809-8205.
Scuba
SCUBA lessons are available through the SCUBA Shack at the King George Family YMCA. Contact Ralph Clark at the SCUBA SHACK for information and course fees at 540-373-1030.
