• The Aquatics Department reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to low enrollment.
• Parents must escort their child to and from classes.
• You may sit on the deck for the first and last class, but for classes in between please wait for your child in the viewing areas in the lobby or fitness floor. No parents should be on the swim deck so that your child can fully bond with his/her instructor.
• We have Head Lifeguards and management staff available at all times to assist your child with restroom trips.
• Mid-session reports will be given out halfway though the session.
• The last week of lessons instructors will give your children a certificate of achievement. It will give you, in detail, information on what your child has accomplished in their session.
• Please take a soap shower before entering the pool area- this helps us keep it clean for all swimmers.

OPEN SWIM POLICY:

At the Ann Arbor YMCA we care about the safety of our young members and guests. We have swim test procedures in place to help keep children safe in the water.

Swim Test Elements:

• Swim 50 yards– competitive stroke must be in good form. “Doggie Paddling” does not count
• Jump into the deep end
• Tread water for 30 seconds

Red Wrist Bands and Children 6 and Under: All children 7-14 years of age who have declined to take the swim test or who have not passed must remain in the family pool at all times. Lifejackets are available– just ask a lifeguard. Children 6 and under must be within arm’s reach of a parent at all times.

Green Wrist Bands: Children ages 7-14 who have passed the swim test may swim in both lap and family pools (appropriate use of lap pool is a must). Stop by the lifeguard office to receive your band after successfully completing the test.