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Kids Club | Rec Room | Youth Swim Lessons | YAC Swimming | Lifeguard Rec Swim | YAC Night Out

Private and Group Soccer Lessons | Junior Athletic Conditioning | Youth Fitness Academy | Kid Motion | Little Hoppers | Tennis | Soccer Camp | Racquetball

Pre-registration for Youth Summer Programs is Wednesday, June 2nd

Kids Club

For complete information on Kids Club at the Yakima Athletic Club, see the Services and Facilities page.

Kids Rec Room

The Kids Club Rec Room is a separate, quiet, room off of the Kids Club. This room is designed for kids ages 6 to 14. We have air hockey, fuse ball, television and a couch for kids to use.

Kids ages 6 – 14 may use Rec Room free of charge IF on a family membership, otherwise see Kids Club rates.

Youth Spring Swim Lessons

The Yakima Athletic Club’s swim lesson program runs year round and is taught by WSI certified instructors. We use the Red Cross levels in all our classes from preschool ages on up (3-14).

All classes are 30 minutes. Payment due at the time of sign up.

Sign-up begins March 22nd at Front Desk - Spring Session - April 20th - May 13th.

Group Swim Lesson Schedule

Preschool Classes 1 - 3

For children ages 3 - 5 who are ready for formal instruction in a class atmosphere. Preschool classes have no more than 4 students per instructor.

Level 1 - 6

Instruction for children 6 - 14 using Red Cross lesson format. Level classes generally have a 5 student per instructor ratio.

Dates, Times & Rates:

April 20th - May 13th
Classes run Tuesday and Thursday night
Lessons are ½ hour in length
6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm

Cost
Member: $45.00 +tax
Non Member: $55.00 + tax

Parent - Tot Class

For children 4 months - 2 1/2 years old (with a parent)

April 21st - May 12th
Classes run Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm
Lessons are ½ hour in length

Cost:
Member: $22+tax
Non-Member: $30+tax

Private Lessons

The Yakima Athletic Club takes pride in its private swim lesson program. Just as our instructors for group lessons, our private swim lesson instructors are WSI certified, progressive and responsible instructors. Private lessons allow the instructor to work on specific skills that cater to the individual. We also offer semi-private lessons.

Senior Instructor: A senior instructor has been teaching for 5 or more years, has their Water Safety Instructor certification and/or their United States Swimming Coaching certification.

Base Rate: $25 / 30 minutes
Semi Private: Base rate plus $2 each additional person
Special: 6 - ½ Hour Lessons for $135

Instructor: A private swim instructor has been teaching for 1 or more years, has their Water Safety Instructor certification and/or a extensive competitive swimming background.

Base Rate: $20 / 30 minutes
Semi Private: Base rate plus $2 each additional person
Special: 6 - ½ Hour Lessons for $99

For more information on these programs or to schedule private lessons, contact Anne Whiteside, Program Director 453-6521, ext. 208.

YAC Swimming - Swim Team

Contact Coach Tracy Wright for more information - swimyac@gmail.com

YAC Swimming is a non-profit club swimming program. The YAC Swim Team contracts to use the facilities at the Yakima Athletic Club.

YAC Swimming's mission is to provide the finest competitive swimming instruction in Central Washington by offering competitors of all ages and abilities the opportunity to improve their technical ability, psychological skills and physical conditioning in a goal-oriented environment where swimmers learn to swim well and race with confidence.

Coached by Lexie Sturges, YAC Swimming is actively recruiting swim team participants ages 5 yrs on up through college age. For more information, visit the YAC Swimming website.

Lifeguard Rec Swim

Washington State Law States: Children fifteen years of age or younger, can only use our aquatic facility during Lifeguard Hours. A responsible adult, eighteen years of age or older, shall accompany the children and be in the pool or on the pool deck at all times the children use the facility.

When the pool is used by persons fifteen - seventeen years of age, at least two people fifteen years of age or older must be in the pool or on the pool deck at all times the persons use the aquatic facility, Lifeguard does not have to be present.

Persons age seventeen and older may use the aquatic facility during business hours.see aquatic schedule for available times.

Children under the age of 15 must swim during Lifeguard Hours.

Spring 2010 Lifeguard Hours at the Yakima Athletic Club

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Saturday-Sunday
6:30pm – 8:30pm	1:00pm - 4:00pm

Additional SPRING Break LIFEGUARD Hours:

March 29th, 31st, April 2nd Time: 1-4pm

Children under the age of 15 may only swim during lifeguard hours.

Year-round private and Group Soccer Lessons

The first day of spring is March 20th, lets brush up your soccer skills before your spring
season begins! Haley Koreski, director of youth programming at the Y.A.C. provides YOUTH
children with the option to play soccer year-round! Private and group soccer lessons help maintain and better your child’s skill and provide children and teenagers with one-on-one guidance that will better the individuals ’tactics and mentality in the game of soccer. Private and Wednesday group lessons also provide the opportunity to focus on a specific part of the game, such as:shooting, dribbling, passing, soccer specific fitness, etc.

Haley is a very qualified instructor due to her experiences in high school soccer at West Valley; club soccer with the Sun City Strikers, NW Nationals and Eastside F.C.; the Olympic Developmental Program where she qualified for the District, State and Regional teams; as Sports Academy well as PAC-10 division-one soccer. Junior Athletic Conditioning (JAC)
Where: YAC Racquetball Courts/Outside (weather permitting)

Private Soccer Lessons - for ages 8 -22 years old
1 person: $15 for 30 minutes, or $30 for a full hour
2-6 persons: $15/hour per person

Package deal: Buy three 30-minute sessions and get $5 off

Pee Wee Soccer

Summer 2010 dates TBA

Indoor Soccer Camp

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your kids have to stop playing SOCCER! We will work on individual skills, passing and the basic mechanics of soccer, all while having fun and playing games! 8 kids per session, space is limited, so sign up NOW!

Next Session dates - TBA

To see last year's program, download the flyer.

Junior Athletic Conditioning (JAC) - Kids Get Fit !

Kids who are 9-11 years old are refining, improving, and coordinating their skills. It’s a time when a child’s commitment to a sport maybe be reaffirmed, while other kids may drop out as competition heats up and level of play improves. It’s okay if your child is not interested in traditional sports, but it’s important to fi nd alternative ways to be active.

The Yakima Athletic Club has the perfect answer! Check out our 6 week session, starting Jan. 26, Tues. & Thurs. from 3:15pm-4:15pm. Kids will participate in a variety of activities that will focus on basic conditioning through a wide range of sport-based exercises, including proper warm-up techniques, stretching, agility drills, acceleration, deceleration, change in direction, obstacle courses and games!

Cost: $40 Members $50 Non-Members Junior Athletic Conditioning (JAC) - Kids Get Fit!

Youth Fitness Academy

2010 Dates TBA

Offered at Yakima Athletic Club and YAC Fitness. Instructed by a Certified Personal Trainer

Kid Motion

Kid Motion inspires natural energy through games that encourage laughter, movement and fun. Kid Motion allows kids to build physical skills and confidence!!!

Come build new friendships and have a great time, while living a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness & fun! Every Monday is Swim Day !

2010 Dates TBA

 

 

YAC Night Out

YAC Night Out is an evening full of fun and fitness for kids ages 6 to 12, while parents take pleasure in a Friday night of freedom. This program offers an alternative option for family participation. Parent(s) work out while their kids are involved in organized fitness activities and games. Bring your suit and towel for fun in the pool and then comfortable clothes for games and more, organized by our healthy and fitness teaching staff! The program runs on Friday evenings! Free to family memberships!

Spring Sessions - TBA
Friday Nights 6:30 – 8:45 pm
Swimming - 6:30 - 7:30 pm (bring swimsuit and towel)
Organized Games 7:30 - 8:45pm

Fee: Free to family memberships, or
$6 First Child
$3 Each Additional Child
$7 Non-Member (must be guest of YAC or YAC Fitness member)

Little Hoppers

Your little one’s need exercise too!!! How much is enough?

Even at this young age there are activity guidelines. According to the National Association of Sports and
Physical Education, everyday toddlers should:

• get at least 30 minutes of structured physical activity (adult-led)
• get at least 60 minutes unstructured physical activity (free play)
• not be inactive for more than one hour at a time (except for sleeping)

Haley Koreski, youth director of the Yakima Athletic Club will lead your active children through drills that will help them reach their daily goals of physical activity!

Class Dates: TBA

Ages : 3-5 years old
Time: 11:00 - 11:30 am
Member: $50 - Non-Member: $60

Kids Racquetball Night!

No experience necessary. GAMES, PRIZES and FUN!

Dates - TBA
Ages: 6+
Fee: $6 First Child
$3 Each Additional Child
$7 per Non-Member
Must be guest of YAC or YAC Fitness member

 

 

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