Sioux Falls Family YMCA Aquatics |
Pool Information
Rysdon Pool:
4’-6’ Deep, 25 yards, 6 lanes, 82 degrees; Waterslide available during open/family swim. Inflatable available for Facility/Pool rentals only.
Training Pool:
3’-4’ Deep, 90 degrees Basketball hoop in pool. Balls, noodles available for use. Float belts available.
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Adult Lap Swim
Adult Lap Swim Available throughout most of the day. See pool schedules for details.
Family Swim
Any one under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian present.
Youth Open Swim
Any youth at least 9 years of age and able to follow pool rules on their own can be in pool without a parent. Free for members and swimming lesson participants. Small fee for non-members.
Click here for pool schedules or pick up a schedule from the Welcome Center.
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Lifeguard Certification Course
This course will teach you basic life guarding practices, first aid, and CPR for the Professional and certify you to be a lifeguard in a pool environment.
Prerequisites: 15 years of age; Swim 300 yards; retrieve brick from bottom of pool and return to start point.
Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI)
This course teaches you how to relate to people from age six months to adult. You will learn stroke technique and how to teach it effectively. Upon completion of this course you will be certified to teach any level swim class.
Prerequisites: 16 years of age; basic knowledge of all swim strokes; and ability to demonstrate them.
Click here for more information on Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor Courses
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YMCA Swimming Lessons
The YMCA offers swimming lessons for children six months old through adults.
Classes run for six weeks. Classes for preschool children meet once a week for 30 minute classes. School age classes meet twice a week for 45 minute classes. However, there is a one class per week option for school age children in Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow and Fish classes on Saturdays.
Click here for more information on Swimming Lessons
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YMCA Private Lessons - Members and non-members welcome, Direct questions to Dana Haan,
336-3190, ext 241 or dhaan@siouxfallsymca.org.
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