Aquatics

Join us for our next CPR Course! Here at the YMCA, we offer American Red Cross certified CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Responding to Emergencies First Aid course.

During this American Red Cross certification course, candidates will learn the necessary skills to recognize and respond to emergencies. Whether your job requires the training, you work with youth, or you want to get certified, this class is for you!

Questions? Email: frontdesk@wabashcountyymca.org, or call 260-563-9622.

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All children ages 13 and under, who wish to swim in the Family or Lap Pool, must pass the swim band test.

Swim Test Requirements

1. To pass the swim test, a swimmer must be able to:
2. Jump into the deep end of the pool
3. Fully submerge, return to the surface, and immediately begin swimming
4. Swim in a horizontal position on the surface of the water
5. Swim ½ length of the lap pool using a front crawl stroke - no underwater swimming allowed
6. Tread water for 30 seconds
7. Resume swimming in a horizontal position on the surface
8. Float on their back for 10 seconds
9. Complete the test without appearing overly fatigued

Green Band – Strong Swimmer

Swimmers who successfully pass the swim test will be issued a green neckband.

Green Band Privileges

• Swimmers age 8 and over with a green band may swim in pool areas without an adult present

Red Band – Non-Swimmer

Swimmers who do not pass or decline the swim test are considered non-swimmers and will be issued a red neckband.

Red Band Requirements (Ages 8–13)

• LAP POOL​
  • Must wear a lifejacket at all times
  • Must stay in water less than 5 feet deep
  • May go into deeper water ONLY if wearing a lifejacket AND a parent/guardian is IN the pool within arm's reach 
• FAMILY POOL
  • May swim in the family pool without a lifejacket or a parent/guardian on deck

Red Band Requirements (Age 7 and under)

• LAP POOL
  • Must wear a lifejacket at all times
  • Must stay in water less than 5 feet deep
  • Must have parent/guardian IN the pool within arm’s reach at all times
• FAMILY POOL 
  • May swim without a lifejacket
  • Must have a parent/guardian on the pool deck at all times

Thank you for understanding that these rules are for your safety and complying. If you require a medical or religious exception please contact the Aquatics Office at 260.563.9622.

At the Y, your family’s health and well-being is our primary concern. That’s why we adhere to the following safety procedures when thunder, lightning and other signs of inclement weather strike near our pools. These procedures are recommended by the National Lightning Safety Institute, and the American Red Cross.

• When thunder or lightning is first noticed, pool activities will be suspended and all aquatic areas will be evacuated until 30 minutes after the last sign of thunder or lightning.

• The entire pool area, including the pool deck, will be closed. Current policies are based on best practices identified by the American Red Cross and require that the entire aquatics area be closed.

• All programs will be cancelled, including swim lessons and water aerobics classes. Paid programs will be rescheduled for a later date. Please check with a staff member for more information on programs that are rescheduled.

The pool area will be reopened 30 minutes after the last sign of thunder or lightning.