Soccer Skills (7-10)
West Suburban YMCAPractices will focus on further developing the foundational soccer skills learned in toddler and preschool classes. Individual and team skills will be worked on throughout the class.
AUGUST 31 – OCTOBER 25
Online Member Registration: Opens Mon, Aug 3
Online Program Participant Registration:Â Opens Mon, Aug 10
OCTOBER 26 – DECEMBER 20
Online Member Registration: Opens Mon, Sept 28
Online Program Participant Registration:Â Opens Mon, Oct 3
Practices will focus on further developing the foundational soccer skills learned in toddler and preschool classes. Individual and team skills will be worked on throughout the class.
Skill requirements: run, jump off springboard to mat stack, stick (vault), forward roll dismount (bars); lunge, lever, needle (beam); lunge, lever, teeter-totter and forward roll (floor).
Gymnastics class ideal for beginners.
Stroke Development & Stroke Mechanics: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl. Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. Emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Children will then work on building endurance to 25 yards of front and...
Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 3-5 years.
Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years.