Silver Cheer (6-12)
Southwest YMCAParticipants learn beginning cheerleading, beginning back handsprings, and stunting.
Participants learn beginning cheerleading, beginning back handsprings, and stunting.
This class is designed for children with special needs. Develop individual coordination, physical fitness, basic swimming skills, and safety. Must be able to function in a small group setting. Staff to child ratio 1:3.
"Stroke Development: 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. Ages 6-12 years."
"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 Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."
Introduction to a variety of sports including t-ball, soccer, and flag football. Individual and team skills will be worked on throughout the class.