Rock Hill Aquatics Center
Aquatics
Open Water Scuba Certification
Get certified! Take a scuba lesson with the PADI Open Water Dive Course. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.
The PADI Open Water Dive Course is the world’s most popular scuba course and introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
Ages: 10+
Session Dates:
Confined water dives and classroom work: June 2 and June 3
Checkout dives: The dates of the checkout dives will be based on which option you choose.
TWO OPTIONS:
Option 1:
$250.00: Open water Scuba certification from PADI, confined water dives at the Rock Hill Aquatic Center and the Open water Checkout dives at the Lake Norman Quarry. Cost includes BC, Regulator, & Oxygen Tanks.
Option 2:
$850.00: Open Water Scuba Diving Certification from PADI. Confined water dives and classroom work will be done at the Rock Hill Aquatic Center. Open water checkout dives will be done in Key Largo, Florida. Cost includes: 4 nights lodging, 3 days of diving, BC, Regulator, and Oxygen Tanks.
July 17-22
Registration Dates: April 12 – May 25
Swim Lessons
We are thrilled to present to you our new YMCA/Red Cross Swim Lesson program! Our staff has been working hard to improve and cultivate our swim lesson program. And here it is! Our new program will inspire your little swimmer to meet goals, take challenges, and grow in confidence and self-assurance.
You may see that the names of our levels have changed. If you need assistance in the placement of your child in YMCA/Red Cross Swim Lessons, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to your family participating in this program!
Preschool
4-5 years old
Level 1- Orients preschool-age children to the aquatic environment and to help them acquire rudimentary level aquatic skills.
Level 2- Builds on the basic aquatic skills learned in Level 1.
Level 3- Increases proficiency and builds on the aquatic skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 by providing additional practice with increased distances and times.
Cost per Level: $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members
Youth
6 years old to adult
Learn-to-Swim Level 1- Develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around water.
Learn-to-Swim Level 2- Gives participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and recover to vertical.
Learn-to-Swim Level 3- Builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additonal guided practice in deeper water.
Learn-to-Swim Level 4- Develops participants’ confidence in the strokes learned in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills.
Cost per Level: $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members
Parent-Tot
6 months – 3 years old
Level 1- Introduction to the water and preparation for the Learn-to-Swim courses. No prerequisites, but must be at least 6 months old to enroll. Parent or caregiver must accompany child into the water and participate in the class.
Cost per Level: $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members
Private Lessons
All classes are offered!
One on one instruction at any swimming level from a qualified instructor. Fast pace learning with significant skill improvement.
Cost: 1- 30 minute lesson: $25 Members | $35 Non-members
4- 30 minute lesson:s $80 Members | $100 Non-members
Group Lessons
All classes are offered!
Participate with siblings or friends and receive intense hands on instruction from a qualified instructor. Minimum of 2 participants.
Cost: $15 Member | $25 per Non-member
Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguarding Certification
Ages: 15+
Sessions: May 18 – 20
Friday 5pm-9pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 9am-6pm
Cost: Y Members: $200 Non-Y Members: $250
Registration Dates: March 1 – May 20
FULL DEPOSIT REQUIRED
RAYS Swim Team
The RAYS Swim Team, founded in 1988, is a widely respected year – round swim team for children ages 5 and up. We are a competitive program that is designed to meet the needs of swimmers of all levels. We are a “Y” team and a “USA Swimming ” team which means we compete in local,
regional, and national YMCA meets and in meets organized by United States Swimming. Both organizations offer swimming competitions for swimmers from the beginning level up through national competition. When a young person becomes a member of the RAYS Swim Team, he / she learns the values of sportsmanship and team work along with the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility. Swimming through the RAYS, provides physical, emotional and intellectual skills that last a lifetime. Our primary practice facility is the Rock Hill Aquatic Center located at 325 Rawlinson Rd. The Rock Hill Aquatic Center is a state of the art 10 lane , 25 yard Paddock competition pool. The RAYS Swim Team host several local, state, and regional competitions at the aquatic center.
For more information about the RAYS Swim Team, please call Head Coach Lynn Williams at (803)- 417 – 8982, or email her at coachlynn@swimrays.com, or you can visit the RAYS website at swimrays.com.
Arthritis Aquatics
Ages: 15 and older
Find relief by taking this course, which puts you through specific exercises to alleviate some of the aches and pains caused by arthritis. A doctor’s note is required in order to take this class.
Aqua Aerobics
Aqua Aerobics is a wonderful class for swimmers and non swimmers of all fitness levels. If you have never exercised, have joint aches and pains, have arthritis or would love to get a great workout and mix up your usual exercise routine, we have a class for you. Aqua aerobic classes have most of the fat burning and endurance building benefits that you get from other forms of aerobic activity. An aqua aerobics class will allow you to burn between 350 and 700 calories in a one hour class due to the increased resistance to movement in the water.
Aqua aerobic benefits include :
» Great for all fitness levels
» Good for weight loss/fat burning
» Builds strength and flexibility
» Excellent cardio respiratory exercise
» Reduced impact on joints
» Tones muscles
» Improved balance and posture
» Increase flexibility, reducing capability for injury
The Aquatics center offers day and evening aqua aerobics classes as well as arthritis aquatic classes and pre natal/post natal aqua aerobics classes. Click here to view our schedules online or call 803-817-POOL (7665) for class times or information.