Youth Water Athletics
$50 per swimmer or diver; $33 with City resident credit
June 30-July 31 (5 weeks), Monday thru Friday
Each week, swimmers will be introduced to a new swim stroke and then compete each Thursday with other swimmers in their age group, along with a dive competition. Program offered at Kennedy and Marcus Pools.

Prerequisite: Must be ages 5-14 and ability to swim 25 yards.
Diving: ages 8- 14 and comfortable in deep water.

“Kennedy” diving meets from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm and swimming meets from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. “Marcus” swimming meets from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, and diving meets from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Diving is limited to 15 participants at each pool. Weekly dive competition will be held at Marcus Pool on Thursday evenings at 4:30 pm and swim competitions will be from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. (No class on July 4th).

Adapted Aquatics
May 27-August 31 (No class on July 4th)
Season Pass: $47; $31 with City resident credit
Monthly pass: $24; $16 with City resident credit
Daily: $4; $2.50 with City resident credit
Ages 14 and up.
A structured exercise program for individuals who are overweight, arthritic, or with physical or mental disabilities. Offered at Carver Pool, Monday thru Friday, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Swim for Fitness
May 27- August 31 (No class on July 4th)
Season Pass: $77; $51 with City resident credit
Monthly pass: $34; $22 with City resident credit
Daily: $4; $2.50 with City resident credit
Offered to adults ages 14 and up.
This lap swim program is held at Marcus and Kennedy Pools during the summer. Marcus Pool, Monday thru Friday, 5:30 am – 7:30 am and Monday thru Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Kennedy Pool, Monday thru Friday, 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm and 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 7:45 pm.
After August 3, hours will change.

Senior Fun Swim
May 27-August 31 (No class on July 4th)
Season Pass: $65; $43 with City resident credit
Monthly pass: $32; $21 with City resident credit
Offered at Carver Pool, Monday thru Friday from 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm.

Free Open Swim
Mondays, June 9-July 28 Marcus Pool, 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm
The free swimming is sponsored by the Arizona Physicians IPA to encourage people to swim for exercise.

“Beat the Heat” Family Night at the Pool
Fridays, June 20 thru August 1 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Bring the whole family to Kennedy Pool for a refreshing dip in the pool. These evenings are set-aside for families. All youth under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times. Regular open swim fees apply.

Aqua Fitness Aerobics
Session I: June 9 thru July 3
Session II: July 7 thru July 31 $32 per session; $21 with City resident credit
Class will be held at Marcus Pool from 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Aqua fitness takes the aerobic/fitness benefits of aquatic exercise and extends them to everyone, even nonswimmers.

Sandshark Summer Swim Team
This eight week program is a GREAT way to get involved in competitive swimming! The Sandsharks (a division of the Yuma Heat) are members of the Imperial Valley Swim League (IVSL), a summer recreational swimming organization that includes teams from Yuma and California’s Imperial Valley. Weekday dual meets and weekend invitationals provide plenty of competition for those new to the sport. The $125 cost includes IVSL registration, team fees, and a Sandshark T-shirt. For further information call 580-7404, e-mail andersen@yumaheat.org, or visit www.yumaheat.org.

Yuma Heat
The road to the Olympics starts with the “Yuma Heat”. Yuma’s only year round USA Swim Team offers competitive and fitness swimming for ages 4 thru adult. Practices are Monday thru Friday afternoon and evening. Fees range from $55 to $75 per month depending on the swimmer’s age and skill level. For more information, call (928) 580-7404, e-mail Andersen@yumaheat.org, or visit www.yumaheat.org.

Be Safe! Never Swim Alone! 2 For 1
June 10 thru July 31
Marcus Pool, 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Swim with a friend Tuesdays and
Thursdays. One person pays regular
swim fees and your friend gets in free!

Discover Scuba
$47 per session, $31 with City resident credit
Session I: Saturday, July 19
Session II: Saturday, August 2
Kennedy Pool from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Ages 12 and up.
Participants must be experienced swimmers. Permission forms and a physical release from a physician are needed prior to the class. Forms available at the Parks and Recreation office. Class space is limited. In this exciting program, you will learn about the world of sharks, coral reefs, and whales while protecting their underwater environment. After that, you will experience the thrill of scuba diving in the pool, under the supervision of certified SCUBA Instructors. This just might be your start as a great oceanographer like Jacques Cousteau! (Pre-registration required)

Open Water Scuba Diver Program
So, you want to be a scuba diver? Are you tired of being left out of all the great fun and adventure? Look no further. Explore shipwrecks, swim with fish, whales and dolphins and become one with nature. This class involves academic study, learning skills in the safety of a confined water environment (pool), and then dive in a real open-water setting (ocean or lake). Upon completion of this class, you will be awarded a PADI Open Water Diver certification card, a credential recognized all over the world by dive stores, diving resorts, and dive charter operators. All classroom activity will be held at the Riverside Cottage Outdoor Education Center, and pool sessions will be held at Kennedy Pool. Dates and locations of Open Water dives will be determined during class. You will need to provide your own personal gear which includes mask, snorkel, fins, and booties. All other equipment and study material will be provided. We will discuss this more at your dive orientation meeting.
Tuition $299.00
Minimum age 15
Included: Open Water Course Manual, Open Water DVD (Loaner), BCD, Regulator, Weights, Exposure Suit and Tanks.
Not Included: Personal Gear (Mask Fins Snorkel Booties and Gloves), Trip Costs (Travel out of Town).
Class Schedule #1 Orientation meeting 6:00 pm, July 1
Classroom 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, July 15, 17, 22 and 24
Pool session 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, Aug 9 and Aug 16
Open water dives to be determined during class meeting.
Class Schedule #2 Orientation meeting 6:00 pm, July 23
Classroom 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Aug 5, 7, 12, and 14
Pool session 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, Aug 9 and Aug 16
Open water dives to be determined during class meeting.

Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Program
The Advanced class provides an excellent opportunity to expand your diving skills under professional, experienced supervision. After your classroom sessions and five instructor-led dives, you’ll be more experienced, feel more comfortable in the water and simply enjoy diving more because you understand the underwater environment more fully.

Pre-requisites: You must have successfully completed an Open Water Diver certification. The Advanced Open Water certification class features: Two classroom sessions followed by, five Advanced Dives, including Deep Dive, Underwater Navigation Dive and three of the following: Boat Dive, Night Dive, Enriched Air Dive, Multilevel & Computer Dive, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Wreck Dive.

Students receive an Advanced Open Water Diver textbook and an Instructor will guide you through the classroom sessions. All five dives are Instructor accompanied as you complete the skills that will make you a safer and more competent diver. An Advanced Open Water Diver certification card which is recognized all over the world by dive stores, diving resorts and dive charter operators.

Advanced students will need to provide all their equipment. Equipment rental information is available upon request. Students are also responsible for all trip costs (travel out of town), air or enriched air fills, boat or dive charter fees.

All classroom activity will be held at the Riverside Cottage Outdoor Education Center and dive location and dates will be discussed at your dive orientation meeting.
Tuition $175.00
Minimum age 17
Class Schedule #1
Orientation meeting 6:00 pm July 8 Classroom 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 29 & 31 Dives to be determined during class meeting.
Class Schedule #2
Orientation meeting 6:00 pm Aug 19 Classroom 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Aug 26 & 28 Dives to be determined during class meeting.

A Father’s Day Special
Sunday, June 15 Kennedy Pool, 1:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Father’s come FREE with a paid child. Enjoy your day being a DAD!

Water Carnival
Saturday, June 21
Marcus Pool, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$1 per person
Come one, come all to the carnival of water! See the youngsters, ages 6-14, astound you in various water and land events. Prizes and awards can be earned. The City of Yuma is partnering with the Yuma Jaycees to host the Water Carnival.

Water Safety Instructor Course
June 23-July 3 Carver Pool, 7:00 am – 11:00 am
$138; $107 with City resident credit
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to teach the fundamentals swimming and lifesaving.
Pre-requisite: Age 16 and over, able to swim 300 yards using the breaststroke, sidestroke, and front and back crawl.

Life Guard Training Today
June 9-June 20, 7:00 am – 11:00 am
$110; $91 with City resident credit
All swimming and classroom instruction will be done at Carver Pool (5th St & 13th Ave).
Prerequisite: Ages 15 and up and able to swim 300 yards using the breaststroke, sidestroke and freestyle or crawl stroke. Provides skills and knowledge needed to become well-trained, effective lifeguards for pools and no-surf beaches.

Family “Dive-In” Movie Nights
Wednesdays, June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23
Marcus Pool, 8:30 pm
$1.00 per person
The City of Yuma is partnering with 33.10 to host Family “Dive-In” Movie Nights. Watch a movie on a big screen while you swim.
June 11 – Stardust (PG-13)
June 25 – Beetlejuice (PG)
July 9 – Jurassic Park (PG-13)
July 23 – Open Season (PG)

Dog Day Of Summer
Saturday, October 4 (One day only) Kennedy Pool, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $1.00 per person (1 dog per person)
You can bring your dog for a cool dip in the pool.

For more information, call (928) 373-5200.
(Pool will close for the season right after program).

Enjoy :)