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Youth Swim Testing
Youth members, 11 and younger, who want to swim independently while at the YMCA without an adult in the pool, will be required to pass a swim test.
Once the swim test is passed, they will be given a bracelet indicating that they have passed. This bracelet should be brought to the Y and worn every time the youth swims. Branches have designated specific swim test days and times that members can register for, in advance, to conduct a swim tests.
The swim test is free.
The following are the requirements for the swim test:
- Swim, head down for 25 yards. Must come up and take a breath and continue swimming without standing up.
- Tread water for 60 seconds
- Jump in from the side of the pool, doing a jump push turn, and grab to return back to the wall.
Ventura (Ages 1-11)
Registrations close 24 hours in advance of the swim test date. Pre-registration is required.
This swim test is not designed as a placement assessment for our swim lesson program. If you would like to schedule a swim assessment for our swim lesson program, please contact [email protected].