POOL HOURS

Swim At Your Own Risk
Swim at Your Own Risk sessions are held in the OakLeaf Village Athletic Center lap pool only and are for residents 18 years of age and older. Children are not permitted in the pool or on the pool deck during these times. Following is the schedule for the Swim at Your Own Risk program through October 31st:
Mondays: 6:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Tuesdays: Closed for maintenance and cleaning.
Wednesday – Sundays: 6:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Swim Testing
The safety of children in and around the OakLeaf pools is a primary concern of the YMCA, who manages the aquatics facilities and programs. To better ensure the safety of the youth at OakLeaf, the YMCA is swim testing all children under the age of 15, to evaluate their swimming proficiency and to determine their individual safety needs. Swim testing is offered during regular pool hours. No appointment is necessary. Following is an explanation of the YMCA’s policies regarding swim testing. If you have any questions regarding swim testing, please call Don at 291-1776 x 1.

1. All youth under the age of 15 must be swim tested and wear their Safe-T-Band at the pool.
   
   
2. The “Green Band” deep water test will consist of the following:
   • Jumping into the water that is over the individual’s head and returning to the surface.
   • Swimming one length of the pool unassisted and without rest.
   • Treading water for at least one (1) minute.
   • Swimming to a ladder and exiting the pool.
   
   
3. If a swimmer cannot complete all of the objectives listed above, they may take the “Yellow Band” shallow water competency test.
   • Swimmer will be placed in a horizontal position on their back by the testing guard.
   • Swimmer must then stand up or regain a vertical position.
   • Swimmer will be placed in a horizontal position on their front by the testing guard.
   • Swimmer must then stand up or regain a vertical position.
   Swimmers passing the shallow water competency test are safe to play in water that is armpit deep or less.
   
   
4. Those who do not pass the shallow water competency test are considered “Red Band” or “non-swimmers.” Those who decline to take the test are also considered “non-swimmers.” Non-swimmers may not use the deep end of the pool at any time. Non-swimmers require ACTIVE adult supervision. Active supervision means that the parent/guardian must be in the water and within arms reach at ALL times. (1 adult per 2 child ratio). Non-swimmers five years of age or older may wear a Coast Guard approved PFD.
   
   
5. At no time may a child with a red band or yellow band swim in the deep end of the pool.
   
   
6. All children will receive a colored sticker corresponding with their swim level, on their membership card. Your card can be exchanged at the check in area for the appropriate Safe-T-Band. Safe-T-Bands should be returned to the check in area at the conclusion of swimming.
   
   
7. Intentionally wearing the wrong Safe-T-Band will result in immediate removal from the pool.
   
   
8. Lost Safe-T-Band will cost $2.00.

Swim Lessons
The YMCA at OakLeaf Plantation is pleased to offer swim lessons for the resident of OakLeaf Plantation. Parent-child, preschool, and youth sessions are available, but space is limited. Beginning April 1st, you may visit either the OakLeaf Village or the Plantation Oaks Athletic Centers to register your child. For more information, please call 406-2211 x1 then x4 or 291-1776 x2.

Swim team
The YMCA is offer swim team at Oakleaf Village pool, for children ages 5-17, the practices will begin May 6th and run thru Aug 1st. they will compete in four swim meets and a two day Championships, the cost is $120 this program is only open to Oakleaf residents. Please contact Don at 291-1776 x1 or Debbie Tang at 406-2211 x1 then x4 for further information.

Junior Lifeguard Training
The YMCA is offering a Jr. Lifeguard program at OakLeaf Plantation this swim season for children ages 12-15. The YMCA offer two separate sessions; June 9th thru June 16th and June 30th thru July 7th the cost is $125.00. Please contact Don at 291-1776 x1 for further information.

Lifeguards Needed
The YMCA is currently hiring lifeguards for the 2008 swim season. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Both certified and non-certified individuals are encouraged to apply. Interested non-certified applicants may participate, at a cost to them, in certification classes offered through the YMCA in order to be considered for employment. For more information contact Don at 291-1776 x1.