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Special Events: Clinics, Trainings & Certs
FCY offers a variety of special events for adults, kids and families. This includes one-day trainings as well as classes or specialized certifications.
Lifeguard Certification
LIFEGUARDING WITH BLENDED LEARNING
Perfect for strong swimmers ages 15 and up who are proficient in:
• Front Crawl • Breaststroke • Side Stroke
• Elementary Back Stroke • Treading Water (legs only for 2 minutes)
• Swim 550 yards continually (waterfront/lifeguard)
• Swim 300 yards continually (lifeguard)
• Retrieve 10 lb brick from bottom of pool
BLENDED LEARNING (approximately 6 hours. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE FIRST IN-PERSON SKILL SESSION)
LIFEGUARDING IN-PERSON SKILLS TRAINING (approximately 22 hours)
All participants must take the Prerequisite Swim Skill Evaluation prior to signing up for the course. Contact the Aquatics Director to schedule your eval with Lisa at [email protected]
Must attend all skills classes to receive certification.
Contact Lisa Woodall, at 413-773-3646 ext 427or lwoodall @your-y.org (email is preferred)
Available Sessions
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01/24/26 - 02/01/26
Lifeguarding Certification Training - Su,Sa - 11:00 am - 6 hrs, 40 mins
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Registration Closed |
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02/07/26 - 02/15/26
Lifeguarding Certification Training - Su,Sa - 11:00 am - 6 hrs, 40 mins
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Registration Closed |
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03/07/26 - 03/15/26
Lifeguarding Certification Training - Su,Sa - 11:00 am - 6 hrs, 40 mins
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Registration Closed |
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04/02/26 - 04/23/26
Lifeguarding Certification Training - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
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Registration Closed |
Lifeguard Prerequisite Swim Evaluation
LIFEGUARD PREREQUISITE SWIM EVALUATION
All lifeguard candates must take the lifeguard prerequisite swim prior to signing up for the lifeguard course.
All swimmers must be proficient in:
• Front Crawl • Breaststroke • Side Stroke
• Elementary Back Stroke • Treading Water (legs only for 2 minutes)
• Swim 550 yards continually (waterfront/lifeguard)
• Swim 300 yards continually (lifeguard)
• Retrieve 10 lb brick from bottom of pool
Contact Lisa Woodall, at 413-773-3646 ext 427or lwoodall @your-y.org (email is preferred)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Virtual | Non-Member | Prescribe the Y | |
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| 11/4/25 | 12/31/28 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | - | $ 25.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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01/05/26
Mo - 6:15 pm - 2 hrs
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 12/01/2025 |
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01/07/26
We - 6:15 pm - 2 hrs
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 12/03/2025 |
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01/10/26
Su - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 12/06/2025 |
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02/16/26
Mo - 6:15 pm - 2 hrs
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 01/12/2026 |
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02/18/26
We - 6:15 pm - 2 hrs
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 01/14/2026 |
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03/23/26
Mo - 6:15 pm - 2 hrs
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 02/16/2026 |
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03/25/26
We - 6:15 pm - 2 hrs
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 02/18/2026 |
Lifeguard Recertification
Don’t allow your Lifeguard Certification to lapse – sign up for this recertification class!
LIFEGUARDING RECERTIFICATION BLENDED LEARNING COURSES
Blended learning must be completed brfore first in-person skill session!
Contact Lisa Woodall/Aquatics Director [email protected] or call 413-773-3646 ext 427, (email is preferred).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Virtual | Non-Member | Prescribe the Y | |
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| 2/26/25 | 12/31/27 | Front Desk | $ 175.00 | - | $ 250.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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02/23/26 - 02/25/26
Recertification - Mo,Tu,We - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
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Registration will open on 01/11/2026 |
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03/16/26 - 03/18/26
Recertification - Mo,Tu,We - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
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Registration will open on 02/01/2026 |
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04/27/26 - 04/29/26
Recertification - Mo,Tu,We - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
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Registration will open on 03/15/2026 |
Strength In Menopause
Join us for an informative evening Menopause & Mocktails! We will discuss everything you need to know about perimenopause and menopause while sipping on delicious mocktails. Whether you’re experiencing menopause yourself or supporting a loved one through it, this event is for you. Join us for a night of learning, laughter and tasty drinks. Don’t miss out! Tuesday, Sept 23 at 6:30 pm in the Social Room.
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Strength In Menopause is an 8-week group wellness program is for those in any stage of menopause looking to learn how to strength train safely and effectively in a supportive group setting (includes Peri & Post). Starts Sept 30.
Step into the next phase of life confident and strong. Embrace menopause, not with confusion and isolation, but with a supportive community, and fitness goals that empower. Strength training can increase bone density and muscle mass, offering benefits beyond the physical. Join us on this journey and let’s positively transition together!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Virtual | Non-Member | Prescribe the Y | |
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| 8/5/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 89.00 | - | $ 139.00 | $ 89.00 |
Women's Boxing Foundations
Open to YMCA members and non-members. All levels welcome!
