TAKE THE CERTIFICATION COURSE AND BE REIMBURSED!
Course will be reimbursed 100% if you maintain 6 months of employment at FCY with continuous guard shifts. Email Lisa for more details.

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

LIFEGUARDING IN-PERSON SKILLS TRAINING (approximately 28 hours) 

Tuesday 5/27 5:45-9 pm, Social Room

Wednesday 5/28 4-9 pm, Social Room

Thursday 5/29 5:45-9 pm, Social Room

Monday 6/2 4-9 pm, Social Room

Tuesday 6/3 5:45-9 pm, Pool Deck

Wednesday 6/4 4-9 pm, Social Room

Thursday 6/5 5:45-9 pm, Social Room

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)

FCY is thrilled to announce YMCA Day at Gillette Stadium!! Our FCY community is invited to cheer on the New England Revolution Soccer Club on Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 pm for a special rate of $30 per ticket!

Before kickoff, enjoy a YMCA tailgate gathering featuring backyard games and a fun space for all. Details on parking and other perks will follow soon. Stay for the end…fireworks after the game!

Don’t miss this chance to cheer on the REVS alongside your fellow YMCA members and supporters. Whether you’re an enthusiastic soccer fan or simply looking for a fun outing, YMCA Day at Gillette Stadium is an event not to be missed.

But hurry, space is limited, and the deadline to reserve your tickets is Tuesday, June 17. So gather your friends and family, grab your tickets, and get ready for an evening of memories at Gillette Stadium with the YMCA community. Transportation is not provided.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:30 pm at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro MA
Seats: $30 each person

Open to YMCA members and non-members. All levels welcome!

Join former competitive fighter and USA Boxing certified coach, Vanesa Chakour, for a progressive boxing class. Learn the fundamentals of boxing, including footwork, balance, coordination, agility, cardio, reflexes, defensive techniques, partner drills and pro-boxing techniques. Perfect for both beginners and experienced boxers looking to refine their skills. This class is for women only for a safe and empowering experience.

All students will need hand wraps and boxing gloves.