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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.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
There is a critical need for lifeguards around the country – NOW is the time to get your certification!
Perfect for strong swimmers 15 and up. Must be proficient in:
• Front Crawl • Breast Stroke • 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
PRE-COURSE swimming assessment (optional) contact Aquatics Director to schedule.
ONLINE COURSE (approximately 10 hours) must be successfully completed with a passing score on the CPR/First Aid exam prior to attending the in person skills training. Learning link will be provided upon registration.
LIFEGUARDING IN-PERSON SKILLS TRAINING (approximately 25 hours)
- April Break Intensive Course: Monday 4/17 – Friday 4/21 (MWF 2-7pm, TTH 1-6pm)
- Spring Session 2 Course: Sundays 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11 (1:30- 6:30 pm)
- Summer Intensive Course: TBD- If inquiring about another course please email Karma Phillips
Must attend all skills classes to receive certification.
Contact Karma Phillips, at 413-773-3646 ext 427or kphillips @your-y.org (email is preferred)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Virtual | Non-Member | Prescribe the Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24/22 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 275.00 | - | $ 325.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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05/07/23 - 06/11/23
Lifeguarding Certification Training - Su - 1:00 pm - 25 hrs
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Registration Closed on 04/30/2023 |
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course Recertification
Don’t allow your Lifeguard Certification lapse – sign up for this recertification class!
LIFEGUARDING RECERTIFICATION COURSES (10 hours)
- Spring 1 Session: Sundays April 16 & 23, 2023: 1:30-6:30 pm
- April Break 2023: Wednesday, April 19 & Friday, April 21: 1:30-6:30 pm !
- Spring 2 Session: Sundays June 4 & 11: 1:30-6:30 pm
Contact Karma Phillips/Aquatics [email protected]
(email is preferred)
Can also leave a message at 413-773-3646 ext 427
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Virtual | Non-Member | Prescribe the Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24/22 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | - | $ 175.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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06/04/23 - 06/11/23
Recertification - Su - 1:30 pm - 10 hrs
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Registration Closed on 06/03/2023 |
Bench For Hope: Bench Press Competition
This power-lift style bench press competition (for bragging rights!) is for participants to try to lift their maximum bench press weight over the course of 3 individual lifts. All proceeds will benefit Project New Hope.
We will host a food drive leading up to the event where all donations will go towards food pantries supplied by Project New Hope.
What is Project New Hope? Project New Hope provides wellness resources for veterans and their families, at no cost to the families. They offer food pantry services across Massachusetts, as well as transfer services to help returning veterans connect the dots of everyday life.
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 12 noon in the Weight Room
Fee to compete: $10 for members, $20 for non members.
