There is a critical need for lifeguards around the country – NOW is the time to get your certification!
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) 

1. Prerequisite Swim Skill Evaluation: Thursday, Febuary 13 at 6 pm
2. Course Runs: Monday – Friday , Febuary 17 – Febuary 21 from 3- 9 pm
3. Prerequisite Swim Skill Evaluation: Thursday, 

Must attend all skills classes to receive certification.

Contact Lisa Woodall, at 413-773-3646 ext 427or lwoodall @your-y.org (email is preferred)

New Date: March 29, 2025
Entry Fee: $15 all participants.
All proceeds to Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Dog Shelter.

LIFT RULES:
Once lifter is called to platform and weight is properly racked, they will have 90 seconds to successfully complete each attempt. Each lifter will have 3 opportunities to achieve their heaviest lift. Lifter must listen to Chief Judge’s commands. Failure follow those commands lifters attempt will not count.

SQUAT:
• Lifter needs to bend their knees and lower the body until the top surface of the leg (upper quad at the hip joint) is lower than the top of the knee
• Lifter must have straight knees at both the beginning and end of movement.
• Lifter may not step forward or backward, or move their feet laterally while squatting. Must maintain visible control and balance.
• Lifter may not double bounce at the bottom (go up, down, then up again) and must maintain upward movement of the bar.
• Lifter must refrain from touching their elbows or arms with their legs during movement.
Judge’s Commands: Squat – Push – Rack

BENCH PRESS:
• In the start position, lifters head, shoulders and buttocks must make contact with the bench.
• Bar must make contact with lifters chest before pressing bar back up.
• Lifter may not have excessive arch. The amount of arch a lifter will be allowed during their attempt is equivalent to one fist.
Judge’s Commands: Start – Push – Rack

DEADLIFT:
• Once lifter is set in their starting position they will be signaled to begin lift, standing with feet under the bar.
• Lifter will then attempt to stand erect with control of the bar. Once the attempt has begun the bar must maintain a consistent upward movement. At top of lift, knees and hips must be straight and shoulders back.
• Judge will then signal downward movement when bar is held motionless and the lifter is in the apparent finished position.
Judge’s Commands: Start – Down (with downward arm movement)

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

Empower your summer with Vanessa Chakour, a former pro boxer and NYC coach. This progressive training camp will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey.

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INFO SESSION:
With Delia & Lili
Tuesday, September 24
6:30 – 7:45 pm in the Social Room