VIROQUA AQUATICS

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YMCA's have been teaching people to swim for more than a century.

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Aquatic Programs offer the opportunity to participate in water activities during each phase of life: parent/toddler introductory programs, youth progressive swim lessons (the YMCA’s third most widely offered program
nationwide), youth and teen swim teams, lap swimming and family-fun. The La Crosse Area Family YMCA Aquatics staff works with the community to develop the lifelong skills that will help them stay healthy and safe.

If you would like more information regarding the La Crosse Area Family YMCA's aquatic centers, Swim lesson and other program offerings please visit the links below.

Link to Bigley Pool Schedule

Link to Viroqua Bigley Pool Swim Lessons

Link To Viroqua Swim Team Flyer

Volunteers Needed: The YMCA is a fun, positive place to work. A new session means new hours, new schedules and new opportunities. Flexible shifts and responsibilities are available. Stop by nearest YMCA today for an application.

CARING

Because we care about your safety…

• Walk on the pool deck – it may be slippery.
• Only jump in feet first in the shallow end. Diving is only allowed at depths over 8 feet.
• Forward jumps and dives only – Look where you’re jumping. No back dives, twists, flips, etc.
• Jump straight out – not to the side.
• Diving blocks are only used in swim lessons and swim team practices – Stay off the blocks.
• Inflatable swim aids are not allowed – They are not life-saving devices and pose a choking hazard. You may bring in your own small toys during family swim.

HONESTY

We appreciate your honesty…

• Ask before you borrow equipment or toys.
• Lap swimmers – please choose your lane properly.
• Please inform other lap swimmers when circle swimming is necessary. In a double lane (slow or medium), circle swim when four or more are swimming. In a single lane, circle swim when there are three or more in the lane.
• Ask the lifeguard on duty if you don’t understand a rule.

RESPECT

Please show respect by…

• Using the equipment properly.
• Not having pets or animals, gum, drinks, food or tobacco in the pool area. Water in plastic containers is allowed.
• Staying off the lane lines and rope separating the deep and shallow ends.
• Not dunking, splashing or throwing others.
• Listen to the staff on duty for rules and instructions.

RESPONSIBILITY

Be a responsible pool patron…

• Adults must accompany non-swimmers and children under the age of seven into the water in the pool area. Adults must accompany children in the pool during family swim.
• Stay out of the pool if you have open wounds or infectious diseases (colds, viruses, rashes, etc.).
• Please don’t swear, scream or yell unnecessarily for unneeded help.
• Hair longer than shoulder length should be tied back or held in a swim cap.
• Failure to follow the rules may result in a “time-out” and/or dismissal from the pool area.

FLOATATION DEVICE POLICY

• Floatation Devices are only allowed in the family or shallow portions of the pool
• One Noodle per person handed out by the lifeguard
• Children who are unable to swim, or who are under the age of 7 must be kept within arms reach of a parent or guardian (16 years of age or older) at all times
• Lifejackets are not allowed – Special circumstances at lifeguards discretion only
• Small toys may be used during family swim or any time in which a parent or guardian is present. (No Balls of any sort)