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Code of Conduct

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The Darien YMCA Piranha Swim Team abides by a strict Code of Conduct governing all coaches, swimmers, and parents. The purpose of the Code is to ensure that all those associated with Darien YMCA Piranha swimming treat others with dignity and respect.
 
 
The Code of Conduct is a condition of membership for all swimmers, parents and coaches.  All members of the Piranha Swim Team and their parents agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and agree to be subjected to the consequences of violating the Code.   
 
 
All enforcement decisions made by the Darien YMCA are final and are not subject to review. No refunds will be granted to those swimmers dismissed from the team for their or their parents’ violation of the Code of Conduct.
 
 
Roles And Responsibilities

 
Parents- 
  1. Teach and practice good sportsmanship at all meets and practices. You are role models! 
  2. Respect the sport.  Respect the officials. Respect the coaches.  Respect other parents, who often serve as volunteers.
  3. Do not coach your child. Let swimmers swim and coaches coach, and support both positively. 
  4. NEVER criticize other swimmers, coaches or officials regardless of the circumstances. 
  5. Follow the “24 Hour Rule”.  If you have a complaint resulting from a meet (or practice) situation, speak with the coach on the following day. 
  6. Notify the Head Referee or the Meet Manager if there is a serious problem at a meet.
  7. Emphasize the FUN of the sport and the benefits of training, competing and putting forth effort at all times.  Do not emphasize winning or beating another swimmer.
  8. Time at least twice during the season. 
 
 
All-
  1. Any conduct, including abusive language and/or gestures, racially insensitive remarks, damage
    to property or belongings, or any other conduct that reflects poorly on you, the Darien YMCA,
    and/or the Piranhas is deemed to be unacceptable and will not be tolerated. This rule applies to
    all swimmers, parents, siblings and guests at all times when at meets and/or practices, on the
    pool deck, in the locker rooms or any other associated facilities. 
  2. You represent the Piranhas and the Darien YMCA during any meet or practice, home or away.  
    Any conduct such as shoplifting, destruction of property, illegal consumption of drugs or alcohol,
    or any other questionable activity will not be tolerated. This rule applies for the entire duration
    of such meet or practice.  
  3. The Piranha coaching staff and the Executive Director of the Darien YMCA will deal with
    unacceptable conduct at their sole discretion, imposing warnings, suspension or expulsion,
    as they deem appropriate.  ANY SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION FROM THE TEAM BASED ON
    VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT WILL NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY ANY REFUNDS.
 


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Fees

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The Piranha competitive swim program is affiliated with both the National YMCA and United States Swimming (USA Swimming). Our Local Swimming Committee is Connecticut Swimming, Inc. (CSI). The fees indicated for our program are reflective of the Club’s participation in both programs and are required of all participants.  
 
YMCA Membership
The Y membership fees are used for covering the actual YMCA facility expenses. All Team participants are required to have a full Child YMCA membership (vs ‘Member-kid’ membership which is granted free of charge when a parent joins the YMCA) and are eligible to participate in YMCA Dual meets, YMCA State Championships and YMCA Nationals. House Swimmers who are full child members of the Y will also be entitled to compete in YMCA dual meets.
 
Training Fees for 2012-13
This fee covers the coaches’ salaries and administrative costs

 

Group Name

Training Fee

Meet Fee**

USA Fee

PPA Dues*

Maia II (winter only)

$570

$100

$60

$70

Maia I (full year)

 $970 $200

$60

 $95

Nautilus II (winter only)

 $800 $250

$60

 $70

Nautilus I (full year)

 $1,150 $325

$60

 $95

Poseidon

 $1,400 $400

$60

 $135

Junior II

 $1,500 $475

$60

 $185

Junior I

 $1,550 $475

$60

 $210

Senior

 $1,750 $525

$60

 $210
*Multiple swimmer families receive a $50 credit for the second child and $35 credit for the third child on their PPA Dues.
**Sr and Jr I & II Swimmers who do not have a personal training kit will be required to purchase one when the season gets underway.  
 
PPA Dues
PPA dues cover an wide array of important Team expenses not covered by training fees.   Included are funds for Team spirit building social events (eg holiday parties, age group socials, post-practice feasts on the lawn), subsidy for our annual banquet, Team banner,  and Team T-shirts for championships. Also covered are the costs of registering and purchasing uniforms for our Team’s volunteer officials, website support and funds to subsidize swimmer’s costs for travel meets.  PPA Dues are determined during the PPA annual budget process, must be paid in full at registration and are non-refundable.
 
USA Swimming Fees
United States Swimming is the national governing body for swimming in the United States. The Piranha Swim Club is a member of USA Swimming through the Local Swimming Committee (LSC) of Connecticut Swimming Inc. The Piranha Swim Team participates in USA Swimming sanctioned meets throughout the course of the year. These meets are in addition to the YMCA dual and championship meets. Every Piranha swimmer is required to register with USA Swimming, in order to participate in these meets, as well as be insured while participating in practices and meets. The membership is effective from the September registration date. 
 
Meet Fees
All swimmers are required to pay an amount specified in the fee schedule for meet fees.  An account is maintained for each family to cover the entry fees charged by USA swimming for each event a swimmer is entered in. 
 
In preparation for every meet, Piranha management forwards a check to the hosting Team of each meet, with our Team Entry to cover meet fees for the whole Team.  ($4-$8 per event).  Payment is made to the host team on each swimmer’s behalf, regardless of whether they actually compete or not.  These checks are often for several thousands of dollars.  
 
Swimmers are entered based on check-off lists posted on the Team bulletin board in the YMCA lobby prior to each meet. Depending on the number of meets and events a swimmer enters, their meet fee account may diminish quickly or slowly.   Mid-season invoices will be sent to all families whose meet account balance is low.   No account will be permitted to go into arrears.   Swimmers attending championship meets may be required to make an additional meet fee deposit at the beginning of the championship season.   Payment is due in full upon receipt of any meet fee invoice.
 
For Team registration, an estimate is made of meet fee charges that each individual swimmer will incur over the course of the season.  The estimated amount must be paid in full at the time of registration.  Individual swimmer meet fee account balances are managed in the Piranha office.  Invoices for additional deposits mid-season, if needed, will be forwarded to individual swimmers.  Meet fee accounts will not be permitted to go into arrears.
 
If at any time you have questions regarding a balance or meet charges, contact the Piranha Administrator at the YMCA 203-655-8228, ext 329.
 
Insurance Statement
The Darien YMCA does not provide accident insurance for injuries sustained during YMCA activities. Participants in programs use the facility at their own risk. Members are encouraged to have personal medical insurance coverage.
 

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Refund Policy

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Withdrawal from the Team
Starting in September, a swimmer who withdraws from the team within the first three weeks of the season will receive a full refund on training fees paid and PPA fees less a $25 administrative fee and any balance in their meet account, please note USA registration fees cannot be refunded once your swimmer is registered. From that point on until January 1st any swimmer will receive a 40% refund of paid Training Fees less a $25 administrative fee and any balance in their meet account, PPA and USA fees will not be refunded.  After January 1st, no refunds of paid Training Fees will be provided, but a swimmer can request their Meet Fee Account balance less a $25 administrative fee as long as said swimmer does owe any Piranha training fees or owe fees of any other kind to the Y.
 
For brand new swimmers who sign up in the Spring (not returning Piranhas who decided to take the winter off), a swimmer who withdraws from the team within the first two weeks of the season  will receive a full refund on training fees paid and PPA fees less a $25 administrative fee and any balance in their meet account, please note USA registration fees cannot be refunded once your swimmer is registered.  From that point until May 22nd, any swimmer will receive a 40% refund of paid Training Fees less a $25 administrative fee and any balance in their meet account, PPA and USA fees will not be refunded. After May 22nd no refunds of paid Training Fees will be provided, but a swimmer can request their Meet Fee Account balance less a $25 administrative fee as long as said swimmer does not owe any Piranha training fees or owe fees of any other kind to the Y.   
 
For swimmers not returning to the Team in the Fall, a swimmer can request their Meet Fee Account balance less a $25 administrative fee as long as said swimmer does owe any Piranha training fees or owe fees of any other kind to the Y.
 
Meet Fee Account
At the beginning of the new swim year, families with returning swimmers will have their meet fee balances from the prior year applied to their meet fee account for the current year.  Families with non-returning swimmers will be advised of meet fee account credit balances of greater than $25.00.  These families will receive a letter with balance details and instructions on how to get your balance refunded as long as said families do not owe any Piranha training fees or owe fees of any other kind to the Y.
 
At the end of each calendar year, all meet fee account balances of non-returning swimmers will be cleared. 
 

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Fundraising

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Each Piranha family is required to participate in the Team’s fundraisers.  Every other year, the Team runs a Swim Challenge, a large effort swim-a-thon for which all Piranhas are obliged to collect pledges at minimum levels.   The minimum required level of financial participation will be determined by the PAC during its annual budgeting process.  On alternate years, the PAC will determine if a smaller fundraiser is required to meet their goals in support of the Team.  Fundraiser participation is a requirement of Team membership. Any requests for variation on your payment must be approved by the Head Coach before registration. Any swimmer in arrears of fundraising requirements will not be permitted to practice until account is settled.
Money raised from fundraisers fund guest speakers, Team items such as tents for summer meets, Team banners, much needed computer software for the coaching staff, timing equipment and allows the coaches to attend travel meets and clinics. 
 
2011 Commitment
As stated in your registration information you were given at the beginning of the swimming year, the commitment for each family is detailed in the packet cover letter.  Any family who fails to raise the minimum amount will have the amount deducted from their meet fee account.
 
2014 Packet cover letter
2014 Pledge Sheet
2014 Prize List
2014 Swim Challenge Schedule

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Contact the Darien Y

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General Contact
Our staff is ready to help with any questions you may have. Whether it is health and fitness related, program related or just a general comment or question.

Darien YMCA
2420 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
Phone: 203.655.8228
Fax: 203.656.2267

 

Staff Contact

Staff        
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Pat Morrissey
Executive Director
Ext. 1302
    
                                                              
               

 

Membership

                      
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Nancy Sweeney
Office Manager
Ext. 1304
 
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DJ Orr
On-Line Registration Coordinator
Ext. 1317

 

Facility              Gymnastics              
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Pete Maniscalco
Facilities Director
Ext. 1312
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John Schwartz
Gymnastics Director
Ext. 1314
Call Ext. 1354 for all Coaches and Erin Hunter
 

 

Finance              Fitness        
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Nancy Zermani
Chief Financial Officer
Ext. 1305
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Suzanne Vita Ponticello
Health and Wellness Director
svponticello@darien-ymca.org          
Ext. 1311
 

 

Aquatics/

Competitive Swim

            
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Henk Jansen
Head Swim Team Coach
Ext. 1397
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Jason Cochran
Head Assistant Coach
Ext. 1306
         
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Amy D’Andrea
Assistant Aquatics Director
Ext. 1307
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Jim Matthews
Aquatics Director
Ext. 1332
 
 
    
 

 

Special Needs          Marketing            
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Terri Accomando
Director of Special Needs Programming
Ext. 1351
 
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Amy Kiser

Marketing and Communications Director  

akiser@darien-ymca.org 

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Sports                        
Joe

 

Joe Marzano
Sports Director
Ext. 1349
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Stephen Sgritta
Youth Recreation Coordinator
Ext. 1313

 

Youth                        
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April Greene
Youth Services Director
Ext. 1309
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Suzanne Richards
School Age Director
Ext. 1331

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Stroke Clinics

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Spring 2014 Stroke Evaluation Clinic – April 7th – 10th 

 
The Spring Stroke Clinic is offered to swimmers 7 years and up (swimmers aging up to 7 by the end of the year can participate).  All new swimmers including winter-only 2013-2014 Piranhas who did not register for Long Course 2014 or Fall or Winter House must attend the Spring Stroke Clinic to be considered for membership on the Team.  Any returning Fall or Winter 2013-14 House swimmer who wishes to remain in House for the Spring does not have to participate in the Spring Clinic.  Registration for Stroke Clinic may be done online or in-person at the Y by following the YMCA’s Spring 2014 Registration Schedule.  Returning full year Piranhas or seasonal Piranhas who participated in Fall or Winter House are not required to attend the Spring Stroke Clinic.  
 
All new swimmers including House swimmers must attend the Spring Stroke Clinic to be evaluated for Team. Fall and Winter House swimmers do not have to be evaluated for Spring House.  Each swimmer considering the stroke clinic should be able to swim at least three of the following strokes:  freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly, as well as be able to dive into the pool. During the clinic coaches will teach drills for all four competitive strokes, analyze technique and work towards correcting technical flaws.  New swimmers will be evaluated and some will be invited to join the Piranhas or House Swimming.  It is important for all swimmers to attend all four days of stroke clinic.  If you have conflicts please inform the coaches.  New swimmers who attend the stroke clinic are not guaranteed placement on the Team or House.  We have limited space on both and some kids will be put on a wait list or referred to lessons in an effort to keep kids in the pool.  Parents and swimmers will be notified via email about placement no later than one day after the completion of the clinic (see Y session brochure or clinic letter for detailed date and time).  Emails will contain all the necessary information about registration, start dates, suit fitting, etc.
 

Fees:

Members $105

Non-Members $165
 
 
April 7th -10th
Monday – Thursday
Monday: 6:15-7:00pm
Tuesday: 6:30-7:15pm
Wednesday: 6:15-7:00pm
Thursday: 6:30-7:15pm
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Facilities

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Henry Ziegler Pool at the Darien YMCA

The Ziegler Pool is a 6-lane 25 yard facility with a maximum depth of 10 feet and minimum dept of 4 feet. The Ziegler features a high vaulted wood ceiling, a new Colorado Timing board, one meter diving board, spectator seating of 150 and a spectacular view of Holly Pond and Long Island Sound.

 

 

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The Studios at the Darien YMCA

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The Kirk Rhein Wellness Center

 
The “Wellness” Center boasts 14 Treadmills, 19 Crosstrainers, 4 Stairmasters, 5 Lifecycles, 3 Rowers, 6 Stationay Bikes, 7 Station Circuit Weight Machines, medicine balls, foam rollers, free wieghts and more. 
 

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Adult & Teen Lean Machine

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THE LEAN MACHINE IS BACK!

WE’RE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS TO COMPETE IN OUR SPRING/SUMMER INSTALLMENT OF OUR FITNESS COMPETITION DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS. 

WINNERS ARE BASED ON BODY FAT LOST, AS OPPOSED TO WEIGHT LOST, SO THERE IS A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD.

WHEN:  8-WEEKS FROM SATURDAY, MAY 2nd – SATURDAY, JUNE 27th, 2015

WHAT YOU GET: 2 GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS A WEEK WITH ONE OF OUR TRAINERS AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS/TIMES:

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 5:30 A.M.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 A.M.

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 8:30 A.M.

MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 10 A.M.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 10:30 A.M.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 6 P.M.

5 HEALTH COACHING WORKSHOPS WITH LEILA WETMORE! 2 DAYS/TIMES WILL BE OFFERED FOR YOUR CONVINIENCE!

WEEKLY HEALTH COACHING ADVICE AND AN EXERCISE PLAN PROVIDED VIA EMAIL

OPTIONAL WEEKLY WEIGH-INS, AND BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES

CONSTANT ONGOING SUPPORT VIA OUR FACEBOOK GROUP “CHEW THE FAT” 

10% DISCOUNT AT EMBODY FITNESS GOURMET THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE COMPETITION

 A LIVING. LONGER. STRONGER. WATERBOTTLE

10% OFF ALL PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGAGES PURCHASED FROM MAY 2ND – MAY 9TH, 2015

A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THREE AMAZING PRIZES!

INTERESTED? ATTEND A Q&A TO LEARN MORE ON MONDAY, APRIL 20th AT 6 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM.  MEET THE TRAINERS, OUR NUTRITION COACH AND LEARN HOW WE PLAN ON TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE.

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR MEMBERS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14th AT 10:00AM. REGISTRATION OPENS FOR NON-MEMBERS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 16th AT 10:00AM. BOTH REGISTRATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE WELLNESS CENTER.

COST: $450 FOR MEMBERS, $550 FOR NON-MEMBERS

RETURNING PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE $50 OFF!

UPON REGISTERING, YOU’LL RECEIVE A FACT SHEET WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW:  IMPORTANT DATES/TIMES, CONTACT INFORMATION AND AN OUTLINE OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE COMPETITION. REMEMBER, YOU’RE COMPETING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN OVER $3,000 IN PRIZES!

FIRST PLACE: ONE-MONTH MEMBERSHIP TO THE DARIEN Y, 10-PACK OF PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS, 5-PACK OF ONE-HOUR MASSAGES, $100 EMBODY FITNESS GOURMET GIFT CERTIFICATE

VALUE:  $1,350

SECOND PLACE: 10-PACK OF PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS, 5-PACK OF MASSAGES, 5 RECOVERY BLENDS FROM EMBODY FITNESS GOURMET

VALUE:  $1,150

THIRD PLACE: PT/MASSAGE COMBO PACK (8 PT SESSIONS AND 2 MASSAGES), 5 RECOVERY BLENDS FROM EMBODY FITNESS GOURMET

VALUE:  $750

QUESTIONS?  EMAIL WELLNESSCENTER@DARIEN-YMCA.ORG

AND INTRODUCING…TEEN LEAN MACHINE!

A CUSTOMIZED SYSTEM FOR TEENS DESIGNED TO INCORPORATE HEALTHY HABITS IN THEIR LIVES!

WE’RE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR TEENS TO COMPETE IN OUR SECOND TEEN FITNESS COMPETITION DESIGNED FOR AGES 10 TO 15. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SCORED BY TRACKING ACTIVITY AND SLEEP USING A FITBIT FLEX™ WRISTBAND, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO INSTILL HEALTHY HABITS. PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO BE TRACKED BY FUN FITNESS TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS, WHICH WILL BE ADMINISTERED AT THE HALF WAY POINT AND CONCLUSION OF THE COMPETITION. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE 2 GROUP NUTRITION SESSIONS, ONE AT THE START OF THE COMPETITION AND ONE AT THE HALFWAY POINT. OUR REQUIREMENTS WILL INVOLVE PARENT OR GAURDIAN PARTICIPATION AS WELL, IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS COMPETITION A TRUE FAMILY EFFORT AND SUCCESS!

WHEN: 8-WEEKS FROM SATURDAY, MAY 2ND – SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2015

WHAT YOU GET: 2 GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS WITH ONE OF THE Y’S CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS TO BE HELD ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 5 PM IN OUR TRAINING CENTER

2 NUTRITION SESSIONS FOR THE PARTICIPANT AND MOM, DAD, OR WHOMEVER SHOPS OR COOKS FOR THE TEEN LM PARTICIPANT TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 5TH AND TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND AT 6:30 PM IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM.

A FITBIT FLEX™ TO TRACK YOUR ACTIVITY AND SLEEP (WORTH $100!)

10% OFF ALL PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES PURCHASED FROM MAY 2ND – MAY 9TH, 2015

A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THREE AMAZING PRIZES

COST:$450 FOR MEMBERS, $550 FOR NON-MEMBERS

INTERESTED?  ATTEND A Q&A TO LEARN MORE ON MONDAY, APRIL 20TH AT 6 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM.  MEET THE TRAINERS, OUR NUTRITION COACH AND LEARN HOW WE PLAN ON TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE.

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR MEMBERS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH AT 10:00AM. REGISTRATION OPENS FOR NON-MEMBERS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH AT 10:00AM. BOTH REGISTRATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE WELLNESS CENTER.

UPON REGISTERING, YOU’LL RECEIVE A FACT SHEET WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW:  IMPORTANT DATES/TIMES, CONTACT INFORMATION AND AN OUTLINE OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE COMPETITION. REMEMBER, YOU’RE COMPETING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN OVER $1,000 IN PRIZES!

FIRST PLACE:  $300 FITNESS BUCKS TO BE USED TOWARDS ANY DARIEN Y PROGRAM, $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO EMBODY FITNESS GOURMET, 5- ½ HOUR ROCK CLIMBING PASSES

VALUE:  $520

SECOND PLACE: $200 FITNESS BUCKS TO BE USED TOWARDS ANY DARIEN Y PROGRAM, $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO EMBODY FITNESS GOURMET, 5- ½ HOUR ROCK CLIMBING PASSES

VALUE:  $370

THIRD PLACE: $100 FITNESS BUCKS TO BE USED TOWARDS ANY DARIEN Y PROGRAM, $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO EMBODY FITNESS GOURMET, 5- ½ HOUR ROCK CLIMBING PASSES

VALUE:  $270

QUESTIONS? EMAIL WELLNESSCENTER@DARIEN-YMCA.ORG

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Aquatics Summer 2013

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About Special Needs Aquatics

The Darien YMCA is committed to serving all members of the community. We do our best to accommodate all individuals with special needs into our programs. If you or a member of your family requires additional assistance or has a special circumstance, please let us know. For more information, contact Terri Accomando, Director of Special Needs Programming at 655-8228 ext. 1351 or taccomando@darien-ymca.org. For all swim classes below, please call Jim Matthews at 655-8228 x 332 prior to registering so that we can discuss your child’s special needs and swimming experience.
 
All participants must register on-line or at the front desk.  Many of our classes have maximums and we want to make sure we stay within our ratios. 

Preschool Special Needs Swim Lessons…. Ages 3-5  

The Y’s learn-to-swim program for children with developmental disabilities.  The program is designed for children with beginner or intermediate swim skills and will be held in the small pool.  Please call Jim Matthews at 203-655-8228 ext 1332 prior to registering so we can learn about your child’s special needs.

Fees for a 4-week Summer Session:  Members:  $215         Non-members:  $310

Progressive Special Needs Swim Lessons…  Ages 6-12

The Y’s swim program for children ages 6-12 with developmental disabilities.  The program is designed for children with beginner or intermediate swim skills and will be held in the small pool.  Please call Jim Matthews at 655-8228 ext. 1332 to schedule a class.

Fees for a 4-week Summer Session: Members $215            Non-Members: $310

 

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Special Needs Camp Offerings

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SWIM AND SAIL CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The Swim and Sail program will be offered to children with special needs and one typical sibling or friend to swim at the YMCA and sail, canoe, and kayak on Holly Pond.  The Y’s sailing staff and support staff will be conducting and facilitating this program, which includes social skills and development.

5 – 10 yr olds          Monday – Friday          3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

11 – 18 year olds     Monday – Friday          5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Session 1- June 22 – July 3
Session 2- July 6 – July 17

Session 3- July 20 – July 31            
Session 4- August 3 – August 14      

Fees: (per session)

$220 per child, $100 additional for one typical sibling or friend.

*$50 additional fee per session for non-members

 

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP SUPPORT

With the aid of our support staff, the Darien YMCA offers campers with varying limitations the opportunity to participate in traditional camp experience in any of our camp programs.  Campers are immersed in camp in a fully inclusive program and campers are encouraged to participate in scheduled group activities.  Our camp offers eligible campers a 1:1 or 1:2 counselor to camper ratio at no additional cost.

Please see specific camp based on age/grade for fees and times.  Fees will be adjusted for those campers attending the ESY program.  Contact Suzanne Richards for more information and placement.

 

 

 
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Priority Registration Begins February 5, 2015

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Counselor In Training

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COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM
(C.I.T.)

 
Our Counselor In Training program is a great step for 8th, 9th and 10th graders to learn what it takes to be a Camp Counselor.

The goal of the C.I.T. Program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children. It is our goal to teach you through hands on experience the aspects of working with children at camp. This will include planning and implementing activities, organization of campers, discipline and at times parent interaction.

Each C.I.T. will be assigned a group each session. They will work with the counselors of their group with all the day to day operations of camp and will participate in all activities.   The C.I.T. Coordinator will ask the counselors to evaluate the C.I.T. that was assigned to their group and I will use those evaluations when hiring C.I.T.’s to be paid staff members in the future.

Returning CITs may register during regular registration times.  No application is needed.

New CIT’s must fill out the CIT Application and return it to Suzanne Richards by March 1, 2015.  Once applications are received, applicants will be contact by the CIT Coordinator in March to set up a short interview.  You will then receive a Welcome Letter and payment information.

 

Click here to download the C.I.T. application.

 
 
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Extended Care

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The YMCA Summer Camp offers Extended Care hours for those families that need extra care.

Pre-School Camp:  8:00 AM – 8:30 AM and/or 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM     Held at the YMCA
School Age Camp:  8:00 AM 0 8:30 AM at Hindley School and 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM Held at YMCA
Gymnastics Camp:  8:30 AM – 9:00 AM at YMCA in Gymnastics Center

 

FEES: New Rates & Policy

AM Care – $5 per day
PM Care- $20 per day
AM & PM Care- $22 per day

 

All participants of Extended Care must fill out a Credit Card Authorization Form.  All payments will be processed on the Monday after each session.  We will keep track of the number of days per session your child attended and will charge you accordingly.

**We do not provide transportation to the YMCA in the afternoon for children not participating in extended care.**

Extended Care Activities

Free Swim from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM (optional)
Group Activities
Crafts
Outside Play
Snack

 
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Vacation Camp (2)

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About Vacation Camp

The Holly Pond Vacation Camp Program is designed for school breaks and holidays. Attendees enjoy their time off by swimming, creating arts & crafts, playing in the gym, and participating in field trips and special events. Registration begins 4 weeks prior to the start of each program. Minimum of 4 participants per group are needed to run program.

Pre-School: Half Day 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM or Full Day 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
K – 5th Grade: Full Day 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Extended Care: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM and/or 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fees per day: Half Day Full Day Extended Care
Member $60 $80 $8 per hour
Non-Member $70 $90 $8 per hour
September 2013 – June 2014 School Year Breaks
Rosh Hashanah September 5  
Columbus Day October 14  
Christmas Break December 27 & 30  
Martin Luther King Day January 20  
February Break February 17 – 21  
April Break April 14 – 17  
 

New this year:
Fill out one Emergency Form for the whole year. You still need to register for each Vacation Camp Day. 

 

Martin Luther King Vacation Camp– January 20, 2014

 
 
 

Vacation Camp Refund Policy

A participant canceling prior to the Vacation Camp Day will receive a full on-line credit*, or a refund less 30% charge in the manner in which they paid.

A participant canceling on the day of Vacation Camp will receive On-line credit only less a 30% charge.

Canceling due to medical reasons you will receive a full on-line credit.  Written verification by a physician is required.

 

 
 
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Youth Fitness Programs

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YOUTH FITNESS OFFERINGS

Teen-Only Fitness

The Darien YMCA is proud to announce a fitness series that allows a teen to be a teen! Teen fitness features a combination of spinning, zumba, and yoga, all designed to help equate exercise with fun. The Monday class features a half hour of spinning followed by half hour of yoga; the Wednesday class features a half hour of zumba followed by a half hour of yoga. 

Who: Youth ages 12 – 18
When:  Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 PM
Fees:  Members- $200 for Session1
                          $280 for Session 2

          Non-Members- $250 for Session 1
                                $350 for Session 2

Session 1:  March 10th – April 19th (5 weeks, no classes held April break)
Session 2:  April 20th – June 8th (7 weeks)

*A minimum of 5 participants is needed to hold class; maximum number of participants is 20 

ZUMBATONIC® — Zumba for Kids!

Participants will be led in dances, play movement-based games, learn basic rhythm patterns and perform for their classmates, all to ensure that they equate fitness with fun!

Who: Children ages 5 – 8
When: 2 classes/week: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Where:  In the Community Room
Fee:   Member Rate: $200 for Session 1          $235 for Session 2
           Non-Member Rate: $300 for Session 1   $350 for Session 2
Session 1:  November 26th – January 9th (no classes December 24th – January 1st)
Session 2:  January 14th – February 27th

A minimum of 5 participants is needed to hold class; maximum number of participants is 20

 

KID’S BOOTCAMP

Allow your kids to learn the fundamental movements of fitness in a fun atmosphere that teaches them to challenge themselves and work hard.  Body weight exercises, core work and cardiovascular conditioning will be incorporated in game-like formats to foster team building and self-esteem.  Ideal for children of all fitness levels including those who need extra motivation to get up and move.

Who:  Children ages 9 – 12
When:  Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Fee:  Member Rate- $200 for Session 1   $235 for Session 2
         Non-Member Rate- $300 for Session 1   $350 for Session 2
Session 1:  November 26th – January 9th (no classes December 24th – January 1st)
Session 2:  January 14th – February 27th

 

SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND CONDITIONING

Designed for middle-school and high-school athletes, this series is designed to improve the following fundamental components of sports training.

  • Agility
  • Balance
  • Explosiveness
  • Core strength
  • Cardiovascular Endurance
  • Mental Toughness
  • Overall Athletic Performance

Who:  Athletes ages 12+
When:  2 classes/week- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Fee:  Member Rate- $300 for Session 1   $350 for Session 2
         Non-Member Rate- $400 for Session 1   $460 for Session 2

Session 1:  November 27th – January 10th (no classes from December 24th – January 1st)
Session 2:  January 15th – February 28th

 

 

 

YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY

Wellness Center minimum age is 13 years old, which constitutes a Student Fit membership.  All Student Fit members must complete a Wellness Center youth certification (free of charge) with one of our personal trainers before being allowed to use the Wellness Center.

Training Center minimum age is 15 years old.  If the student is 15 years or older, they will be orientated with the Training Center during their initial youth certification.

Personal Training minumum age is 10 years old.  This option is open to children of members and children who hold youth memberships.  Non-member children are also permitted to personally train at an increased rate.

Group Fitness Classes minimum age is 15 years old.

Restrictions:  During the hours of 5 – 8 pm on the weekdays, all students of the respective age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in either the Wellness Center or the Training Center.

 

 

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