Aquatics

Pool Hours

ATTENTION—The small pool will be closed from 10am-12pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Swim Lessons

We are pleased to offer swim lessons year round at the Briargate YMCA. During the school year, swim lessons are offered monthly, with classes on Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs. Our summer program runs on a two week schedule, with classes on M/T/W/TH. In both cases, eight lessons make up a complete swim session. We also offer Saturday morning classes each month. The deadline to register is always on the last day of the previous session.

To increase the level of safety during YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region Aquatic activities all children under the age of 13 must pass a swim assessment in order to participate in Recreational Swims at the pool without a parent/guardian.

*To ensure the age-appropriate safety and enjoyment for young program participants, Preschool swim lessons will be shortened to a more appropriate length of 30-minutes effective January 2011. The YMCA understands the importance of our role in assisting with the development of youth and our goal is for youth to enjoy their time while learning at the YMCA. This change will also bring the Briargate Family Center YMCA in line with YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region and YMCA of the USA standards.*

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Come join the Briargate Barracudas Swim Team!

  • Starts January 4, 2011!
  • Ages: 5-14 years old w/ green band
  • Day: Tuesday/ Thursday
  • Time: 3-4pm and 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Swim Team Fee: $45/Member per month; $65/Non-Member per month
  • Swim Team Fee: $125/Member full Summer; $185/Non-Member full Summer
  • Uniform Fee: $8 (Cap and T-shirt)
  • Need: Swimsuit and Goggles
  • Coach: Alex Farr
  • Contact: Marti Wallner, mwallner@ppymca.org
  • Swim meets will be held once a month at the Briargate YMCA, Garden Ranch YMCA or Downtown YMCA.

BFC - Swim Team Flier - 2012 BFC - Swim Team Flier - 2012 (545 KB)

Water Wellness Classes

We offer a variety of water aerobics classes throughout the day:

  • Aerobi-tone
  • Beach Bums
  • Water Power
  • Water Toning

Lap Swimming

If you are a lap swimmer needing a workout you can always come by and try our Workout of the Day.We always have at least two lanes as designated lap swimming lanes and every morning we post a different workout on the white board in our large pool area. Come try it out!

Guard Start

Guard Start is a American Red Cross junior lifeguard course. Through this course students will learn Prevention, Professionalism, Fitness, Response and leadership.
Ages: 12-14 years
Day/Time: Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm
Session dates: June 13-17
Day/Time: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Session dates: July 11-15
Fee: Member: $65 Non Member: $85

Water polo

Introduction to basic skills of water polo, correct positioning, and prepare for play. These objectives are met through basic drills, game-type activities, and lots of encouragement. First session starts June 3!

Splash N Dash

A Water Exercise Program for the tween age group that entails games, relays, slide activities and FUN! **Must be a Green Band**
Day/Time: Mondays 11am-11:45am June 6-27
Registration: No registration required
Fee: Free program to YMCA members, $5 for non YMCA members

Pool Parties

Join us for some fun family time in the pool this summer...rain or shine!
All ages welcome

Pirate Pool Party

Ahoy! Aye...ye be invited fer some swashbuckling fun! Pirate games and relays for the whole family. Don't be left out to walk the plank!
Date: June 17
Time: 6-8 pm

Luau Pool Party

Aloha! Close the summer with a tropical party, join us for some beach ball volleyball and other fun pool games!
Date: August 5
Time: 6pm-8pm

Contact

Marti Wallner, 719 495 5110