Adult – All skill levels – Age 13 and older
45-min classes are designed for teens and adults who are beginning swimmers, or looking to develop stroke technique and improve endurance.

Private Lessons

All skill levels – All ages 30 minutes, by appointment only
Private and semi-private lessons are a great option for swimmers looking to catch up or get ahead. These lessons provide individualized attention to help improve or master swimming skills. Customized curriculum to meet desired goals.

Swim Lessons Schedules

Adaptive Private Lessons

Adaptive private swimming lessons are designed specifically to create a positive swimming experience for participants with disabilities including autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, motor coordination issues, and general anxiety of water.

Schedule & registration:

• Central Spokane Y

Certification/recertification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Administering Emergency Oxygen; these are all valid for 2 years. As well as Bloodborne Pathogens Training; this is valid for 1 year. Participants will also receive a CPR Pocket Mask and Lifeguard Training manual. Participants must attend all classes in order to be eligible to pass the course.
Contact Therese Jarvis or call 509 777 9622 x 4500 for more information.

Pre-requisites:

• 15 years old by the last day of class
• Swim a continuous 300-yard swim – participants may use freestyle (front crawl), breaststroke, or a combination of both
• Swim 20 yards freestyle or breaststroke, dive down 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick and bring it back to the surface, then swim with the brick back to the starting point (Both hands must be on the brick and face must be out of the water). This is a timed skill; it must be completed within 1 minute and40 seconds (No goggles allowed)
• 2 minutes continuous treading water, legs only

See Schedules

All skill levels – Ages 6-18 years

The team seeks to provide opportunities for social and emotional development, a physical and recreational outlet, and an atmosphere of good sportsmanship, teamwork and fun for all. Our dedicated and experienced coaches will provide each swimmer with the maximum opportunity for development.

Swim Team Schedules

Spokane Novice Levels Requirements
Beginner – Can swim 25 yards freestyle and 25 yards backstroke (length of pool). 45 min.
Intermediate – Can swim 50 yards freestyle, 25 yards backstroke, and 25 yards breaststroke. 60 min.
Advanced – Can swim 50 yards freestyle, 50 yards backstroke, 50 yards breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly. 60 min.

• Central Y Swim Team Registration
• Litehouse Novice & Competitive Swim Team Registration
• North Y Swim Team Registration
• Valley Y Swim Team Registration

Masters Swim

Swim together to build community while achieving personal fitness goals. Whether a lap swimmer, tri-athlete, open water swimmer, competitive or just want to swim for fun.

The word “Masters” has nothing to do with your skill level or current ability in the pool; just your age. Master Swim is open to adults 18 and older who are looking to improve their fitness through the sport of swimming.

Workouts vary throughout the week and focus on speed, endurance, and technique.

Each workout is coached by a certified Masters Swim coach who will provide tips and feedback to improve your swimming ability.

• Register through our app (MotionVibe) on your desktop or mobile device.

Central Y:
Tue/Thur:  11:30am – 12:45pm
Sat:  8 – 9:15am

North Y:
Mo: 6 – 7:15am
Wed: Noon – 1:15pm
Sat: 9:30 – 10:45am

Jump in, the water’s great! Check out the variety of water exercise classes available for adults looking to challenge themselves without stress on joints or who just enjoy the water. Instructors lead small groups through water aerobics, core strengthening and much more.

Gain muscle conditioning and cardiovascular endurance from the aerobic choreography and the resistance of the water. Ideal for all fitness levels & non-swimmers.

Water Exercise classes require a reservation at our Spokane Y locations. Reservations are made through your MotionVibe account.

Water Exercise Schedule & Reservations

Lazy River – North YMCA

Slide – Valley YMCA

Kids Wading Pool Play Structure – Central YMCA

Warm Water Pool – Central YMCA

Recreation Pools:
North YMCA
Valley YMCA

Lap Pools:
Central YMCA
North YMCA
Valley YMCA
Litehouse YMCA

Sauna:
Central YMCA
North YMCA
South YMCA
Valley YMCA
Litehouse YMCA

Steam Room:
Central YMCA
Litehouse YMCA

Jacuzzi:
Central YMCA
North YMCA
Valley YMCA
Litehouse YMCA