signing up for YMCA swiming teams
133107
i have no idea what you are asking but if that is what you want to do then do it
435604
At the YMCA.\n\nCoach
368926
Usually you need to have a parent sign you up along with them for a membership at private gyms. May be try your community rec. center they may have different rules.
160092
Almost, try to go to the gym 3/4 times a week, occassionally fit in a swim and a run. Play football when the season's on. Guessing i'm almost with you on that one
331972
try your local church or the YMCA has them and the Police boys clubs I started Judo at that age and swimming at the Y
19897
I swim competitively currently under the coaching personel of 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Kristine Quance.  I love swimming and im not in high school yet.  no funny stories yet but swimming is really good for you
570184
It will depend on whether you are getting certified by the YMCA or the Red Cross..each is different..but basically (and this is from the YMCA test..i haven't take the Red Cross one) you will need to know about what to do in an emergency (first aid, chain of command, accident reports, etc).  You will also need to know about performing rescues and about operating a pool (safety procedures, keeping the pool clean and in good repair, what to do in lightening storms or in emergencies). You will need to know about first aid..caring for hypothermia, hyperthermia, stroke, heart attack, what to do if a victim is bleeding. You will have to know how to clean up after an emergency and what forms to fill out.  This is just a general review...whatever agency is certifying you should have a book that will go over what you need to know..otherwise the test will be difficult.  The YMCA one took me about two hours to complete and it has about 200 questions...multiple choice, true/false, and some written questions.
412526
You'd have to find somewhere that offers classes. In most places you join a gym and don't pay any extra to take group exercise classes. If you are only going for a month you might want to try and work something out with the manager at a local gym since most gyms require long term contracts. The YMCA doesn't require contracts, you can try them. For more information on exercise, visit http://straighthealth.com
53526
Drink lots of water and join your local gym.
482323
Aww thats tough..\n\nYou know high school swimming really does go by age or grgade rahter than ability so if you ae just getting  started then it can be tough and sometimes discouraging to keep up with those who have been swimming most of thier lives!\n\nI have a 12 year old with National times and have coached kids ages 4-19 so I have worked with all abilities and  so I know it can be rough..\n\nI guess you have to keep in mind that you just learned to swim 3 years ago... so bein on a team alone is huge.. and  I think its great!\n\nWhy do you want to speed up your pace?? Ask yourself this... If it is because the others are faster and you feel bad then .. dont..\nIf its cause you want to improve your own times for Yourself then good!!!\n\nOf course practice and your form are key to increasing your pace and decreasing your times!\n\nLook at your starts and your turns as well.. Alot of swimmer lose time on sloppy turns and bad starts.. so have coach look at these..  I've never seen a high school swimmer yet no matter how good that could not improve thier turn or Start.\n\nYou say you swim freestyle..  There are many things in  the stroke mechanics that can be changed to increase pace etc... your coach should be able to look at your stroke and see areas to work on... ask him or her to do that.. say\nhey coach will you look at my stroke and tell me what I can do to improve it... \nThen Cross train... use weights, and elliptical trtainers to cross train if your school has them or you belong to a YMCA... \nRemember its not just upper body you want your lower body is important as well.. kicking and form\n\nDrills in the pool.... use those pull bouys\n\nFinally work endurance!!!!! its tough to work technique without endurance!  Get on treadmills and ellipticals and work that cardio out of the water and then as well\n\nRemember you are looking to improve YOUR times... not beat the fastest guy on the team!\n\nStart out small... know your times and work to decrease those .. little by little it will improve and then you will look back and say WOW when I was a Junior my 50 free was.... \n\nDont get discouraged, and dont worry is you hit a wall where you dont improve for a while...it happens to everyone.. Just push through it!\n\nGood Luck,, and Have fun!!!!!!\n\nWismom
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You could look for a Junior Olympice Team.  Look at http://www.usavolleyball.org/WannaPlay/newregions.v2.asp for your state.  You could also look at parks and recreation departments in your city.  That is where I would start.  \n\nGood Luck
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contact your local YMCA they always need coaches for b-ball, soccer, baseball, etc. also try contacting local schools and see if they have a sports program you can volunteer as a n assistant coach until you get the experience and then se eif their is funding for it to become a job.
315792
You can sign up at their website
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WHERE DO I SIGN UP AND CAN I BRING MY GUNS
625294
There were plenty of people when I went through boot camp with Navy that problems swimming (one girl had never been in a pool).  They teach you!  They'll spend as much time teaching you as they have to.
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YMCA  just cause it fun.
126312
go to their website and they should have more details on how to participate