Embarcadero
YMCA Aquatics
From adult and
youth swim lessons to Masters, we have it all! Come work off your
stress in our 5 lane, 25 meter lap pool; try an aqua aerobics class
in our 10 meter activity pool; or improve your stroke with one of
our free clinics! Whatever you choose, be sure to finish up with
a dip in the hot tub...ahhh!
All this and more...conveniently located in downtown San Francisco.
For more information about any of our aquatics programs, contact
the Aquatics Department at (415) 615-1305.
POLICIES
Activity Pool Policies
- State health law requires a shower before entering.
- No running on the pool deck.
- Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- No rough play in the pool.
- Appropriate swim attire is required at all times.
- Consult the lifeguard for further assistance.
Whirlpool Policies
- State health law requires a shower before entering.
- Children under 5 are not permitted. Children ages 6 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Reading materials are not permitted in the pool area.
- Do not enter the pool if you have wounds, bandages or an infectious disease.
- Do not use body oils, lotions, salts or other substances prior to entering the whirlpool.
- Persons with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions should consult a physician before use.
- Limit time in Whirlpool to 10 minutes.
- Consult the lifeguard for further assistance.
Lap Pool Policies
- Communicate with the other swimmers in your lane to avoid collisions and injuries.
- Lanes are divided into Fast, Medium and Slow speeds. Please swim in the lane most appropriate to your speed. Swimmers may be asked by a Lifeguard to change lanes during higher usage times.
- Two people sharing a lane may split the lane, each swimmer staying on one side of the center line.
- When a third person enters a lane, it is the responsibility of the swimmer entering the pool to get the other two swimmers’ attention to circle swim.
- Swimmers can share a lane by circle swimming with swimmers staying to the right and swimming in a counter clockwise circular pattern.
- The maximum lap swimmers allowed per lane is 5 except during a scheduled coached workout.
- If a swimmer is following closely behind you, stop at the wall and let them pass. If a swimmer is unaware that you are trying to pass, tap them gently on the foot and pass when you reach the wall.
- Participants must be able to swim a full length to use lanes designated for lap swim. Please stop only at lane ends.
- Some lanes may be closed for programs. Please see the schedule for details.
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise
- The YMCA and the Arthritis Foundation co-developed this national program where physical activity classes are designed for persons with arthritis, suffering from musculoskeletal pain, or who have difficulty with weight bearing exercise to improve their range of motion and muscular strength. In each class, an Arthritis Foundation trained and certified instructor leads exercises for all the joints as well as walking and other endurance activities.
- Classes are free to members or for a monthly program fee to non-members and meet on Wednesday from 2 to 3pm and Saturday from 12:15 to 1:15pm in the activity pool. Members can just show up a few minutes before the class begins. Non-members should contact the membership desk or Ross Goo at rgoo@ymcasf.org or 415-615-1336, for more information.
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