We continue to build our relationship with Knox College through hosting student volunteers in our After School Programs. There are over 30 Knox student volunteers who help our programs thrive and help us meet our overall goal of providing a wonderful before and after school experience for our participants. This partnership is mutually beneficial for the Knox County YMCA and for Knox College; our Before and After School Program participants gain role models in the form of college students they can look up to, while Knox students gain an impactful experience working with children, and get to do meaningful service in their community. Volunteers help the kids with homework, play alongside them during free time, and assist the YMCA instructors by creating new, fun programming ideas.
Aquatics
Vitale Pool Schedule
Effective December 1-22, 2019
Please scroll to the bottom of the page to view schedule changes!
Download the December 1-22 Vitale Pool Schedule here
**Download the upcoming December 22- January 4 Winter Break Schedule here**
Have you heard about our 100 Mile Swim Club? Click here for the details!
Lane Swim
| Day | Times | Lanes | ||
| Monday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00-5:15pm 5:15-8:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane 2 Lanes | ||
| Tuesday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00-5:15pm 5:15-8:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane 2 Lanes | ||
| Wednesday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00-5:15pm 5:15-8:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane 2 Lanes | ||
| Thursday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00-5:15pm 5:15-8:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane 2 Lanes | ||
| Friday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-5:00pm 5:00-7:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane | ||
| Saturday | 6:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes | ||
| Sunday | 10:00am-4:50pm | 2 Lanes |
Lap Swimming Tips: Please enter the pool from the shallow end. To avoid accidents, when entering an occupied lane please get the first swimmers’ acknowledgement that you are there. Please get kickboards, pull buoys, etc. before entering the pool.
Directions: If there are one or two swimmers in a lane, they may elect to split the lane in half. The entrance of a third person immediately changes the lane to “circle” swimming format.
Speed: Please try to choose a lane with swimmers that most nearly match your speed.
Open Swim
| Day | Times | ||
| Monday | 10:00-11:00am 11:45am-1:00pm 2:00-4:15pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed 3:00-4:15pm) 7:00-8:50pm | ||
| Tuesday | 12:00-1:00pm 3:00-4:15pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed) 5:15-8:50pm | ||
| Wednesday | 10:00-11:00am 11:45am-1:00pm 3:00-4:15pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed) 5:15-8:50pm | ||
| Thursday | 12:00-1:00pm 2:00-4:15pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed 3:00-4:15pm) 7:00-8:50pm | ||
| Friday | 10:00-11:00am 11:45-1:00pm 2:00-5:00pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed 3:00-4:15pm) | ||
| Saturday | 12:30-4:50pm | ||
| Sunday | 10:00am-4:50pm |
Ages 9 & under must be accompanied in the pool by a competent adult. Swim test is required each visit for deep water swim.
Water Exercise
| Day | Class | Time | ||
| Monday | Water Wellness Aqua ROM Aquaerobics | 9:00-9:55am 11:00-11:45am 1:00-1:55pm | ||
| Tuesday | Strength & Stretch Deep Water H20 Aqua ROM | 9:00-10:00am 1:00-1:55pm 2:00-2:45pm | ||
| Wednesday | Water Wellness Aqua ROM Aquaerobics | 9:00-9:55am 11:00-11:45am 1:00-1:55pm | ||
| Thursday | Strength & Stretch Deep Water H20 Aqua ROM | 9:00-10:00am 1:00-1:55pm 2:00-2:45pm | ||
| Friday | Aquaerobics Aqua ROM Water Wellness | 9:00-9:55am 11:00-11:45am 1:00-1:55pm |
Aqua ROM (Range Of Motion): Offered in the shallow end of the pool, this class is designed for those suffering from arthritis. Exercise will help to reduce pain and stiffness as promoted by the Illinois Arthritis Foundation and Tai Chi for Arthritis.
Aquaerobics: An exciting and popular exercise! Warm-up, workout (aerobic), and a cool down can be done in the shallow end of the pool.
Deep Water H20: No impact deep water class with flotation belt. Super workout for all levels.
Strength & Stretch: Medium impact class using barbells to strengthen all muscles while using Yoga style stretches to work out any tight muscles in the body.
Water Wellness: Medium intensity workout including cardio, stretching and toning using barbells.
Swim Lessons
| Day | Class | Time | ||
| Monday | Youth Stage 3 & 4 Parent/Child Advanced Parent/Child Preschool Stage 1 & 3 | 5:00-5:45pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:30-7:00pm | ||
| Thursday | Youth Stage 1 & 3 Parent/Child & Preschool Stage 2 Preschool Stage 1 & 4 | 5:00-5:45pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:30-7:00pm | ||
| Saturday | Preschool Stage 1 & 2 Preschool Stage 3 & 4 Youth Stage 1 & 2 Youth Stage 4 Youth Stage 5 & 6 | 9:00-9:30am 9:30-10:00am 10:00-10:45am 10:45-11:30am 11:30-12:15pm |
Schedule Changes
We do our best to keep the pool open to members, however at times it is necessary to make adjustments to the schedule.
Please note the following Vitale Pool changes:
- Saturday, December 14th, 12:00-5:00pm due to Krocs Home Swim Meet
- Monday, December 16th, 4:00-8:30pm (One lap lane will be open at 5:00pm)
- Monday, December 23rd-Friday, December 27th, 8:00-9:30am GHS Dive Practice (Two lap lanes will be open)
- Monday, December 23rd-Friday, December 27th, No Open Swim 3:00-3:45pm due to School Out Days
- Tuesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, Closed at 2:50pm
- Wednesday, December 25th, Merry Christmas, Closed
- Monday, December 30th-Friday, January 3rd, 8:00-9:30am GHS Dive Practice (Two lap lanes will be open)
- Monday, December 30th-Friday, January 3rd, No Open Swim 3:00-3:45pm
- Tuesday, December 31st, New Year’s Eve, Closed at 2:50pm
- Wednesday, January 1st, Happy New Year! Open 7:00-11:00am
For last minute or unexpected closures, please keep up to date via our Facebook Pages or Mobile App!
Any questions regarding the Aquatics Schedule, please contact Tiffany Kulland, Program Coordinator at tkulland@knoxymca.org. Thank you!
