Our wellness instructors are here for you; whether you need help getting started, a refreshed program as boredom is setting in or you have decided to train for your first marathon, we can and will help.  As a member of the Granite YMCA, you can receive up to 7 coaching sessions as part of your membership!

During your Coaching session you will be walked through all aspects of living a healthy life and leave with a clear program for success.  The goals are yours and the program is yours.  Typical orientations include the following components:

• General introduction to the facility
• Discussion around possible health concerns
• Goal setting; short and long term
• Warming up
• Flexibility work
• Cardiovascular training
• Resistance training
• Cooling down
• Reducing stress
• Program review

Our wellness instructors are always available to change, amend, or refresh your program whenever you need them to.  For more information or to make an appointment at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester, please call 603-623-3558 or at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown, please call 603-497-4663.

For infants/toddlers and children up to 3 years old.  Adults accompany children in the water as their own instructors with guidance from an instructor in the water. Children are introduced to the aquatic environment through exploration and are encouraged to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.  More experienced children will explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.  This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student's future progress in swimming.

For children aged 6+. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student's future progress in swimming.

For children aged 3-6 with little to some experience in the water but not yet able to swim the full length of the pool on their own without flotation.  Instructors assist children in the pool while they develop comfort with underwater exploration and basic safety skills as well as basic swimming skills like body positions, breath control, and basic movement through the water using the swim-float-swim skillset when they are ready.

For children 5+ with little to some experience in the water but not yet able to swim the full length of the pool on their own without flotation.  Instructors assist children in the pool while they develop comfort with underwater exploration and basic safety skills as well as basic swimming skills like body positions, breath control, and basic movement through the water using the swim-float-swim skillset when they are ready.

For intermediate to advanced swimmers aged 6+ that have completed Stage 4: Stroke Introduction.  Students should be able to swim 25-50 yards of front and back crawl well and know the basics of breaststroke and dolphin kick.  Further stroke development for the 4 competitive strokes will be practiced as well as some fun skills like diving and flip turns.

This class is designed for beginner adults with little or no swimming experience to gain confidence and comfort in the water.  Swimmers learn water adjustment, floating, safety skills, and are introduced to basic swimming strokes.

This class is for those adults who are developing confidence and independence in the water.  Swimmers are able to swim 25 yards on their front and back while putting their face in the water without a flotation device.  Swimmers learn rotary breathing, stroke development and survival swimming skills.

This program is designed to give swimmers a more competitive workout with swimmers of their ability and training level.  Lanes will be split by ability and practices will be designed and implemented by a YMCA swim coach.  This is a great opportunity to train with like-minded swimmers and to challenge each other, get a great workout, and have fun!

If you are unsure if this group is right for you, or for more information, please contact  Ronny Rose, YMCA of Downtown Manchester Aquatics Director.

Celebrate the start of summer with us!  Whether you have errands to run, dinner plans, or want to relax at home, the Y has you covered.  During our summer-themed Kid's Night, our trained child care professionals will keep your kids healthy and active playing with water and sand tables, gym games, crafts, dinner and more.  Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite summer attire such as sunglasses and hats.  There will be a prize for best dressed!  Please make sure your children wear or bring closed-toe shoes.

Siblings: $15

Join us for casual games and competitive play, welcoming all ages and skill levels!

July 1: Casual games only, with usual pre-game discussion of puzzles and strategy.

July 8, 15, 22, 29: Four-round chess tournament
Details: One game per week, with a competitive section for US Chess Federation members and a casual section for non-rated play
Time Control: To be decided. Vote at this link.

Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Discussion on tactics and puzzle themes
6:30pm - Check-in closes; Round pairings formulated
6:45pm - Game clocks start ticking
9:00pm - Facility closes

Arrive no later than 6:30pm to ensure a pairing. If you expect to arrive after 6:30pm, please contact organizer to secure a pairing. 1/2 point byes upon advance request. Limit 1 per tournament. Additional 0 point byes allowed.

Entry Fee:
$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.

Prizes:
Entry fee reimbursed for the winner of the classical tournament. Token prizes for top scores under 1000 and 1500.

Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor.

Newsletter & Contact Info:
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Questions? Email Eric at QueenCityChessNH@gmail.com, or text or call (929) 900-4226.