MWR - Sports, Aquatics, & Fitness

♦ Sports, Fitness and Aquatics

United States Army Garrison Japan
Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Attn: IMJN-MWR-SP
Unit 45006, APO AP 96343-5006
Bldg 205, Yano Fitness Center, Camp Zama

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 0530-2100
Sat & Sun 0800-1800

DSN: (315)263-3954 Fax: (315)263-5430
Commercial Ph#: 011-81-46-407-3954
Commercial Fax#: 011-81-46-407-5430
Local Ph#: 046-407-3954
Local Fax#: 046-407-5430

♦ Yano Fitness Center offers

Free Weights & Selectorized Equipment
Cardio Equipment
3 Racquetball Courts
Aerobics/Martial Arts Room
25 Meter Indoor Pool
Sauna, Jacuzzi, & Steam Room
Basketball, Volleyball, & Badminton Courts
Indoor Running Track
Personal Training
Aerobics/Water Aerobics
Yoga
Massage & Aqua Massage
2 Tanning Booths
Stretch Center
Locker & Towel Service Available

♦ Aquatics

United States Army Garrison-Japan
Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Attn: IMJN-MWR-SP
Unit 45006, APO AP 96343-5006
Bldg 205, Yano Fitness Center, Camp Zama

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 0600-1900
Sat & Sun 1000-1800

DSN: (315)263-3348 Fax: (315)263-5430
Commercial Ph#: 011-81-46-407-3348
Commercial Fax#: 011-81-46-407-5430
Local Ph#: 046-407-3348
Local Fax#: 046-407-5430

♦ Aquatics Programs: Learn-to-Swim

All courses will be taught in accordance with American Red Cross (ARC) standards (R.04). American Red Cross certifications will be given when applicable. This is a year-round Learn-to-Swim program with classes offered in the fall, spring, and a comprehensive program offered during the summer.

YOUTH CLASS LEVELS

Infant/Toddler (ages 12 months to 3 years): This is for the child age 12 months to 3 years and requires a parent/guardian to be in the water with the child. Skills are developmental and age-appropriate. Class is based on participation and not Pass/Fail. Classes are 35 minutes long (9 lessons each session). Maximum enrollment is eight parent/child pairs.

Toddler/Preschool (ages 3 to 5 years): This is for the child age 3 to 5 and does not require the parent/guardian to be in the water. Skills are developmental and age-appropriate and many times exceed Level 1 and some Level 2 skills. Level A is for children who have no previous water experience, or they have previously taken Level A and are recommended to re-take Level A. Level B is for children who have had successful experience in Level A (or the previous program). Classes are limited to four to five children. Class is based on participation and not Pass/Fail. Classes are 35 minutes long (9 lessons each session). Maximum enrollment is four to five participants.
Please note that many skills exceed Level 1 and some exceed Level 2; however, this program is designed for the young child and teaches skills appropriate to the child's age and physical ability.

Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills (age 6 years and up): This is for the non-swimmer who may or may not be comfortable in the water. This level works on basics such as putting the face in the water, blowing bubbles, learning to float and kick with support, and personal safety skills. Minimum age for children in Level 1 only is 6 years of age.

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills : This is for the individual who may or may not have some skills in the water, but no real swimming skills. This level works on holding breath, submerging, floating and kicking from supported to unsupported, development of Front Crawl and propulsion on the back, and more personal safety.

Level 3: Stroke Development : This is for the individual who has some propulsive skills and has passed Level 2. In this level, students learn to glide and tread water. Front Crawl and Back Crawl are developed. Elementary diving skills and dolphin kick are introduced as well as more personal safety skills.

Level 4: Stroke Improvement: This is for the individual who has passed Level 3. All previously learned strokes are reviewed and further developed.Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Elementary Backstroke are introduced and developed. Diving is further developed. Scissors kick is introduced, as well as more personal safety skills.

Level 5: Stroke Refinement: This is for the individual who has passed Level 4. All previous learned strokes are reviewed and further developed. Sidestroke is developed to a higher performance standard. Diving is further developed. Flip turns are introduced as well as more personal safety skills.

Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency: This is for the individual who has passed Level 5. All previous learned strokes are reviewed and further developed. Turns are reviewed and worked on. In addition to the core skill requirements, there are four categories of additional skills development for Level 6: Category S emphasizes Personal Water Safety; Category D emphasizes Fundamentals of Diving; Category L emphasizes Lifeguard Readiness; Category F emphasizes Fitness Swimming.

ADULT CLASS LEVELS

Adult Beginner (Levels 1, 2, and 3-see Levels listed above): Someone who may or may not be comfortable in the water and does not have any swimming skills, or has some basic swimming skills, but no stroke development. Class focus is on water exploration, personal safety skills, and learning primary skills such as floating, kicking, bobbing, and some stroke readiness skills.

Adult Advanced (Levels 4, 5 and 6-see Levels listed above): Someone who is comfortable in the water and has some swimming skills. Class focus is on personal safety skills, learning proper stroke, kicking, and breathing techniques for various strokes. There may be some conditioning swimming (as appropriate for skill level).

♦ Aquatics Programs: Courses

Guard Start: Junior Lifeguard Program: The American Red Cross Guard Start program provides youth with a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills to give them a better understanding of being safety in and around the water, what do to do in case of an emergency, as well as prepare them for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Course. The Guard Start Program consists of lessons in:
Prevention, Fitness, Response, Leadership, and Professionalism.

Lifeguard Mentoring Program: In conjunction with the Guard Start: Junior Lifeguard Program, participants who complete the Guard Start program and sign a Mentoring Agreement (with the parent's permission), can volunteer 16 hours of their time in a Junior Lifeguard capacity. Participants will be mentored by certified Lifeguard staff to learn what is involved in some of the day-to-day activities of Lifeguarding. They will learn by doing and by being part of those activities under the guidance of their mentor. NOTE: In the event of an emergency situation, only trained Lifeguard staff will be responsible for responding and providing care.

Lifeguard Courses
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Course provides training for entry- level lifeguards. Students learn skills and knowledge necessary to help prevent, to recognize, and to respond to emergencies and sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives and takes over.

The core curriculum includes CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/AED/FPR), First Aid, and Lifeguard Skills. Optional modules are offered in conjunction with this course: Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) (taught with core), and Oxygen

Lifeguard Instructor Courses
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and modules of the Lifeguard Training Program: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer and Preventing Disease Transmission to entry-level lifeguards. The training in this instructor course prepares instructor candidates by developing their understanding of how to use course materials, how to conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participants' progress. Fundamentals of Instructor Training will be taught in conjunction with the Lifeguard Instructor Course.

Water Safety Instructor Courses
The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course provides training for individuals to become swimming instructors. Participants will learn how to teach the fundamentals of learning to swim, how to breakdown strokes, how to apply hydrodynamic principles to teaching swimming, and how to adapt teaching methods for the very young child, adults, and individuals with special needs. This training includes the Fundamental of Instructor Training course.

♦ Aquatics Programs: Other Programs

Water Aerobics: Instructors provide a wide-variety of exercises that combine aerobic and cardio conditioning as well as using the natural resistance of the water to tone and strengthen muscles. The Water Aerobics program is on-going and classes are offered daily during the week.

Unit Training: Several options are available for units to participate in PT at the pool. Types of training we support: Water Survival Training, Water Aerobics, Aqua Jogger, APFT Swim Test, Water Exercise, Swimming Technique, Water Polo, Inner Tube Water Polo, and Water Basketball. Instructors are available depending on staffing availability and the type of activity requested. Dates should be checked on for availability. Reservations need to be made at least two weeks in advance. A "Pool Training Reservation Request" should be submitted to the Aquatics Director at Yano Fitness Center. Forms can be e-mailed upon request.

♦ Aquatics Facilities

Yano Aquatics Facility: This facility is open year-round. It is an indoor facility with a 25 meter, 8-lane pool with shallow water and deep water areas (3 feet to 12 feet). There is a separate wading pool for children 6 and under. In addition, there is a sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam room adjacent to the pool area. The Solarium is a room that has tables, chairs, and lounge chairs to relax. The room can be reserved for parties during operational hours (at a fee).

SHA Aquatics Facility: This facility is open during the summer months only. This is an outdoor facility with a 25 meter, 6-lane pool with shallow water and deep water areas 3 feet to 9 feet). There is a separate junior pool (3 feet to 4 feet) with a water volleyball net set up, and a separate wading pool for children 6 and under. There is a large grassy area with picnic tables and another area with a volleyball net set up.

♦ Aquatics: Other Information

Age Policy for Pools: Children 12 years of age and below are NOT permitted in the pool unless accompanied by AND under the direct supervision of a parent or adult guardian. Children 13 and older have access to the pools without parental supervision. Exception: Children participating in special programs organized and conducted by Aquatics, CYS, the schools, or other authorized youth organizations may participate under designated adult supervision.

Age Policy for Sauna, Jacuzzi, and Steam Room: Children 12 years of age and below are NOT permitted in the sauna, Jacuzzi, or steam room. Youth 13 to 15 can use the sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam room as only as they are accompanied by AND under the direct supervision of a parent or adult guardian. Youth 16 and older can use the sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam room without supervision, but must still adhere to safety requirements for those areas.

Solarium Reservations: The Solarium can be reserved for parties by submitting a "Solarium Reservation Request" to the Front Desk at Yano Fitness Center no less than two weeks in advance. Reservations are based on availability. There is a fee. Forms are available at Yano Fitness Center. Forms can be e-mailed to you upon request.

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♦ Fitness

United States Army Garrison-Japan
Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Attn: IMJN-MWR-SP
Unit 45006, APO AP 96343-5006
Bldg 205, Yano Fitness Center, Camp Zama

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 0530-2100
Sat & Sun 1000-1800

DSN: (315)263-4042 Fax: (315)263-5430
Commercial Ph#: 011-81-46-407-4042
Commercial Fax#: 011-81-46-407-5430
Local Ph#: 046-407-4042
Local Fax#: 046-407-5430

♦ Fitness Coordinator

Personal Fitness Training
Body Composition Analysis
Nutritional Guidance
Fitness Assessments
Exercise Orientations Group/Individual

♦ Other Programs

Super Circuit Class
Mon & Wed 1200-1230/Tues & Thurs 1730-1800
PT Conditioning
Abdominals plus one other body part class.

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♦ Depot Fitness

United States Army Garrison-Japan
Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Attn: IMJN-MWR-SP
Unit 45006, APO AP 96343-5006
Bldg. 145-S4, Sagami General Depot

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 0930-1830
Sat & Sun: 0930-1830

DSN: (315) 268-4729
Commercial Ph#: 011-81- 42-869-4729
Local Ph#: 042-869-4729

♦ Depot Fitness Center offers

Free Weights/ Selectorized Equipment
Cardio Equipment
Basketball Court
Racquetball Court
Heavy Bag/ Speed Bag
Sauna
Towel and Lockers available
Equipment check-out

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♦ Intramural Sports Program

United States Army Garrison-Japan
Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Attn: IMJN-MWR-SP
Unit 45006, APO AP 96343-5006
Bldg 205, Yano Fitness Center, Camp Zama

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 0530- 2100
Sat & Sun: 1000-1800

DSN: (315)263-7980 Fax: (315)263-5430
Commercial Ph#: 011-81-46-407-7980
Commercial Fax#: 011-81-46-407-5430
Local Ph#: 046-407-7980
Local Fax#: 046-407-5430

♦ Intramural Sports Program offers

The Intramural Sports Programs provide soldiers an opportunity to participate in a full range of individual and team sports. The programs enhance group morale and the development of a high state of mental and physical well being; assists in the development of the vital assets of teamwork and the will to win, confidence, and aggressiveness; and compliments the required unit physical training program. All military personnel in the Camp Zama, Sagami Depot, and Sagamihara Housing Area, retirees, DOD/DAC, AAFES, family members (18 years of age or older and not in high school), JGSDF and JN employees are eligible to participate.

Intramurals - Includes League and Championship Tournament
Basketball - (Jan- Mar) Deadline: Mid December
Volleyball - (Mar-May) Deadline: Mid March
Softball - (Jun-Sep) Deadline: Mid May
Flag Football - (Sep-Nov) Deadline: Mid Sep

Fun Runs
Cherry Blossom 7K Run & 3K Walk (April) Half Marathon (Apr) Firecracker 5K Fun Run (July), Labor Day 5K Fun Run (Sep), Ekiden (7 Oct)

Other Tournaments/Leagues and Special Events
Racquetball Tournament (Feb/11 Jun/15 Oct), Softball (IM 4-5 June/20-21 August), Summer Basketball (Aug), Volleyball (Feb/25 Sep), Basketball (19-20 Nov), Doubles Tennis (14 May/29 Oct), Doubles Badminton (25 Jun) Singles Badminton (TBD) and 7 Person Soccer (21 May/6 Sep), Four On Four Volleyball (17 Dec) Free Throw Contest (Jan) and Three Point Shoot Out (Jan) Sand Volleyball (4 July) & Adult Friendship Games (TBD), 4-4 Sand Volleyball (July), Home run Derby (18 July), Three on three Basketball (Mar), One on One Basketball (TBD), Friendship Basketball Game(Aug), Army/Navy Game (Dec)

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