Swim Team
You don't need to be an advanced swimmer to take part in the YMCA's local competitive swim teams! At the Y, we teach youth swimmers of all abilities competitive swimming skills like stroke development, time improvement and working together as a team while developing a healthy lifestyle.
Swim Team
The Y is here to make swimming both fun and competitive! Our teams provide a way for our community's youth to engage in good sportsmanship while staying active as they race to the end of the pool.
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Why the Y
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TEAMWORK
Everyone wins when we work as a team! Children learn the value of working together toward a common goal regardless of the outcome.
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FUN
With creative programming, enthusiastic staff, and dedicated volunteers, we guarantee FUN for every child.
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SELF-ESTEEM
When you feel good about yourself, you have the courage to try new things and have new experiences.
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MAKE NEW FRIENDS
The Y is a friendly, inclusive, and safe place for your child to expand their social skills and make lifelong friendships.
Locations
- Offered at the following YMCA locations: Floyd County, Northeast, Oldham County, and Southwest Family YMCAs
Schedule
Seasonally in afternoons and evenings. Please contact the branch for detailed scheduling.
Starting Price
Pricing varies by level and location
Age Range
5 to 18 years
The Y is for everyone. If you're looking for financial help, we offer affordable membership and program rates based on household income. Please stop by the branch or give us a call to discuss whether you are eligible for assistance.
At a Glance
The Y is here to make swimming both fun and competitive! Our teams provide a way for our community's youth to engage in good sportsmanship while staying active as they race to the end of the pool. Participants will learn endurance, confidence and crucial aquatic life skills that will reward them throughout their lives.
Program Levels
Swim team levels may vary across branches.
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Blue
This is a Y-USA swimming entry-level group. Skills will be taught with an emphasis on fun and teamwork to continue to ensure that all swimmers develop a long-term love for the sport.
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Silver
This is a competitive Y-USA swimming training group designed to prepare swimmers for Y-USA level of competition for the short course season.
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Gold
This a level above Silver level of competitive Y-USA swim training group designed to prepare swimmers for Regional Y-USA Zones and State levels of competition.
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Platinium
This is a highly competitive training group designed to prepare swimmers for State Y-USA, Regional Y-USA Zones & Nationals as well as regional High School levels of competition.
What YMCA locations offer a swim team?
What YMCA locations offer a swim team?
The following YMCA locations offer a swim team:
- Floyd County Family YMCA
- Northeast Family YMCA
- Oldham County Family YMCA
- Southwest Family YMCA
Will there be a skill evaluation?
Will there be a skill evaluation?
Swimmers must be able to swim a full 25 yards (one length of the lap pool) on their front and on their back to qualify for the team. Please contact the local branch to schedule a skill evaluation.
How often do swim teams meet for practice?
How often do swim teams meet for practice?
Depending on the swim team, level and location, practice times vary. On average, teams meet twice weekly. Please contact your local branch for detailed scheduling.
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