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This competitive program offers children and teens an opportunity to work with trained coaches to improve swimming skills, endurance and promote a healthy lifestyle.

  • Ages: 4 to 21 years
  • Requirements: Swimmers must:
    • Have a YMCA Family membership
    • Be able to demonstrate the following skills:
      • Swim 25-yard freestyle, demonstrating breathing to the side and good body position
      • Swim 25-yard backstroke, demonstrating good body position
      • Swim 25-yard breaststroke or butterfly
      • Can demonstrate the fundamentals of a forward dive from the edge of the pool

YMCA Swim Teams

Health and Safety during COVID-19

Our swim team participants will be asked to adhere to our location’s safety measures. Additional steps will be included to ensure our swimmers have a safe and enjoyable experience. These steps include:

  • Limiting the number of swimmers per lane
  • Encouraging parent drop off and pick up and limiting parent spectating

Blue 1 Dryland Training

Cottingham Campus
12/1/22 - 3/31/23
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Dryland program for our Blue 1 (5:30-7:30 PM and 6-7:30 PM)

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/15/22 3/1/23 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/01/22 - 12/31/22
Tu,Th - 1 hr
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01/01/23 - 01/31/23
Tu,Th - 1 hr
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02/01/23 - 02/28/23
Tu,Th - 1 hr
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Tu,Th - 1 hr
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Blue 1 Pay in Full-October Start

Cottingham Campus
10/1/22 - 3/31/23
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Pay in full option for those starting in October.

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/11/22 12/2/22 Online / Front Desk $ 540.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/01/22 - 03/31/23
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Closes
12/02/2022

Blue 1-Month to Month

Cottingham Campus
12/1/22 - 3/31/23
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For swimmers with experience on competitive swim teams aged 12-21. This is our top swim group and will have a higher expectation on meet attendance and practice attendance. Lanes will be split based on ability and age. The aim of this group is to learn life and athletic skills through the lens of competitive swimming.

Group Placements will be done by the Head Coach. (Tyler [email protected])

Dryland and Morning Practices will be included  starting in October.

Main Focus:

  • Improving and fine tuning stroke technique
  • Improving aerobic and anaerobic capacity
  • Incorporating advanced race strategies
  • The enjoyment of swimming in a competitive environment

Note: $50 registration fee covers cost of 1 cap, team shirt, and meet entry fees for swimmers.

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/25/21 3/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/01/22 - 12/31/22
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1 hr, 30 mins
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01/01/23 - 01/31/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1 hr, 30 mins
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02/01/23 - 02/28/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1 hr, 30 mins
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Blue 1-Payment in Full

Cottingham Campus
8/16/22 - 3/31/23
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For swimmers with experience on competitive swim teams aged 12-21. This is our top group and will have a higher expectation for meet and practice participation. Lanes will be split based on ability and age. The aim of this group is to learn life and athletic skills through the lens of competitive swimming.

Group Placements will be done by the Head Coach. (Tyler [email protected])

Dryland and Morning Practices will be included in  starting in October.

Main Focus:

  • Improving and fine tuning stroke technique
  • Improving aerobic and anaerobic capacity
  • Incorporating advanced race strategies
  • The enjoyment of swimming in a competitive environment

Note: $50 registration fee covers cost of 1 cap, team shirt, and meet entry fees for swimmers.

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/16/22 - 03/31/23
Registration
Closed

Blue 2-Month to Month

Cottingham Campus
12/1/22 - 3/31/23
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For swimmers with experience on competitive swim teams aged 10-21. Lanes will be split based on ability and age. This is our second highest group. The aim of this group is to learn life and athletic skills through the lens of competitive swimming.

Group Placements will be done by the Head Coach. (Tyler [email protected])

Dryland and Morning Practices will be included starting in October.

Main Focus:

  • Improving and fine tuning stroke technique
  • Improving aerobic and anaerobic capacity
  • Incorporating advanced race strategies
  • The enjoyment of swimming in a competitive environment

Note: $50 registration fee covers cost of practice cap, team shirt, and meet entry fees for swimmers.

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/9/22 2/1/23 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/01/22 - 12/31/22
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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01/01/23 - 01/31/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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02/01/23 - 02/28/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Blue 2-Pay In Full

Cottingham Campus
8/17/22 - 3/31/23
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This is the Pay in Full Option for Blue 2.

For swimmers with experience on competitive swim teams aged 10-21. Lanes will be split based on ability and age. The aim of this group is to learn life and athletic skills through the lens of competitive swimming.

Group Placements will be done by the Head Coach. (Tyler [email protected])

Dryland and Morning Practices will be included starting in October.

Main Focus:

  • Improving and fine tuning stroke technique
  • Improving aerobic and anaerobic capacity
  • Incorporating advanced race strategies
  • The enjoyment of swimming in a competitive environment

Note: $50 registration fee covers cost of practice cap, team shirt, and meet entry fees for swimmers.

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/17/22 - 03/31/23
Registration
Closed

Silver Team-Month to Month

Cottingham Campus
12/1/22 - 3/31/23
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Our middle group for swimmers aged 7-12. This is for swimmers who know at least 3 or 4 strokes at some level. Swimmers need to be able to swim 100 yards. This group serves as the bridge between our two groups and will help kids gain confidence in their swimming while also preparing them for the competitive environment in a fun and stress free practice

Main Focus:

  • Learning all four strokes
  • Introducing race strategy
  • Further advancing stoke techniques
  • Competing in swim meets

Note: Registration fee covers the cost of 1 swim cap, team shirt, and all meet entry fees.

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/26/21 3/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 78.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/01/22 - 12/31/22
Mo,Tu,We,Th
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01/01/23 - 01/31/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th
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02/01/23 - 02/28/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th
 Register  
03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Mo,Tu,We,Th
 Register  

Silver Team-Payment in Full

Cottingham Campus
8/16/22 - 3/31/23
VIEW

Our middle group for swimmers aged 7-12. This is for swimmers who know at least 3 or 4 strokes at some level. Swimmers need to be able to swim 100 yards. This group serves as the bridge between our two groups and will help kids gain confidence in their swimming while also preparing them for the competitive environment in a fun and stress free practice

Main Focus:

  • Learning all four strokes
  • Introducing race strategy
  • Further advancing stoke techniques
  • Competing in swim meets

Note: Registration fee covers the cost of 1 swim cap, team shirt, and all meet entry fees.

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/6/21 2/1/23 Online / Front Desk $ 520.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/16/22 - 03/31/23
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White Team-Month to Month

Cottingham Campus
12/1/22 - 3/31/23
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The White Group is for younger swimmers (4-10) who have moved up from Swim Academy or passed a coaching evaluation. This group is for younger swimmers who know at least 2 of the 4 strokes. Swimmers must be able to swim at least 50 yards. Swimmers will work on technique as well as endurance building in a fun and welcoming environment!

Main Focus:

  • Learning stroke techniques
  • Learning about the wonderful world of swimming
  • Learning how to compete in swim meets
  • Having fun!

Note: Registration fee covers the cost of 1 cap, team shirt, and all meet entry fees.

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/26/21 3/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/01/22 - 12/31/22
Mo,We,Fr - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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01/01/23 - 01/31/23
Mo,We,Fr - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 Register  
02/01/23 - 02/28/23
Mo,We,Fr - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 Register  
03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Mo,We,Fr - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 Register  

White Team-Payment in Full

Cottingham Campus
8/17/22 - 3/31/23
VIEW

The White Team is for younger swimmers (4-10) who have moved up from Swim Academy or passed a coaching evaluation. This group is for younger swimmers who know at least 2 of the 4 strokes. Swimmers must be able to swim at least 50 yards. Swimmers will work on technique as well as endurance building in a fun and welcoming environment!

Main Focus:

  • Learning stroke techniques
  • Learning about the wonderful world of swimming
  • Learning how to compete in swim meets
  • Having fun!

Note: Registration fee covers the cost of 2 caps, team shirt, and all meet entry fees.

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/6/21 1/1/23 Online / Front Desk $ 400.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/17/22 - 03/31/23
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