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PRE-TEAM

Swimmers in this group are generally age 10 & under. They are new to the sport and have not met the minimal requirements for the Novice Team. The goal of this group is stroke development and fun. Swimmers in this group will have the option to move to the Novice Team if they are able to meet the requirements. Swimmers must be able to complete 50 yards freestyle and 25 yards backstroke. They must also have a working knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. This group practices once a week at the City Center on Wednesdays or at the L-S YMCA on Thursdays. Swimmers are NOT required to have a YMCA membership unless they plan to participate in meets or move to the NOVICE TEAM.  $175 member/$190 non-member             

 

Session I (Sept. 10 – Dec. 4)*                

$175 member/$190 non-member                                

*There is no pre-team on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27

 

Session II (December 10 – March 12)*   

$175 member/$190 non-member

*There is no pre-team on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1             

 

NOVICE TEAM

Swimmers in this group are generally age 11 & under and have minimal competitive experience. They are expected to swim from September thru March with the option to continue in the spring. The goal of this group is to build a strong foundation of swimming skills and a love of the sport. The focus is on stroke development and fun! Swimmers must be able to complete 100 yards of freestyle with good breathing and 25 yards of backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimmers may practice 3 days per week. USA Swimming registration is optional.

 

$651 (September 8th – March 15th)

$93/month for 7 months

 

$792 (September 9th – May 23rd)

$88/month for 9 months

 

ADVANCED AGE GROUP

Swimmers in this group are generally age 8-12 and have some competitive experience. The goal of this group is to further the development of all four strokes, starts, and turns. The focus of this group is on stroke mechanics and conditioning. Swimmers must be able to complete 200 yards freestyle, 50 backstroke, and a legal length of breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers must also be able to dive and do a flip turn. Swimmers may practice 4 days per week from September thru May and 2 days per week in the summer. USA Swimming registration is optional.

 

$770 (September 8th – March 15th)

$110/month for 7 months

 

$936 (September 8th – May 23rd)

$104/month for 9 months

 

$1045 (September 8th – July 25th)

$95/month for 11 months

 

JUNIOR TEAM

Swimmers in this group must be approved by the coaching staff. This group is for swimmers age 11 and older who have significant competitive experienceThis group will focus on refining stroke mechanics and increasing training intensity. Swimmers in this group must be able to make 5 x 100’s freestyle on an interval of 1:40 or faster. Swimmers may practice 5 days per week. Swimmers are expected to train from September thru May with the option to continue in the summer. 

USA registration is optional. 

 

$1089 (September 8th – May 22nd)

$121/month for 9 months

 

$1265 (September 8th – July 25th)

$115/month for 11 months

 

HIGH SCHOOL

This group is for high school swimmers who have not met the SENIOR TEAM training criteria or have commitments to other sports and activities. Swimmers must be 14 or older and able to make 5 x 100’s freestyle on an interval of 1:40 or faster. Swimmers may practice 5 days per week. USA Swimming registration is optional.

 

$1116 (September 8th – May 22nd)

$124/month for 9 months

 

$1298 (September 8th – July 25th)

$118/month for 11 months

 

SENIOR TEAM

Swimmers in this group must be approved by the coaching staff. This group is for high school age swimmers who are willing to make a more serious commitment to the sport. The goal of this group is to prepare swimmers for success in their high school program and the YMCA and USA Swimming circuits. They will have challenging workouts with a focus on preparation for advanced competition. Swimmers in this group must have YMCA District times, demonstrate a commitment to the sport, and be able to make 8 x 100’s freestyle on an interval of 1:20 or faster. USA registration is required. 

 

Senior swimmers are required to swim from September thru July. Senior swimmers must maintain an average attendance of 71% or better. Seniors wishing to participate in the Senior Dryland program must maintain an average attendance of 85% or better. 

 

$1628 (September 3rd – July 25th)

$148/month for 11 months



Families are responsible for the entire balance of the season that they committed to regardless of swimmer attendance.  Swimmers who withdrawal from the program for medical reasons must submit a doctor’s excuse.