TRAINING GROUPS & FEES

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. Registration for Pre-Team opens on August 1 on the YMCA website Youth Swim Team – YMCA of the Roses.

Session I

City (Wednesday Sept. 9 – Wednesday Dec. 2)*

L-S (Thursday, Sept. 10- Thursday, Dec. 3)*

$180 member/$195 non-member

*There is no pre-team on Nov. 25 & 26

Session II

City (Wednesday, Dec. 9 – Wednesday, March 10)*

L-S (Thursday, Dec 10 – Thursday, March 11)*

$180 member/$195 non-member

*There is no pre-team on Dec. 23 & 24 & Dec. 30 & 31         

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.

$670 (September 8th – March 15th)

$96/month for 7 months

$816 (September 9th – M

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.

$793 (September 8th – March 15th)

$113/month for 7 months

$968 (September 8th – May 23rd)

$108/month for 9 months

$1076 (September 8th – July 25th)

$98/month for 11 months

ADVANCED PLUS

Swimmers in this group will be selected by coaches prior to the start of the season. These swimmers are generally 9-12 but have stronger swimming skills. This team will continue to develop all four strokes and techniques, but with a higher emphasis on training. Swimmers must be able to complete 200 yards freestyle and a 50 of each stroke with legal form. This group will share pool space with the Junior Team on Tuesdays and Thursdays. USA Swimming registration is optional.

Pricing is the same as the ADVANCED AGE GROUP.

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 experience. This group will focus on refining stroke mechanics and increasing training intensity. Swimmers in this group can expect a general intensity level of 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.

$1122 (September 8th – May 22nd)

$125/month for 9 months$1303 (September 8th – July 25th)

$119/month for 11 months

SENIOR PREP

This group is for middle or high school swimmers age 13 or older who have not met the SENIOR TEAM training expectations or have commitments to other sports and activities. This group will serve as a stepping stone to the more intense training of the SENIOR TEAM. Swimmers in this group will train with the SENIOR TEAM on modified practices two days per week, and with the JUNIOR TEAM two days per week. Swimmers in this group can expect a general intensity level of 8 x 100s freestyle on an interval of 1:30 or faster. Swimmers may practice 5 days per week. USA Swimming registration is optional.

$1337 (September 8th – July 25th)

$122/month for 11 months

SENIOR TEAM

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 and demonstrate a commitment to the sport. Seniors can expect a general intensity level of 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. They are expected to attend 85% of the practices. Absences, both planned and unplanned, must be communicated to Coach Ryan via parent emails or in person discussion.

$1677 (September 3rd – July 25th)

$152/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. 

Swimmers must be YMCA members by September 1st. Membership can be done online at https://www.rosesymca.org/ or you can stop at the Welcome Desk anytime.

• Youth (under 18) $25/month

• Young Adult (18-29) $38/month

• Family $98/month

Swimmers may cancel their membership at the end of the season. This must be done at the Welcome Desk of either branch. Membership holds are allowed for medical, military deployment and travel only. Members who cancel must pay the $25 rejoin fee when they activate their membership the next season.

Swimmers are required to participate in three YMCA meets and the YSCAP league championships. Swimmers who qualify for Districts, States, and Nationals are expected to attend. Participation in USA Swimming meets is optional for all groups except the Senior Team.

Volunteering is an essential part of helping our team succeed. It takes many hands to run a swim meet, and your support helps make it all possible! Meet revenue directly supports the team by helping cover coach salaries, pool rentals (like Millersville), and other important expenses.

• Each family is required to complete four (4) volunteer credits during the swim season.

• Two (2) of the required credits must be completed at our December Holiday Classic meet.

• Volunteer opportunities include swim meets and designated team events throughout the season (sign ups will be through the commit website).

Any volunteer credits not completed by the end of the season will be billed at $100 per unfulfilled credit through our Commit billing system.

For additional details, volunteer opportunities, and Holiday Classic information, please visit the team’s website at www.swimlany.com.

Fundraising is an essential part of supporting the Lancaster YMCA Swim Team. Funds raised help cover coaching, pool rentals, equipment, athlete development, team events, end-of-season celebrations and awards, and other expenses that enhance the experience for all swimmers. Each season, the team will designate one or more official fundraising opportunities. Participation in required fundraisers is a condition of team membership. Our primary required fundraiser is Laps for Lightning, and each family is expected to meet the minimum fundraising requirement of $100 during this event. If additional fundraising needs arise, the team may designate other required fundraising opportunities during the season. Families will be notified in advance of any additional fundraiser, including participation expectations and deadlines. By registering your swimmer(s), you acknowledge that you have read and understand the team’s Fundraising Policy and agree to participate in all designated required team fundraisers. Complete fundraising details, including current requirements, will be available on the team website.

• There is a $99 fee due at registration. This fee secures a spot on the team and covers the cost of two t-shirts per swimmer.

• Program fees will be paid monthly beginning September 15th

• Swimmers are required to have a YMCA membership by September 1st.

• Families with two or more swimmers will receive a 10% sibling discount. The discount applies to the swimmer training at the lowest level.

• Meet entry fees will be charged to your account following each meet.

• There is an additional USA registration fee for swimmers participating in USA meets.

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 note from a physician.