Youth Swim Team
The Y's youth swim team teaches and hones swimming skills while building relationships and confidence.
See Registration for requirements.
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Registration
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PRE-COMPETETIVE SWIM TEAM (Ages 8-13)
Requirements:
● Ability to swim 100 yards freestyle without stopping. (Flip turn recommended but not required)
● Ability to swim 100 yards Backstroke without stopping.
● Ability to swim Butterfly & Breaststroke. (25 yards of each)
● Tread water for at least 2 minutes.
● Previous swimming experience with a similar, structured instruction highly preferred, such as a YMCA Level 6 Swim Class.
● Knowledge of diving off walls into the deep end required, off blocks, recommended.
● Must understand basic techniques of all 4 strokes.
For questions on eligibility or to schedule a swim test, please contact the Aquatics department.
Class Location
- Maple
- Portage
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JUNIOR SWIM TEAM (Ages 8-12)
All participants must be a YMCA member and be able to swim 2,000 to 3,000 yards in a 90-minute organized practice period.
Requirements:
● Ability to execute 50 yards of each stroke with proper technique, legal stroke & turns.
● Able to swim sets of 10x100’s freestyle on a given interval.
● Understand & execute flip turns, backstroke turns, & open turns.
● Ability to swim 1000 yards in a 1 hour practice.
● Able to perform dive from Starting Blocks.
● Fully capable of treading water for multiple minutes.
● Introduction to & beginning understanding of clock intervals, swim lingo, & other sport specific elements.
● Able to acquire all necessary swim gear:
● Goggles
● Kickboard
● Fins
● Paddles
● Female practice suit or male swim jammer or proper racing suit
● Nose plug (If desired)
● Parachute (If necessary)
*The YMCA has access to equipment if needed but cannot always guarantee the
availability of equipment during practice times, especially goggles. It is highly
encouraged that athletes purchase and bring their own equipment.
Class Location
- Maple
SENIOR SWIM TEAM (Ages 13+)
All participants must be YMCA members and be able to swim 4,000 yds.+ in a two-hour organized practice. Swimmers competing in swim meets also need to be USA members. Swimming in swim meets is recommended, but not required.
Class Location
- Maple
Practice Schedules
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The following schedule is for the Fall 1 session, beginning September 2nd
Swim Practice
SENIOR GROUPS
M-F 3:30-5:30 pm
Saturday 7-9 am
JUNIOR GROUP
Tuesday / Thursday / Friday 4-5:30 pm
Dryland Training - Senior Only
Tuesday / Thursday 6-7 am
Swim Meet Schedule
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SWMSL MEETS:
October 25th @ Harper Creek
November 15th @ Bridgman
December 6th @ South Haven
December 20th @ Loy Norrix
January 24th @ St Joe
February 14th SWMSL Championships @ Harper Creek
USA SWIMMING MEETS:
October 4-5 LAC Spooky Splash @ Battle Creek Lakeview High School
October 17-19 WMS Boo Bash @ Zeeland West High School
October 31 - November 2 Holland Fall Invite @ Holland Aquatic Center
November 15-16 GR Gales of November @ East Kentwood High School
December 13-14 WMS Holiday Cup @ Zeeland West High School
January 10 WMS Zeeland Winter Classic @ Zeeland West High School
January 17-18 MLA Big Lake Invitational @ Holland Aquatic Center
February 7-8 GR Grand Rapids Open @ East Kentwood High School
February 28 - March 1 JAWS State Games (non-state qualifiers)
March 7-8 Regional Championships @ TBA (Qualifying times required)
March 14-15 10 & Under Championships @ Saline High School (Qualifying times required)
March 20-22 MAGS Championships @ TBA (Qualifying times required)
March 27-29 Ultra Championships @ TBA (Qualifying times required)
