YMCA Swim Leagues are competitive programs that focus on the development of all ages and abilities. Our trained coaches work to improve swimmers' skill level, endurance and to promote a healthy lifestyle. Our program embraces the YMCA core values and promotes progression at an individual level. Individual teams are organized by ability levels and are designed to help team members improve and refine the four competitive strokes, sets, starts and finishes. Our Swim Teams compete with other Y's. Workouts include endurance, speed and drill techniques, with a healthy dose of teamwork and sportsmanship.
What is the season for Swim Team? September 3, 2024 through March 2025.
Swim Meets: Meets are scheduled against other teams in Indiana, typically at other Y's on Saturdays.
New swimmers must be assessed before registration.
Walk-in assessments will occur:
At the Central Branch YMCA on August 5th & 6th from 5:00-7:00PM
At the Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA on August 14th from 5:00-7:00PM
Swimmers must meet the following requirements to be on the team:
- Be between the ages of 4-21
- Have passed the YMCA's "Test, Mark, Protect" Swim test
- Be able to swim at least a 25-yard freestyle and 25-yard backstroke
- Have an active YMCA membership with swim team fees paid (a financial scholarship is available)
Practice Times:
Your child's practice time/location is determined by the swim team level they are placed in. Practices occur at both Central Branch YMCA and Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA.
What to Bring & Wear
- Arrive at practice dressed and ready for the pool
- Clothes, bags & other personal items should be stored in the locker room. Please bring your own lock and leave valuables at home.
- Family-appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required
- Sandals or flip flops only in pool area
- Towel & goggles
Registration for the 2024-2025 season begins August 15th for returning Sharks and August 19th for new Sharks. (Spots are limited!)
Registration takes place in-person at Central Branch YMCA or Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA.
Questions? Contact Head Coach Lynnette Swineheart, ldswineheart@gmail.com
Additional information including practice schedule and calendar available here:
