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The Illinois Valley YMCA Dolphins offers
training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability
levels. It is the goal of the Illinois Valley YMCA
Dolphins to offer age specific training for all of our
athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing
each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.
The IV Dolphins welcome everyone that would like to give
competitive swimming a try during their annual "Rookie Week", held
the first week of the season. This is an opportunity to
experience the program without financial obligation. It is
important to note that the team is not a "learn to swim" type
program. We generally require that all new swimmers are able
to complete a 25 yard swim (one pool length) in order to
participate, but the most important
factor is the swimmer being comfortable in an aquatic
environment.
All new swimmers start in the Novice group, and, as their
abilities progress, will be moved to the Advanced group.
Decisions regarding movement from one practice group to another
will be made by the Dolphin coaching staff.
Elite swimmer’s practices last two hours on
Monday through Friday. Because of this additional practice
time, this requires an much
larger committment on the part of the
athlete. Decisions based on participation in
the Elite group will be made by the coaching staff, based on each
athlete’s attitude, work ethic, and ability level.
Practice times can be found on the drop down menu on this tab.
Please call the YMCA at 815-223-7904, Ext. 48, or
click here
to send us an email request for more information.
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