Located at the Miles River Yacht Club, in charming & historic St. Michaels, MD, our club has a rich history of swimmers who enjoy both the sport and the camaraderie of competitive swimming. We offer quality, professional coaching and technique instruction for children ages 5 to 18 years.
The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to experienced competitor. At MRYC, team members also are encouraged to support each other, build friendships and develop the discipline required through daily practice and dedication. Our team belongs to the Delmarva Swim Association, a group of 25 swim teams who compete across the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia peninsula.
The Miles River Yacht Club Swim Team is run by its a team of experienced parents which meets several times throughout the year. Swimming on our team is a family affair as our meets are run by volunteers. At least one parent per swimmer is required to volunteer at meets or behind the scenes. Volunteer duties are as easy is clicking a stop watch and as complicates as managing an entire meet. Almost everyone agrees that these duties are actually a lot of fun.
The first practice of the 2022 season is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31. The practice schedule is subject to change based on team size or the number of the swimmers in certain age groups.
When school is still in session, practices will take place Monday to Thursday at the times below. On Friday's there will be one optional combined practice for all age groups.
Monday thru Thursday
5:00 to 5:45 — ages 7-10
5:00 to 5:30 — 6 and under
5:45 - 6:45 —11 and up
FRIDAYS ONLY: 5-6 p.m. all age groups
When school is out for summer, practice moves to mornings. This year the first morning practice will be Monday, June 20. Morning practice takes place Monday through Friday unless there is a meet. There is an optional practice from 9-10 am on monday meet days to work on race stragedies -- starts, turns and finishes.
8:30 to 10:00 a.m. —ages 11 and older
10 to 11 a.m. — 7 to 10
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. — 6 and under
Coaches reserve the right to move swimmers up or down a group to better meet the swimmers needs and abilities. Coach reserves the right to make minor changes to the schedule as needed. Our tentative team calendar will be located on our website as soon as it's available.
Our facility is a 25 meter, five lane outdoor chlorine pool with non-turbulent lane lines. We have rest rooms, showers and changing facilities with certified life guards on duty during pool hours. Concession are available during all meets.
Team Management
Emily Glover, Head Coach
Sherye Nickerson, Assistant Head Coach
Isabel Finch, Asistant Coach
Will Rosswork, Assistant Coach
Carol Ann Alleva, Team Manager
