YDC SWIM TEAM TRIAL WEEK 

For swimmers new to YDC or swim team in general. The coaches will evaluate their strokes, endurance, and age and give a recommendation of which practice group to register for.  If you were on YDC last year, you do not need to attend. Past participants talk with your coaches if you are not sure which group to sign up for! 

Cost $10/swimmer (swimmers need to only attend one tryout session below)

WEST August 1-4, 2022

YDC Swim Team Tryout 10 and under Mon, Aug 1 4:30-5:30pm

                                                       Wed, Aug 3 4:30-5:30pm 

YDC Swim Team Tryout 11 and older Tuesday, Aug 2 4:30-5:30p

                                                      Thursday, Aug 4 4:30-5:30pm  

EAST September 6-9, 2022

YDC Swim Team Trial Week 10 and Under Sept. 7 & 9 4:30-5:30pm

YDC Swim Team Trail Week 11 & older      Sept. 6 & 8 5:00-6:00pm

     

YDC SWIM TEAM 2022-2023 

The YDC coaching staff believes in proper development of its swimmers and wants to see them develop at a rate that will promote longevity in their participation on the team and in the sport of swimming. 

Staff will determine which practice group is the best match for each swimmer. 

Swim team members are expected to participate in at least one meet a month. 

Parents are expected to volunteer at YDC hosted meets. 

 

Season will run from September 12, 2022- March 19th 2023 (7 months) 

Registration opens for Members:          Friday, August 12 at 8am              

  Limited Members:     Friday, August 19 at 8am

$68 registration fee is due at the time of registration; Online registration ONLY

Fees are automatically deducted from a Credit Card/Bank Account on the first of    each month  September through March 

All swimmers must be a YMCA Member (annual contract) or a Limited Member (monthly contract)

Financial Assistance is available

Contact the Aquatic Director for more information. 

 

To register: Go to ymcadanecounty.org

 

YDC Practice Groups

Swim Team practice schedule is subject to change

WHITE-Novice 

The focus of this group is to develop the proper mechanics for the four competitive strokes along with starts and turns. Swimmers need to be able to swim at least one length of the pool without stopping. Generally ages 5-8

WEST

M/W/F    4:15-5:00pm

Member Price          $58/month

Limited Member Price    $87/month

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EAST

M/W 4:30-5:15pm

Member Price         $48/month

Limited Member Price     $72/month

 

RED-BEGINNER

Group continues to focus on learning and perfecting strokes, turns and starts and will also work on becoming comfortable with competition and racing. Participants must be able to swim 200 continuous freestyle yards and at least 25-50 yards of all competitive strokes including starts and turns. Generally ages 8-10

WEST

M/W/F 4:15-5:15pm 

Member Price          $74/month

Limited Member Price    $111/month

 

EAST

T/TH 4:30-5:45pm

Member Price         $74/month

Limited Member Price    $111/month

 

 

BLUE-Advanced Beginner

Focus is on perfecting strokes and meet competition. In addition, this group will be exposed to endurance-based interval training and developing race strategies. Generally ages 10-12

WEST

TU/TH  5:00-6:15pm, W 5:15-6:15pm

Member Price          $84/month

Limited Member Price    $126/month

 

EAST

Member Price         $85/month

Limited Member Price    $127/month

 

BRONZE-Intermediate

The Bronze program will expose swimmers to more-advanced, endurance based training while continuing to perfect stroke technique, starts and turns. Swimmers will also be introduced to goal setting and individual race strategies. Generally ages 13-15

WEST

M/W 5-6pm, TU/TH 5-6:30pm 

Member Price         $90/month

Limited Member Price    $135/month

 

EAST

Member Price         $90/month

Limited Member Price    $135/month

 

SILVER-Advanced Intermediate

This group will focus on training for competition, goal-setting, developing a base of endurance, advanced strokes and start and turn techniques. Swimmers will develop individual race strategies. Generally ages 13+ High School Age

WEST

M/W 7:00-8:30pm, TU/TH 7:30-9:00pm, FR 5:00-6:30pm

Member Price          $100/month

Limited Member Price    $150/month

 

EAST

M 7:00 - 8:30pm(Dryland 7:00 - 7:45pm), T/TH 4:30 - 6:00pm, W 6:00 - 8:00pm, F 4:30 -6:30pm

Member Price         $105/month

Limited Member Price     $158/month

 

GOLD (13+)-Advanced 

This level focuses on mastery of advanced stroke, start and turn techniques, maintaining a high endurance base, advanced racing strategies and mental meet preparation. High School Age

WEST

M/W 7:00-9:00pm, TU/TH 7:30-9:00pm, FR 5:00-6:30pm

Member Price          $105/month

Limited Member Price    $158/month

 

EAST

M 7:00 - 8:30pm (Dryland 7-7:45pm), T/TH 4:30 - 6:00pm, W 6:00 - 8:00pm, F 4:30 - 6:30pm

Member Price         $105/month

Limited Member Price     $158/month