Where every swimmer is a champion! Everyone swims!!

For Group Placement please contact Adam Braun at abraun@ymcade.org or 302-709-9622 x1133.

Registration can be completed in one of three ways. 

1. Online at www.ymcade.org
2. In person at the Western YMCA Member Services Desk
3. Or over the phone 302-709-9622 with a Member Services Staff Member

• All new Wahoo team members must be evaluated by Coach Adam before registration.
• Coach Adam has authority to recommend appropriate group for a swimmer depending on skill level.
• All swimmers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to every practice.
• Western Wahoos participate in the YMCA Swimming, C&P, MA Swimming, Suburban Swim League (SSL), and USA Swimming 

Register for Invitational Online here.

2010 FALL/WINTER SWIM TEAM INFORMATION
Starts September 15th
Registration for returning families begins August 16th
Registration for new families begins August 23rd

The Wahoos winter swim team season is fast approaching with registration opening on Monday August, 16th.  All group descriptions and prices will be listed below soon and will also be published in the YMCA Fall Program Guide.  Here at the YMCA, everyone is a champion and everyone will swim.  If you have any questions please contact Competitive Aquatics Director, Adam Braun abraun@ymcade.org,                     302-709-9622 ext 1133.

NEW THIS YEAR: (Forms will be posted soon)
- Registration Letter
- Code of Conduct Form (swimmers 12 years of age and older)
- Emergency Contact & Information Release Form
- Veteran / New Family Mentor Program 

 IMPORTANT DATES:
- August 16th - Registration opens for returning families
- August 17th Clinics Begin
- August 23rd - Registration for new families begins
- September 15th - Season Begins!
- September 21st - Swim Suit Fitting
- September 21st - New parents meeting
- September 22nd - Returning parents meeting
- September 30th - Appareal order forms due
 

Prerequisites: Have fun while learning competitive swimming skills.  Children must be able to swim 25 meters (length of pool) without stopping and back float for 30+ seconds. All first time swimmers must be evaluated by Coach Adam before joining. 3 practices a week are offered, with a minimum of 2 per week recommended.
Practice Times: Sunday 4:30-5:15pm
                              Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm
                              Thursday 4:30-5:15pm
Fees: $355; or 4 payments of $88.75

Prerequisites: All swimmers must be able to complete 50 meters (2 full lengths) of freestyle, with rotary breathing, without stopping and 2 full lengths of legal backstroke without stopping. It is also recommended that all have a basic understanding of breaststroke and butterfly. All first time swimmers must be evaluated by Coach Adam before joining.  3 practices a week are offered, with a minimum of 2 per week recommended.
Practice Times: Sunday 5:15-6:00pm
                              Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm
                              Thursday 5:15-6:00pm
Fees: $355; or 4 payments of $88.75

Prerequisites: All swimmers must be able to complete 2 full lengths (50 meters) of freestyle, with rotary breathing, without stopping and 2 full lengths of legal backstroke without stopping. Bronze swimmers should be able to legally swim 2 full lengths of butterfly and breaststroke 4 practices a week are offered, a minimum of 2 is required.
Practice Times: Sunday 3:30-4:30pm
                              Monday 5:00-6:00pm
                              Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm
                              Friday 5:00-6:00pm
Fees: $402; or 4 payments of $100.50

Prerequisites: All Swimmers must be able to practice for 90 minutes and repeat sets of 75 meters of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and a 200 meter IM. A coach’s recommendation is needed to move from Bronze to Silver group. 5 practices a week are offered a minimum of 3 is required.
Practice Times: Sunday 2:00-3:30pm
                              Tuesday 5:00-6:30pm
                              Thursday 5:00-6:30pm
                              Friday 5:15-7:00pm
                              Saturday 10:00-11:30am
Fees: $510; or 4 payments of $127.50

Prerequisites: All swimmers must be able to practice for 90 minutes and repeat sets of 100 meters of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. A coach’s recommendation is needed to move from Silver into Gold group. 5 practices a week are offered, a minimum of 3 is required but 4 is strongly encouraged.
Practice Times: Sunday 2:00-3:30pm
                              Monday 5:00-6:30pm
                              Wednesday 5:00-6:30pm
                              Friday 5:15-7:00pm
                              Saturday 10:00-11:30am
Fees: $510; or 4 payments of $127.50

Prerequisites: Participants must be able to practice for 2 hours and repeat sets of 200 meters of all strokes. Swimmers are expected to make a commitment to becoming a better swimmer by setting realistic goals with a group coach. Practices will continue to focus on technique and increasing endurance, while race strategy and strength training will be taught. A coach’s recommendation is needed to move from Gold to Advanced group. Swimmers are expected to make an effort to attend all practices.
Practice Times: Sunday 8:00-10:00am
                              Monday 6:15-8:30pm
                              Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
                              Wednesday 6:15-8:30pm
                              Thursday 6:30-8:30pm
                              Saturday 8:00-10:00am
Fees: $648; or 4 payments of $162.00

National Group participants are those with aspirations of representing the club at YMCA National Swimming Championships and perhaps continuing on at the collegiate level. Participants make lifestyle decisions that will help them obtain their individual and team goals. Practices will consist of intense workouts geared toward increasing strength, endurance, technique, and race strategy. 75% of practice attendance is required for any individual to attend YMCA National Short Course Championships in Fort Lauderdale, FL. All swimmers will have a goal session with a National group coach. A coach’s recommendation is needed to move from Advanced to National.
Practice Times: Sunday 8:00-10:00am
                              Monday 6:00-8:30pm
                              Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
                              Wednesday 6:00-8:30pm
                              Thursday 6:30-8:30pm
                              Saturday 7:30-10:00am
Fees: $894; or 4 payments of $223.50

Penguin Club provides a great transition from lessons for those who might be interested in joining our competitive swim team in the future. This is a wonderful opportunity for young swimmers to continue to develop, improve and master the skills that are introduced in the YMCA Swim Lessons Program. Participants will learn advanced skills, including proper mechanics for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, starts, turns, and finishes through swim team like drills. Swimmers must be five years of age or older and able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.
New this year are 2 program options!

Saturday's - September 25th thru December 18th
                       11:30-12:30pm (Bubble Pool)
Fees: Full Members $134.00; Program Members $268.00

Tuesday's - September 21st thru December 14th 
                      7:00-8:00pm (Indoor Pool)

Fees: Full Members $145;  Program Members $290