The Camarillo Family YMCA Swim Team provides youth with positive experiences through competitive swimming! Swimmers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the water as a team while learning the core values of the Y. Our competitive swim teams are rewarding programs for children and teens of all ability levels. Our coaches maintain a positive and challenging environment where swimmers can learn and train together as a team, pushing each other to succeed with encouragement, individual discipline, and pride in everyone’s achievements. We provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that helps swimmers improve themselves and reach new heights.

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. 

Must be able to swim:

Front Stroke (freestyle) 50-100 yards

Backstroke 50-100 yards

Breaststroke 25-50 yards

Treading water 1 minute

Equipment needed:

Goggles

Swim cap (recommended)

Swim fins (recommended)

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Camarillo
September 4th at 6:00pm

The Camarillo Family YMCA Swim Team provides youth with positive experiences through competitive swimming! Swimmers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the water as a team while learning the core values of the Y. Our competitive swim teams are rewarding programs for children and teens of all ability levels. Our coaches maintain a positive and challenging environment where swimmers can learn and train together as a team, pushing each other to succeed with encouragement, individual discipline, and pride in everyone’s achievements. We provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that helps swimmers improve themselves and reach new heights.

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. 

Must be able to swim:

Front Stroke (freestyle) 50-100 yards

Backstroke 50-100 yards

Breaststroke 25-50 yards

Treading water 1 minute

Equipment needed:

Goggles

Swim cap (recommended)

Swim fins (recommended)

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Camarillo
September 4th at 6:00pm

Are you interested in joining our swim team? Register below for one of our upcoming tryout dates. Upon successful completion of a tryout, your swimmer can register for the swim team.

Tryout Requirements

Bronze Team

• 100 yards freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (this stroke is optional but we will ask each participant to attempt)
• 1 minute of treading water

Silver Team

• 200 yards freestyle
• 100 yard individual medley (one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
• 100 yard freestyle, timed (less than 2:00 required)

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Camarillo
August 26^th – 5:30pm-6:30pm

The Channel Islands YMCA Swim League Championships Swim Meet is an exciting and highly anticipated event that brings together talented swimmers from across the region. Held annually, this championship showcases the dedication and skill of young athletes as they compete in various swimming events. Spectators can expect thrilling races, impressive performances, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with team spirit and camaraderie. It’s a wonderful opportunity for swimmers to demonstrate their hard work and for the community to come together and support these aspiring champions.

Location

The 2025 Championships will be held at the Ventura Aquatic Center (901 S Kimball Road, Ventura, CA 93004). This is an outdoor facility.

Schedule

This swim meet will be held as one session, with all swimmers participating at the same session. Warm-ups will begin at 9:00 am and the first event will swim at 10:00 am.

Meet Information

• All swimmers may enter a maximum of 4 individual events and 2 relays, not to exceed 5 total events.
• We recommend swimmers do not sign up for strokes that are illegal. Swimmers will be disqualified for incorrect strokes, turns and touches.
• Swimmers may only sign up for events that they have competed in a prior swim meet. They must have a time recorded since 9/21/2024.
• Each event (not heat) will be awarded medals for 1st – 3rd place, ribbons for 4th – 8th, and participant ribbons for 9th and beyond.
• Girls and boys will be heated separately. Events may be combined to keep the meet moving.
• Programs and lane assignments will be available electronically via SwimTopia.
• Due to the water depth at this facility, all races will start in the water. Diving is not permitted.

The Ventura Family YMCA Swim Team provides youth with positive experiences through competitive swimming! Swimmers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the water as a team while learning the core values of the Y. Our competitive swim teams are rewarding programs for children and teens of all ability levels. Our coaches maintain a positive and challenging environment where swimmers can learn and train together as a team, pushing each other to succeed with encouragement, individual discipline, and pride in everyone’s achievements. We provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that helps swimmers improve themselves and reach new heights.

Tryout Information

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. To register for a tryout, please click here: Swim Team Tryouts.

Must be able to swim:

• 100 yards freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (this stroke is optional but we will ask each participant to attempt it)
• 1 minute of treading water

Practice Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday: 5:15 pm – 6:20 pm

Friday: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

No Practice

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 thru Friday, January 3, 2025

Equipment Needed

• Goggles
• Swim suit
• Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
• Swim fins (recommended)

Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation

August 21, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (In-Person at the Ventura Family YMCA)

The Ventura Family YMCA Swim Team provides youth with positive experiences through competitive swimming! Swimmers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the water as a team while learning the core values of the Y. Our competitive swim teams are rewarding programs for children and teens of all ability levels. Our coaches maintain a positive and challenging environment where swimmers can learn and train together as a team, pushing each other to succeed with encouragement, individual discipline, and pride in everyone’s achievements. We provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that helps swimmers improve themselves and reach new heights.

Tryout Information

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. To register for a tryout, please click here: Swim Team Tryouts.

Must be able to swim:

• 200 yards freestyle
• 100 yard individual medley (one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
• 100 yard freestyle, timed (less than 2:00 required)

Practice Schedule

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 5:15 pm – 6:20 pm

No Practice

Monday, September 2, 2025

Monday, November 11, 2025

Friday, November 29, 2024

Monday, December 9, 2024 thru Friday, January 3, 2025

Monday, February 17, 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025

Equipment Needed

• Goggles
• Swim suit
• Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
• Swim fins (recommended)

Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation

August 21, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (In-Person at the Ventura Family YMCA)

Are you interested in joining our swim team? Register below for one of our upcoming tryout dates. Upon successful completion of a tryout, your swimmer can register for the swim team.

Tryout Requirements

Bronze Team

• 100 yards freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (this stroke is optional but we will ask each participant to attempt)
• 1 minute of treading water

Silver Team

In addition to the “Bronze” requirements above, swimmers must also complete the following additional requirements for the silver team:

• 200 yards freestyle
• 100 yard individual medley (one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
• 100 yard freestyle, timed (less than 2:00 required)

The Santa Barbara Family YMCA Swim Team provides youth with positive experiences through competitive swimming! Swimmers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the water as a team while learning the core values of the Y. Our competitive swim teams are rewarding programs for children and teens of all ability levels. Our coaches maintain a positive and challenging environment where swimmers can learn and train together as a team, pushing each other to succeed with encouragement, individual discipline, and pride in everyone’s achievements. We provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that helps swimmers improve themselves and reach new heights.

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. 

All new swimmers must try out for the swim team prior to registration. To register for a tryout, please click here:

Tryout Information

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. To register for a tryout, please click here: Swim Team Tryouts.

Must be able to swim:

• 100 yards freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (this stroke is optional but we will ask each participant to attempt it)
• 1 minute of treading water

Practice Schedule

Monday & Wednesday: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

No Practice

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 thru Friday, January 3, 2025

Equipment Needed

• Goggles
• Swim suit
• Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
• Swim fins (recommended)

Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation

August 28th 4:30-5:30pm ZOOM

The Santa Barbara Family YMCA Swim Team provides youth with positive experiences through competitive swimming! Swimmers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the water as a team while learning the core values of the Y. Our competitive swim teams are rewarding programs for children and teens of all ability levels. Our coaches maintain a positive and challenging environment where swimmers can learn and train together as a team, pushing each other to succeed with encouragement, individual discipline, and pride in everyone’s achievements. We provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that helps swimmers improve themselves and reach new heights.

Tryout Information

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. To register for a tryout, please click here: Swim Team Tryouts.

Must be able to swim:

• 100 yards freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (this stroke is optional but we will ask each participant to attempt it)
• 1 minute of treading water

Practice Schedule

Monday & Wednesday: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

No Practice

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 thru Friday, January 3, 2025

Equipment Needed

• Goggles
• Swim suit
• Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
• Swim fins (recommended)

Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation

August 28th 4:30-5:30pm ZOOM

Santa Barbara YMCA Gators Summer Conditioning

Our goal is to push each other to succeed, develop proper swim technique, endurance, and have fun! From the novice swimmer still building up endurance to the more experienced swimmer, we provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that help swimmers improve themselves and reach new lengths.

Summer sessions will be focused on improving speed, endurance, and technique. 

Swimmers must be able to swim the following:

Front Stroke (freestyle) 50-100 yards

Back Stroke 50-100 yards

Breaststroke 25-50 yards

Butterfly 25-50 yards

Treading water 2 minutes

If athlete is unable to meet the requirements, please enroll in the appropriate School Age Group Lessons. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Santa Barbara
August 28th 4:30-5:30pm ZOOM

Thank you!

Are you interested in joining our swim team? Register below for one of our upcoming tryout dates. Upon successful completion of a tryout, your swimmer can register for the swim team.

Tryout Requirements

Bronze Team

• 100 yards freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (this stroke is optional but we will ask each participant to attempt)
• 1 minute of treading water

Silver Team

• 200 yards freestyle
• 100 yard individual medley (one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
• 100 yard freestyle, timed (less than 2:00 required)

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Santa Barbara
August 28th 4:30-5:30pm ZOOM

Our YMCA swim team places an emphasis on participation, technique, character development, team building, discipline, and having fun. Swimmers will get experience with drills, endurance, and will learn how to become more well rounded as team. Our coaches will work with swimmers to prepare them for meets and for swimming competitively. The overall goal of swim team is to refine swimming skills and for swimmers to push each other to achieve their very best, all in an encouraging, positive, and fun environment.

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Tuesday, Aug 27 at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
In the Montecito child watch room.

Our YMCA swim team places an emphasis on participation, technique, character development, team building, discipline, and having fun. Swimmers will get experience with drills, endurance, and will learn how to become more well rounded as team. Our coaches will work with swimmers to prepare them for meets and for swimming competitively. The overall goal of swim team is to refine swimming skills and for swimmers to push each other to achieve their very best, all in an encouraging, positive, and fun environment.

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Tuesday, Aug 27 at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
In the Montecito child watch room.

Are you interested in joining our swim team? Register below for one of our upcoming tryout dates. Upon successful completion of a tryout, your swimmer can register for the swim team.

Tryout Requirements

Bronze Team

• 100 yards freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (this stroke is optional but we will ask each participant to attempt)
• 1 minute of treading water

Silver Team

• 200 yards freestyle
• 100 yard individual medley (one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
• 100 yard freestyle, timed (less than 2:00 required)

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Ventura
August 28 5:15pm-6:45 pm (In-Person)

The Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA Swim Team provides youth with positive experiences through competitive swimming! Swimmers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the water as a team while learning the core values of the Y. Our competitive swim teams are rewarding programs for children and teens of all ability levels. Our coaches maintain a positive and challenging environment where swimmers can learn and train together as a team, pushing each other to succeed with encouragement, individual discipline, and pride in everyone’s achievements. We provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that helps swimmers improve themselves and reach new heights.

This is a Month-to Month with swim meets once per month and Championships in May.

Swim Team Season: September 3rd – May 31st
Practice days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM-6:50 PM (Time is based on tryout)

Swim meet information is located on the SwimTopia app

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. 

All new swimmers must try out for the swim team prior to registration. To register for a tryout, please click here: Swim Team Tryouts.

Must be able to swim:

• 100 yards freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke
• 25 yards butterfly (this stroke is optional but we will ask each participant to attempt)
• 1 minute of treading water

Equipment needed:

Goggles

Swim cap (recommended)

Swim fins (recommended)

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Stuart C. Gildred
August 29th at 6 PM (In-Person)
January 7th at 6 PM (In-Person)

The Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA Swim Team provides youth with positive experiences through competitive swimming! Swimmers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the water as a team while learning the core values of the Y. Our competitive swim teams are rewarding programs for children and teens of all ability levels. Our coaches maintain a positive and challenging environment where swimmers can learn and train together as a team, pushing each other to succeed with encouragement, individual discipline, and pride in everyone’s achievements. We provide a supportive and progressively challenging environment that helps swimmers improve themselves and reach new heights.

We are now Month-to Month with swim meets once per month and Championships in May.

Swim Team Season: September 3rd – May 31st
Practice days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM-6:50 PM (Time is based on tryout)

Swim meet information is located on the SwimTopia app

All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration. 

All new swimmers must try out for the swim team prior to registration. To register for a tryout, please click here: Swim Team Tryouts.

Must be able to swim:

• 200 yards freestyle
• 100 yard individual medley (one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
• 100 yard freestyle, timed (less than 2:00 required)

Equipment needed:

Goggles

Swim cap (recommended)

Swim fins (recommended)

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Stuart C. Gildred
August 29th at 6 PM (In-Person)
January 7th at 6 PM (In-Person)

Are you interested in joining our swim team? Register below for one of our upcoming tryout dates. Upon successful completion of a tryout, your swimmer can register for the swim team.

Swim Team Parent Orientation

Stuart C. Gildred
August 29^th at 6 PM (In-Person)
January 7^th at 6 PM (In-Person)