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Swim Team
Joining the Swim Team at the YMCA helps kids build endurance, speed, and drill techniques, with a healthy dose of teamwork and sportsmanship. Our trained swim coaches work with every child to improve swim skills for this competitive program. YMCA swim teams are designed to help team members improve and refine strokes, starts, turns, and finishes.
Tryout Requirements
Copper Team
- Successful completion of Stage 6 / Stroke Mechanics or equivalent.
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 yards individual medley (one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
- 100 yards freestyle, timed (less than 2:00 required)
Gold Team
- 300 yards freestyle
- 200 yards individual medley (two lengths each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
- 100 yards freestyle, timed (less than 1:25 required)
Barracudas Conditioning - Summer
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 while learning the core values of the Y.
Equipment needed:
Goggles
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/26/25 | 8/27/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 160.00 |
Dolphin Swim Team (Ages 6-16) - 25/26 - Bronze
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 & Friday: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
No Practice
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
Equipment Needed
- Goggles
- Swim suit
- Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
- Swim fins (recommended)
Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (In-Person at the Ventura Family YMCA)
Payment Information
Our swim team program is a 9-month program that runs from September thru May. The cost below is the monthly registration fee that will be charged to your payment method indicated two weeks prior to the start of the following month.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Priority Registration | 7/26/25 | 7/29/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 7/30/25 | 5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | $ 130.00 |
Dolphin Swim Team (Ages 6-16) - 25/26 - Copper
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.
The Copper team is a non-competitive team (no swim meet participation) that is designed to help your swimmers (who has successfully completed Stage 6 / Stroke Mechanics) further develop their strokes and endurance to enroll in the Bronze Swim Team group.
Tryout Information
No tryout is required for the Copper team. The prerequisite of enrollment is the successful completion of Stage 6 / Stroke Mechanics or equivalent.
Practice Schedule
Monday & Wednesday: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
No Practice
- Monday, September 1, 2025
- Wednesday, December 24, 2025
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Monday, May 25, 2026
Equipment Needed
- Goggles
- Swim suit
- Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
- Swim fins (recommended)
Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (In-Person at the Ventura Family YMCA)
Payment Information
Our swim team program is a 9-month program that runs from September thru May. The cost below is the monthly registration fee that will be charged to your payment method indicated two weeks prior to the start of the following month.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Priority Registration | 7/26/25 | 7/29/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 7/30/25 | 7/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 85.00 |
Dolphin Swim Team (Ages 6-16) - 25/26 - Gold
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:
- 300 yards freestyle
- 200 yards individual medley (two lengths each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
- 100 yards freestyle, timed (less than 1:25 required)
Practice Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
No Practice
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
Equipment Needed
- Goggles
- Swim suit
- Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
- Swim fins (recommended)
Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (In-Person at the Ventura Family YMCA)
Payment Information
Our swim team program is a 9-month program that runs from September thru May. The cost below is the monthly registration fee that will be charged to your payment method indicated two weeks prior to the start of the following month.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Priority Registration | 7/26/25 | 7/29/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 7/30/25 | 5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | $ 130.00 |
Dolphin Swim Team (Ages 6-16) - 25/26 - Silver
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 yards individual medley (one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)
- 100 yards freestyle, timed (less than 2:00 required)
Practice Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
No Practice
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
Equipment Needed
- Goggles
- Swim suit
- Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
- Swim fins (recommended)
Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (In-Person at the Ventura Family YMCA)
Payment Information
Our swim team program is a 9-month program that runs from September thru May. The cost below is the monthly registration fee that will be charged to your payment method indicated two weeks prior to the start of the following month.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Priority Registration | 7/26/25 | 7/29/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 7/30/25 | 5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | $ 130.00 |
Gator's Swim Team (Ages 6-16) - 25/26 - Bronze
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: 5:00 pm – 5:50 pm
OR
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00 – 4:50pm
No Practice
Thanksgiving Week Nov 24th – 30th
Tuesday, December 22nd -January 3rd, 2026
Presidents Day: Monday February 16th, 2026
Memorial Day: Monday May 25th, 2026
Equipment Needed
- Goggles
- Swimsuit
- Swim Cap (one provided to each swimmer)
- Swim Fins
- Swim Paddles
Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation
September 10th 5-6pm In-Person at the Santa Barbara Family YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/25 | 5/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 120.00 |
Gator's Swim Team (Ages 6-16) - 25/26 - Silver
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: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
No Practice
Thanksgiving Week Nov 24th – 30th
Tuesday, December 22nd -January 3rd 2026
Equipment Needed
- Goggles
- Swimsuit
- Swim Cap (one provided to each swimmer)
- Swim Fins
- Swim Paddles
Swim Team Parent & Swimmer Orientation
September 10th 5-6pm In-Person at the Santa Barbara Family YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/25 | 5/23/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 120.00 |
Gators Conditioning - Summer
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!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/26/25 | 8/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 120.00 |
Gator Swim Team Tryouts - 25/26
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
Sept 10th 5-6 pm in person
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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08/18/25
Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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08/20/25
We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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08/23/25
Sa - 8:00 am - 8:30 am
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09/24/25
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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10/22/25
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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11/19/25
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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12/24/25
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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01/21/26
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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02/18/26
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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03/18/26
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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04/22/26
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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05/20/26
We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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Otter's Swim Team (Ages 6-16) - 25/26 - Bronze
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/26/25 | 5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | $ 130.00 |
Otter's Swim Team (Ages 6-16) - 25/26 - Silver
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/26/25 | 5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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09/01/25 - 05/31/26
Tu,Th,Fr - 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
Seal's Swim Team (Ages 6-16) Bronze '25-'26
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 program with swim meets once per month and Championships in May.
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 – Channel Islands YMCA
Swim Team Season: September 2nd – May 28th
Practice days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM-6:50 PM (Time is based on tryout)
Equipment Needed
- Goggles
- Swimsuit
- Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
- Swim fins (recommended)
Swim Team Parent Orientation
Stuart C. Gildred
September 2nd at 5 PM (In-Person)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/26/25 | 5/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 130.00 |
Seal's Swim Team (Ages 6-16) Silver '25-'26
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 program with swim meets once per month and Championships in May.
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 – Channel Islands YMCA
Swim Team Season: September 2nd – May 28th
Practice days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM-6:50 PM (Time is based on tryout)
Equipment Needed
- Goggles
- Swimsuit
- Swim cap (provided to each new swimmer)
- Swim fins (recommended)
Swim Team Parent Orientation
Stuart C. Gildred
September 2nd at 5 PM (In-Person)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/26/25 | 5/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 130.00 |
Seals Swim Team Tryouts '25-'26
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
Stuart C. Gildred
September 2nd at 5 PM (In-Person)
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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08/28/25
August - Th - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
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09/25/25
September - Th - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
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10/30/25
October - Th - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
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11/25/25
November - Tu - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
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01/05/26
January - Mo - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
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01/29/26
January (2) - Th - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
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02/26/26
February - Th - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
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03/26/26
March - Th - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
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04/30/26
April - Th - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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30 / 30 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/26/25 |
Swim Workshop
Our workshops allow for additional practice with one of our certified swim team coaches to work on a particular stroke or skill.
The coaches will provide targeted drills and practice and swimmers will receive detailed feedback on stroke mechanics and development.
While these workshops are designed for swimmers on our Swim Team, youth who are in the Stage 6 – Stroke Mechanics class are welcome to join.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 4/26/25 | 8/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 7.00 | $ 10.00 |
Available Sessions
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07/15/25
Freestyle - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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07/17/25
Backstroke - Th - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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07/22/25
Breaststroke - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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07/24/25
Butterfly - Th - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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07/29/25
Starts/Open Turns/Finishes - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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07/31/25
Flip Turns - Th - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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08/05/25
Breaststroke - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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08/07/25
Butterfly - Th - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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