Bronze Level: 

Practice Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm / Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:15pm

Swimmer should be able to: 

-Swim 25-50 continuous yards of Freestyle with rotary (side) breathing, continuous arm motion and continuous kick.

-Swim 25-50 continuous yards of Backstroke with continuous arm motion and continuous kick.

-Have previous knowledge of Breaststroke and Butterfly. 

*Swimmers should have completed group levels 1-6 or equivalent.

-Attempt a dive from the side of the pool or off the diving block.

-Pass an endurance set (Example: 4×25’s freestyle with 1:00 minute break after each 25.)

Gold Level:

Practice Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45-8:00pm / Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:17-8:45pm.

Swimmer should be able to:

-Swim 200-500 Freestyle (continuous) with continuous arm motion, kicking and rotary (side) breathing.

-Swim 400 IM (continuous) with appropriate turns and continuous arm and kicking motion.

-Dive from the starting block.

-Perform proper flip turns/pullouts for all four strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breastroke, Butterfly) and be completed during each practice.

-Pass an endurance set. (Example: 4×100’s Freestyle and 4×100’s choice with .30 second break after each 100.)

Silver Level: 

Practice Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45-8:00pm / Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15-8:30pm

Swimmer should be able to:

-Swim 50-100 Freestyle with continuous arm motion, kicking and rotary (side) breathing.

-Swim 50-100 of the four competitive strokes continuously with appropriate turns and continuous arm and kicking motion.

-Dive from the starting block.

-Continuously perform flip turns – no open turns.

-Perform the appropriate streamline/turn for each stroke.

-Butterfly – Get their arms over the water and perform the butterfly kick.

-Breastroke – Perform the breaststroke pull and kick. 

-Backstroke – Swim on their back for the entire distance and perform a backstroke flip turn and appropriate finish.

-Pass an endurance set (Example: 4×50’s freestyle and/or Backstroke with 1:00 minute break after each 50.) 

Swimmers must have completed level 6 are able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke/tread water for 1 min. This class is for swimmers who want to be on the main swim team but still need to develop endurance and technique while starting to learn lap lane safety.

No Swim Meet Commitments.

Bronze Description:

The YMCA and SPY swim team welcome dedicated swimmers who want to compete with teammates in an encouraging and supportive environment. Emphasis is placed on developing the four competitive stroke techniques, racing skills and endurance while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy competition, fitness and fun. Our coaches encourage swimmers every step of the way to improve and do their personal best. Being on the swim team is a great way to meet new friends, work out and have fun – all at the same time!

● Typical age range is 5-10
● All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration.
Requirements
● Capable of continuously swimming up to 25 yards of Freestyle and/or Backstroke.
● Ability to listen and apply out of the pool instruction.
● Ability to demonstrate components of Breaststroke and Butterfly after coaches’ instruction.
● Ability to enter the pool with a Kneeling, Compact, Stride or Shallow Dive.

Practice Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 6:00-7:00pm @ the Outdoor Pool.  This will start September 8th- October 3rd

Email [email protected] to schedule your swim evaluation today!

SPY Web site: CLICK HERE

Gold Description:

This group maintains an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, dryland exercises and racing skills. We encourage and teach a lifelong love and appreciation of the sport as we introduce this group to more rigorous training, preparing them to
compete at the state and national level. Practices are offered up to 6 days a week.

● Typical age range: 11-18.
● All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration.
Requirements
● Legally swim a minimum of 100 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly.
● Ability to complete an endurance set of 10×100 at an interval appropriate to the swimmers age and level.
● Ability to listen and apply out of the pool instruction.
● Ability to enter the pool with a competitive start from the diving blocks.
● The determination to work hard and strive for personal achievements based on goal setting exercises.

Practice Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 5:30-7:30pm @ Plum High School & Sundays from 8:00-10:00am @ the Outdoor Pool.  This will start August 25th- October 3rd.  ** Please note, the first week practices will be held at the YMCA outdoor pool and then will move to Plum High School starting September 2nd.

Email [email protected] to schedule your swim evaluation today!

SPY Web site: CLICK HERE

Jr. Bronze Description:

The YMCA and SPY swim team welcome new swimmers who want to compete with teammates in an encouraging and supportive environment. Emphasis is placed on developing the four competitive strokes while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, fitness and fun.

Our coaches encourage swimmers every step of the way to improve and do their personal best. Being on the swim team is a great way to meet new
friends, work out and have fun – all at the same time!
● Typical age range is 4-6
● All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration.
Requirements
● Capable of continuously swimming up to 15 yards of a recognizable stroke.
● Ability to listen and apply out of the pool instruction.

Practice Schedule: Mondays @ 6:00-6:45pm at the Outdoor pool. This will start September 8th- October 3rd.

Email [email protected] to schedule your swim evaluation today!

SPY Website: CLICK HERE

Silver Description:

This group builds upon the fundamental swimming skills learned in the Bronze Group. More advanced drills and training techniques are introduced progressively to improve overall coordination and efficiency in water. Swimmers are encouraged to attend practice regularly and
participate in swim meets. Being on the swim team is a great way to meet new friends, work out and have fun – all at the same time!

● Typical age range: 8-12.
● All new swimmers are required to try out for the swim team before registration.
Requirements
● Legally swim a minimum of 50 yards of Freestyle and/or Backstroke
● Capable of demonstrating components of Breaststroke and Butterfly for 25 yards.
● Ability to listen and apply out of the pool instruction.
● Ability to demonstrate components of Breaststroke and Butterfly after coaches’ instruction.
● Ability to enter the pool with a competitive start from the diving blocks.

Practice Schedule:  Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays from 6:45-8:15pm @ the Outdoor Pool  & Sundays from 8:00-9:30am @ the Indoor Pool.  This will start September 2nd- October 3rd.

Email [email protected] to schedule your swim evaluation today!

SPY Web site: CLICK HERE

Bronze Squad
Practices T, W, Th 6:00–7:15pm

Swimmers should have completed group levels 1-6 or equivalent.

Bronze swimmers must be able to:

• Swim 25-50 continuous yards of Freestyle with rotary (side) breathing, continuous arm motion and continuous kick.
• Swim 25-50 continuous yards of Backstroke with continuous arm motion and continuous kick.
• Have previous knowledge of Breaststroke and Butterfly.
• Attempt a dive from the side of the pool or off the diving block.
• Pass an endurance set (Example: 4×25’s freestyle with 1:00 minute break after each 25.)

Gold Squad
Practices T/W/Th 6:00-7:15pm

Gold swimmers must be able to:

• Swim 200-500 Freestyle (continuous) with continuous arm motion, kicking and rotary (side) breathing.
• Swim 400 IM (continuous) with appropriate turns and continuous arm and kicking motion.
• Dive from the starting block.
• Perform proper flip turns/pullouts for all four strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) and be completed during each practice.
• Pass an endurance set. (Example: 4x100s Freestyle and 4x100s choice with :30 second break after each 100.)

Silver Squad
Practices T/W/Th 6:00–7:15pm

Silver Swimmers must be able to:

• Swim 50-100 Freestyle with continuous arm motion, kicking and rotary (side) breathing.
• Swim 50-100 of the four competitive strokes continuously with appropriate turns and continuous arm and kicking motion.
• Dive from the starting block.
• Continuously perform flip turns – no open turns.
• Perform the appropriate streamline/turn for each stroke.
• Butterfly — Get their arms over the water and perform the butterfly kick.
• Breaststroke — Perform the breaststroke pull and kick.
• Backstroke — Swim on their back for the entire distance and perform a backstroke flip turn and appropriate finish.
• Pass an endurance set (Example: 4×50’s freestyle and/or Backstroke with 1:00 minute break after each 50.)

Preseason Clinic
Practices Wednesdays 5:30–6:15pm

A 4-week mini clinic designed for participants joining the Thelma Lovette Gators Winter ’25-26 swim team.

The 4 week mini clinic will focus on starts and turns as well as freestyle and backstroke technique in a small group setting in preparation for the winter swim team season beginning on September 30th.