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Aquatics: Swim Team (Ages 4yrs - 18yrs)
The YMCA Swim Team of Greater Pittsburgh is dedicated to fostering swimming skills for individuals of all ages and abilities. Our swimmers develop strength, speed, and endurance while honing their stroke technique through our comprehensive swim team programs, which also provide competitive opportunities. We offer a regional program spanning the Houston area, where swim teams uphold the YMCA’s core values and encourage personal progression, goal setting, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Our programs are available year-round for individuals aged 5 and above, ensuring accessible and continuous development opportunities.
JR Sharks Swim Team
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Only | 4/1/24 | 4/2/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - |
| Member & Non-Member | 4/3/24 | 4/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 198.00 |
| Member Only | 5/1/24 | 5/2/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - |
| Member & Non-Member | 5/3/24 | 5/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 198.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/27/24 - 06/01/24
Sa - 11:45 am - 12:25 pm
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Registration Closed |
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04/28/24 - 06/02/24
Su - 1:15 pm - 1:55 pm
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Registration Closed |
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06/08/24 - 07/13/24
Sa - 11:45 am - 12:25 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/24 |
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06/09/24 - 07/14/24
Su - 1:15 pm - 1:55 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/24 |
Pre Season Bronze
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/24 | 5/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 58.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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05/06/24 - 05/31/24
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Register Closes 05/22/2024 |
Pre Season Gold
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/24 | 5/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 82.50 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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04/29/24 - 06/02/24
Su,Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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Register Closes 05/15/2024 |
Pre Season Silver
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/24 | 5/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 77.50 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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04/29/24 - 05/31/24
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Register Closes 05/15/2024 |
Spring Conditioning - Bronze
Recommended ages:6-10 years old
Practices: Mondays/Wednesdays – 6-6:45pm and Tuesdays/Thursdays – 7-7:45pm
Program shirt Included
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/24 | 4/6/24 | Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/08/24 - 05/02/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th
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Registration Closed |
Spring Conditioning - Gold
Recommended ages:14+ years old
Practices: Mondays/Wednesdays – 6:45-7:45pm and Tuesdays/Thursdays – 7:45-8:45pm
Program shirt Included
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/24 | 4/1/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/08/24 - 05/02/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th
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Registration Closed |
Spring Conditioning - Silver
Recommended ages:10-14 years old
Practices: Mondays/Wednesdays – 6:45-7:45pm and Tuesdays/Thursdays – 7:45-8:45pm
Program shirt Included
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/24 | 4/1/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/08/24 - 05/02/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th
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Registration Closed |
Summer Swim Team-Bronze
Bronze Level:
Practice Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:15 pm
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.)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/24 | 5/6/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 205.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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05/13/24 - 07/17/24
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Register Closes 05/06/2024 |
Summer Swim Team- Gold
Gold Level:
Practice Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45-8:00 pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:15-8:45
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/24 | 5/6/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 205.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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05/13/24 - 07/17/24
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Register Closes 05/06/2024 |
Summer Swim Team- Silver
Silver Level:
Practice Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45-8:00 pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:15-8:45
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.)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member/Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/24 | 5/6/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 205.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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05/13/24 - 07/17/24
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