At the Y, our Aquatics staff, coaches, and volunteers share a singular vision of helping all youth reach their full potential in life. We leverage the excitement and passion around recreational and competitive programming to create a healthy outlet for swimmers to gain new skills, develop a sense of team, and connect with positive role models.

School Swim League is designed for kids and teens who enjoy swimming and want to explore the sport of competitive swimming while improving their technical swimming abilities. Teams will have the opportunity to compete at meets with a Championship Meet at the end of the program.

Our league emphasizes teamwork, self-confidence, and fun. Staff and volunteers coach our teams in skill improvement, while leading them in character development using the YMCA’s core values. Take a deep dive and check out our School Swim League!

 

2024 School Swim League Sponsored by:

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Important Information

To enroll in School Swim League, participants must have completed Stage 4 or have the equivalent swim skills. Participants must be able to swim 25 meters of front crawl (freestyle) with rotary breathing.

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Practice schedules will be emailed to you once the teams are finalized. Practices will occur during the week starting June 17th, 2024. Each team will practice 2 times a week.

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Swim meets will require various volunteers. Please register on the Google Docs form that will be emailed to you. If you need this link, please send requests to [email protected]. Meet dates are as follows:

• July 13th, 2024 – warm-ups starting at 12p with the meet to start at 12:30p
• July 20th, 2024 – warm-ups starting at 12p with the meet to start at 12:30p
• August 3rd, 2024 – warm-ups starting at 12p with the meet to start at 12:30p
• Championship Meet: August 10th, 2024 – warm-ups starting at 12p with the meet to start at 12:30p

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PLEASE NOTE: The School Swim League does not involve swim lessons. This program is strictly an introduction to competitive swimming, which is more advanced.

School Swim League is open to children ages 5 to 14 that can meet the criteria.

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Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns please email the Aquatics Director, Cat Gunther, at [email protected].

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Programs and Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Management may issue a partial credit to use at the YMCA of Southern West Virginia.  Program staff will determine whether a full or partial credit will be given based on the date and reason of the request. No credits will be issued after the start date of any program.