Swim Team Basics

Our Swim Team program embraces the YMCA's core values (respect, responsibility, honesty and caring) and promotes progression at an individual level. Our trained coaches work to improve skill level, endurance and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

The Y's Swim Team offers up to five practice times a week for beginning swimmers and more for advanced groups. Swimmers are encouraged to attend at least two practices a week.

Swim meets are scheduled against other teams in the South Palm Beach County area through the South Florida Recreational Swim League. 

There are also several volunteer opportunities to help support the YMCA Swim Team.

Swim Team Requirements

• Tryouts: All swimmers must complete a tryout before signing up for swim team. Please contact your local branch below to schedule an appointment time.
• Ages: 4 -18 years
• Requirements: 
  • Be able to demonstrate the following skills:
    • Swim 25-yard freestyle
    • Swim 25-yard backstroke
    • Swim 25-yard breaststroke or butterfly
    • Can demonstrate the fundamentals of a forward dive from the edge of the pool