Our competitive swim program helps swimmers of all ages and abilities build strong technique, endurance, and confidence with the support of trained YMCA coaches. Athletes develop all four competitive strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—along with proper starts, turns, and finishes. Teams are organized by ability and compete against other YMCA swim teams and area swim clubs at local meets.
The Fall Bettas Swim Team season is in full swing! Check back soon for information on swim team tryouts for the next season!
Swim Meets: Monthly
Tryout Information
Swimmers must try out for the team before registering, and be able to confidently swim freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards.
The Fall Bettas Swim Team season is in full swing – check back here soon for information on swim team tryouts for the next season.
Exercise
Swimming uses all the muscles in the body so whether you swim a gentle breaststroke or hammer butterfly, you will get a full body workout.
Competition
In competition, swimmers challenge themselves physically while learning to accept wins and losses. There is also friendly competition on swim team that teaches kids to support and encourage their teammates.
Life Skills
By joining a swim team, your child will be able to learn valuable life skills. Kids learn character-building skills such as dedication, discipline, confidence, and resilience.
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