Our Competitive swim program focuses on the development of all ages and abilities. Trained coaches work to improve swimmers’ skill level, endurance and promote a healthy lifestyle. Teams are organized by ability and designed to help members improve and refine the four competitive strokes, sets, starts and finishes. Our swim teams compete with the other Ys and swim clubs at area meets.
Team Name: Cooper Street Bettas
*Plus uniform expenses, equipment, meet fees, and yearly Dallas League dues of $35
Practices are held at the Cooper Street YMCA at 7120 S. Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76001 (summer practices may take place at the Central YMCA)
- Bronze: 5:30 to 6:45pm (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday)Â
- Silver & Gold: 7:00 to 8:30pm (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday)Â
Swim Meets: Monthly
Equipment Needed: Latex or silicone swim cap, goggles, water bottle, and a swim bag.
Tryout Information
Contact Coach Glori Guzman [email protected] to schedule a tryout time. Swimmers must try out for the team before registering, and be able to confidently swim freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards.
Summer Practices Information
- Held at the Central YMCA at 2200 S. Davis Dr., Arlington, TX 76013
- Silver/Gold: 9:15 to 10:30am (Monday-Thursday)Â
- Bronze: 5:30 to 6:30pm (Monday – Thursday)Â
- Silver: 6:45 to 8:00pm (Monday – Thursday)Â
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
