Swim Team Information
The McGaw YMCA Swim Team (MYST) is a developmental swim program for members ages five to 18 years old. The Swim Team is run by trained coaches who help to improve swimmers' competitive skills and endurance through progression and participation rather than intense competition. Our program embraces the YMCA core values and promotes progression at an individual level.
MYST swimmers:
- Must have an active McGaw YMCA membership.
- Should be able to demonstrate the minimum skills outlined in their designated practice group.
- Must attend a minimum number of practices each week. Practice times, days, and expectations vary by practice group.
- Need to attend swim meets according to their practice group requirements.
Swim Team Structure
The Swim Team is divided into six practice groups, done with the consideration of the swimmers’ development of technical skills, training abilities, maturity, competitive levels, time standards and group availability. Swimmers are continually challenged yet are able to experience individual and team successes. All practice group placement decisions are made by mutual agreement between the swimmer, the swimmer’s parent/guardian, and the coaching staff. Use the link below to detailed information about practice group levels, fees, and practice schedule days and times.
Registration Information and Fees
MYST is a year-round competitive swim team with practice running continually during that period. Online registration for the Swim Team begins in September. A program registration fee is required. Fees will vary depending on a swimmer's designated practice group level. Additional fees will be required to participate in USA swim meets. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. Families with more than one swimmer can receive a discount for each child enrolled beyond the original Swim Team member. Use our online system to register for placement nights, swim team, masters swim, and meets.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about the McGaw YMCA Swim Team or need assistance, please contact Michael Fleming, MYST Head Coach.