Practice Group Information
- Entry-level swimmers new to Swim Team
- Must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke
- Must be safe in deep water without assistance
- Must be able to handle being in a large group setting
- Expected to attend at least 2 practices/week
- No swim meet expectation
Practice Location: 4-Lane Pool
- Pre-requisite: Participation in Squid Squad or swim lesson equivalent
- Must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke
- Must have some knowledge of Butterfly and Breaststroke
- Expected to attend at least 2 practices/week
- YMCA swim meets required
Practice Location: 6-Lane Pool
- Pre-requisite: Participation in Green team or swim lesson equivalent
- Must be able to swim 50 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke
- Must have some knowledge of Butterfly and Breaststroke
- Expected to attend at least 2 practices/week
- YMCA swim meets required
Practice Location: 6-Lane Pool
- Pre-requisite: Participation in Orange team or swim lesson equivalent
- Must be able to swim all four strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly)
- Two practices per week recommended (out of 3 offered)
- YMCA swim meets required; USA swim meets encouraged
Practice Location: 6-Lane Pool
- Pre-requisite: Participation in Purple team or swim lesson equivalent
- Must be able to swim all four strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly)
- Must be able to swim 6 x 50 on 1:10
- Required to attend at least 3 practices/week
- YMCA swim meets required; USA swim meets expected
Practice Location: 6-Lane Pool
- Pre-requisite: Participation in Bronze team or swim lesson equivalent
- Must be able to compete in a 200 Free and 200 IM
- Must be able to swim 100 yards of all four competitive strokes
- Required to attend at least 3 practices/week
- YMCA swim meets required; USA swim meets expected
Practice Location: 6-Lane Pool
- Pre-requisite: Participation in Silver team or swim lesson equivalent
- Must be able to compete in a 200 Free and 200 IM
- Must be able to swim 100 yards of all four competitive strokes
- Must be able to complete 10 x 50 on :50
- Required to attend at least 4 practices/week
- Swimmers will expected to complete 3000-5000 yard practices
- YMCA swim meets and USA swim meets required
Practice Location: 6-Lane Pool
- Pre-requisite: Participation in Gold team or swim lesson equivalent
- Must be able to compete in a 400 IM and 500 Free
- Must be able to swim 200 yards of all four competitive strokes
- Must be able to complete 10 x 100 on 1:30
- Required to attend at least 5 practices/week
- Swimmers will be expected to complete practice 4000-6000 yard practices
- YMCA swim meets and USA swim meets required
Practice Location: 6-Lane Pool
Location
AQUATICS CENTER
McGaw YMCA
1000 Grove Street
Evanston, IL 60201
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POOL HOURS
Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
If you have questions about the McGaw YMCA Swim Team or need assistance, please contact Michael Fleming, MYST Head Coach.