Capybara levels is our non-competitive group for intermediate and recreational swimmers. Includes 10 – 18-year-olds and swimmers practice with Pods, Predators or Legends. This level promotes skill development and overall fitness in a fun and supportive environment. Swimmers will refine all four strokes while improving efficiency, endurance, and technique. Focus areas include smooth starts, turns, stroke transitions, and proper use of training equipment.

Participants will also learn to use the pace clock, follow structured swim sets, and develop confidence in the water. Emphasis is placed on personal improvement, water safety, and fostering a lifelong enjoyment of swimming. Swimmers are encouraged to stay engaged, listen attentively, and challenge themselves at their own pace.

This group is a great option for those who want to practice and are unsure of participating in swim meets. Swimmers are able to attend YMCA meets. Y-USA requires that Swim Team Members hold an active YMCA Membership. 

Practice Times:  2 Days a week
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Choose the 2 days that work best for your family!)
6:00pm Dryland, 6:30-8:00 pm Pool 

Hatchlings is geared towards beginner and early intermediate swimmers, 6 – 10-year-olds (5 with coach approval) and introduces the fundamentals of competitive swimming in a fun and supportive environment. Swimmers will develop all four strokes while learning essential skills such as starts, turns, racing procedures, and pool etiquette. Emphasis is placed on backstroke and freestyle techniques, proper use of equipment, understanding basic swim sets, and fostering good sportsmanship. Participants are expected to listen attentively and maintain focus throughout practice to maximize their learning experience. Swimmers can attend YMCA and USA Swimming Meets. Y-USA requires that Swim Team Members hold an active YMCA Membership.

Practice Times: 2 Days – OR – 3 Days a week
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
4:00pm Dryland, 4:30-5:30 pm Pool 

The legends program is designed for high-performance athletes committed to excelling in competitive swimming aged 13 – 18 years of age. Swimmers will master all four strokes through intense aerobic and anaerobic training, advanced interval and pace work, and targeted dryland conditioning to maximize speed, endurance, and power. Swimmers will focus on discipline, mental fortitude, and race execution to push beyond their limits. Ownership of practice habits, goal-driven training, and leadership development are essential expectations. Swimmers should demonstrate commitment, resilience, and a champion mindset. Y-USA requires that Swim Team Members hold an active YMCA Membership.

Practice Times:  3 Days, 4 Days -OR- 5 Days a week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
M-Th 6:00pm Dryland, 6:30-8:00 pm Pool
Fridays 4:00pm Dryland, 4:30-6:00 pm Pool 

5 Day practice $640.00
4 Day Practice $528.00
3 Day Practice $408.00
2 Day Practice $280.00

Pods is our competitive group for our intermediate-early advanced swimmers, aged 8-11. Pods program builds a strong foundation in competitive swimming within a fun and supportive environment. Swimmers will refine all four strokes while developing skills such as efficient starts, flip turns, open turns, and racing strategies. Additional focus will be placed on pace clock management, interval training, stroke transitions, and underwater technique.

Emphasis is given to building endurance, proper use of training equipment, understanding more complex swim sets, and fostering discipline and sportsmanship. Participants are expected to listen attentively, stay engaged, and demonstrate focus throughout the whole practice to enhance their performance and progression. Y-USA requires that Swim Team Members hold an active YMCA Membership.

Practice Times:  3 Days, 4 Days -OR- 5 Days a week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
M-Th 6:00pm Dryland, 6:30-8:00 pm Pool
Fridays 4:00pm Dryland, 4:30-6:00 pm Pool 

5 Day practice $640.00
4 Day Practice $528.00
3 Day Practice $408.00
2 Day Practice $280.00

Predators is for our advanced swimmers aged 11 – 14 and builds strong competitive swimmers. Swimmers will further refine all four strokes with training that includes a combination of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, dryland exercises, and advanced pace/interval work to enhance endurance and speed. Additional focus is placed on mental fortitude, goal setting and team-building. Participants are encouraged to stay engaged, demonstrate discipline, and push their limits to achieve personal growth and performance excellence. Y-USA requires that Swim Team Members hold an active YMCA Membership.

Practice Times:  3 Days, 4 Days -OR- 5 Days a week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
M-Th 6:00pm Dryland, 6:30-8:00 pm Pool
Fridays 4:00pm Dryland, 4:30-6:00 pm Pool 

5 Day practice $640.00
4 Day Practice $528.00
3 Day Practice $408.00
2 Day Practice $280.00