8-18 Years Old
The NSYMCA swim club program focuses on endurance & stroke mechanics as we are a non-competitive developmental program. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swim team programs.
Our swim club is designed to be a “first look” at competitive swim teams and give swimmers the information needed to start building the skills necessary to swim at the next level and compete. The main objective is to set up each swimmer for success so they may enter the next phase of their swimming career. Swimmers work to refine their strokes in a swim team/club-type environment.
We are known as a feeder club which means many of our swimmers go on to other competitive teams including local for-profit swim teams and their high school swim teams. Swimmers may register for either one or both practice days each week.
Swim Club Eligibility & Assessments
Swimmers may join Swim Club without a formal tryout if they meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Have the endurance to participate in a 40-minute Swim Club practice.
• Swim full lengths (25–50 yards) of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke.
• Demonstrate basic butterfly technique.
• Use proper breathing and body position throughout all strokes.
If your swimmer is unsure whether they are ready for Swim Club, or if you would like their skills assessed, email the Director to schedule a swim assessment.
Upcoming Try Outs
- Monday, August 24 at 5:00 PM
Swimmers who are unable to meet the Swim Club requirements or who are not yet ready for the increased endurance and stroke technique will be recommended for our swim lesson program. Our swim lessons emphasize stroke technique and endurance at every level, from beginner through advanced, providing swimmers with the opportunity to continue developing the skills needed for future Swim Club participation.
Please note that swimmers who register for Swim Club but are unable to meet the program requirements may be withdrawn from the program. If space is available, we will recommend an appropriate swim lesson class to support their continued progress.
Current Swim Lesson Participants
Current swim lesson participants may join the swim club without trying out if they are eligible based on their swim level. Swim lesson participants at the Fish level or higher may join the swim club.
Swimmers do not have to complete our entire swim program through Level 8 to be eligible to join our swim club program. Swimmers must successfully complete the Minnow level as they are best prepared for our swim club and the added stroke refinement work.