Competitive Swim Teams
- To help swimmer reach their full potential as confident swimmers.
- To help swimmer learn good sportsmanship and being part of a team.
- To help promote lifelong fitness for all of our members.
- To teach swimmer character development including Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
Find a Swim Team
Cameron Family YMCA
Join the Tiger Sharks! Tryouts will take place on Monday evenings after practice at 6:55-7:00pm, or by appointment. For more information or to schedule a tryout, contact Head Swim Coach Chelsea Abraham at cabraham@ymcasd.org.
Swim requirements: The swim team is open to swimmers ages 5-17. Swimmers should be proficient in swimming 50 yards freestyle with rotary breathing as well as 25 yards of butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke.
Swim team levels: Novice, Bronze, Silver, Gold
Practices will be held Monday-Friday for Bronze, Silver and Gold and Monday-Thursday for Novice.
Swim Meets: We have optional swim meets once a month against all of the San Diego YMCAs. They are held on a Saturday or Sunday and the location rotates to different Ys in San Diego.
Copley-Price Family YMCA
Tryouts are held Monday-Friday at 7:00pm. You must register to attend. Please contact Head Swim Coach Amy Wilmoth at awilmoth@ymcasd.org if you have a conflict or would like more information.
Swim requirements: Swimmers should be proficient in 50-100 yards freestyle with rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Swim team levels and practice days:
Novice
Practice: Monday – Thursday | 5:00-5:45pm
Bronze
Practice: Monday – Friday | 5:00-6:00pm
Silver & Gold
Practice: Monday – Friday | 5:45-7:00pm
Dan McKinney Family YMCA
For more information or to schedule a tryout, please write to lajollalightning@ymcasd.org.
Swim requirements: Swimmers should be proficient in 100 yards freestyle with rotary breathing, 100-200 IM based on ability, 25-50 yards butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle.
Swim team levels: Novice, Bronze, Silver/Gold
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
For more information or to schedule a tryout, contact Swim Coach Kevin Horsch at khorsch@ymcasd.org.
Swim requirements: Swimmers should be proficient in 50-100 yards freestyle with rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Swim team levels: Novice, Bronze
Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA
For more information or to schedule a tryout, please contact our swim coach Isabella Chacon at ichacon@ymcasd.org.
Swim team tryout requirements: Swimmer should be proficient in 50 yards freestyle, 50 yards backstroke and 25 yards breastroke and butterfly. Swim team tryouts are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 4:15pm, by appointment only.
Swim team levels, practice times and cost:
Novice
Practice times: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm
Cost: $104 (Y members receive up to 25% off on programs)
Bronze (intermediate advanced)
Practice times: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00-6:30pm
Cost: $155 (Y members receive up to 25% off on programs)
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
Swimmers will need to be active Y members for all levels except our Developmental Team. A tryout is required for all swimmers (see link below). Registration is on a monthly payment schedule, so all changes must be made 10 days in advance of the billing date. Holidays are built into the monthly fee, so credits will not be given for missed practices. For more information, please email eckeaquatics@ymcasd.org.
Swim team levels, requirements, practice times and cost:
Developmental
Requirements: 50 yards freestyle, 25 yards breaststroke & backstroke, knowledge of butterfly, flip-turns and streamline
Practice times: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm
Cost: $118 for nonmembers, up to 25% off depending on Y membership type
Bronze
Requirements: 4 legal strokes; 100 yards freestyle with side-breathing and flip-turns
Practice times: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 4:00-5:00pm | Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 5:00-6:00pm | Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $174 for nonmembers, up to 25% off depending on Y membership type
Silver
Requirements: 4 legal strokes; 4×100 yards freestyle @ 1:30
Practice times: Monday-Friday 4:30-6:00pm
Cost: $195 for nonmembers, up to 25% off depending on Y membership type
McGrath Family YMCA
Our swim team is back in the water! Swimmers will need to be active Y members for all levels except our Novice team. For more information, please email mcgrathaquatics@ymcasd.org.
Try out today! You must register to try out. Tryouts will take place on Mondays at 4:00pm.
Swim team levels, requirements and practice times:
Novice
Requirements: 50 yards freestyle; 25 yards backstroke; 25 yards breaststroke; working on butterfly
Practice times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
Bronze
Requirements: 4 legal strokes; 3×100 yards freestyle @ 3:00
Practice times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm, Fridays 4:30-6:00pm
Junior Silver
Requirements: 4 legal strokes; legal 100 IM under 4:00
Practice times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 4:30-6:00pm
Silver
Requirements: 4×100 yards freestyle @ 2:15, legal 200 IM under 4:00
Practice times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesdays OR Thursdays 5:30-7:00 pm
Gold
Requirements: 4 legal strokes; 6×100 yards freestyle @ 1:45, legal 200 IM under 3:30
Practice times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesdays AND Thursdays 5:30-7:00 pm
Mission Valley YMCA
Tryouts are held Monday-Friday at 6:00pm. Please visit our Welcome Center or call (619) 298-3576 to register for a tryout. For more information, contact Head Swim Coach Jose Gallardo at jgallardo@ymcasd.org.
Tryout requirements: Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards freestyle (4 continuous laps) while demonstrating side breathing, 50 yards backstroke (2 continuous laps), 25 yards breaststroke and 25 yards butterfly.
Swim team levels, practice times and cost*:
Novice
Practice Times: Monday – Thursday, 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Cost: $108 (up to 25% off with select Y memberships)
Bronze
Practice Times: Monday – Thursday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $160 (up to 25% off with select Y memberships)
Silver
Practice Times: Monday – Friday, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $179 (up to 25% off with select Y memberships)
Gold
Practice Times: Monday – Friday, 4:15pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $244 (up to 25% off with select Y memberships)
*Registration requires a monthly draft of the cost. Requests to withdraw must be submitted by the 25th of the prior month.
Rancho Family YMCA
To schedule a tryout, please register online or contact Assistant Coach Joni Paulsen at jlpaulsen@ymcasd.org or Head Coach TJ at twoodard@ymcasd.org.
Swim team levels and requirements:
Novice
Requirements: 50 yards freestyle and kick 100 yards in IM (25 yards butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle).
Bronze
Requirements: 100 yards freestyle and 50 yards backstroke, 25 yards breaststroke and 25 yards fly. Must do flip turns.
Silver X2 & Silver X3
Requirements: 3×100 freestyle on 2:00 minutes and kick 100 yards in IM (25 yards butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle) and 100 IM. All strokes must be legal.
Gold
Requirements: 3×100 freestyle on 1:50-2:00 minutes, kick 200 yards in IM (50 yards butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle), 200 yards freestyle and 100 IM. All strokes must be legal.
Platinum
Requirements: 3×100 freestyle on 1:35-1:45 minutes, kick 200 yards in IM (50 yards butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle), 100 IM and 200 yards freestyle. All strokes, starts and dives must be legal.
Advanced Adaptive Swim Team
Our Advanced Adaptive Swim Team is designed for children with physical, mental and developmental special needs. Practices are held on Fridays from 4:00-5:00pm. For more information, contact Assistant Coach Leslie Runnels-Stover at lrunnelsstover@ymcasd.org.
Ryan Family YMCA
Dive into swim team, and register today online! For more information about our swim team or tryouts, contact Head Swim Coach Sara Keleher at skeleher@ymcasd.org.
Swim team levels and requirements:
Development
Requirements: 50 meters freestyle with side breathing, 25 meters backstroke, 25 meters dolphin kick and 15 meters legal breaststroke kick.
Bronze
Requirements: 100 meters free, 25 meters back, 25 meters breast, and 25 meters fly. Swimmers should be able to dive from the wall. Swimmers need to demonstrate proper, “legal” technique for all strokes.
Silver
Requirements: 3X100 meters free on the 2:30 min. Swimmers must be able to swim a 100 IM legally. Swimmers should be able to do flip turns and dive from the block.
Junior Gold
Requirements: 4X100 meters free on the 2:15. Swimmers must be able to swim a 200 IM legally under 4:00.
Senior Gold
Requirements: 4X100 meters free on the 2:15. Swimmers must be able to swim a 200 IM legally under 4:00.
Platinum
Requirements: 8×100 meters free on 1:40 and a 200 IM legally under 3:15.
South Bay Family YMCA
Join our team! All swimmers must complete a tryout to determine their team level. Tryouts are held Monday-Thursday at 6:30 PM. To schedule a tryout, please register below.
For more information, visit our website or contact Head Coach Carlo Lira at clira1@ymcasd.org.
Swim team levels and practice times:
Novice
Requirements: 25 yards of each stroke (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle) within 45 seconds (Freestyle: 50 yards in 1:20)
Practice: 4:00–5:00pm | Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu – 2x per week
Bronze
Requirements: 50 yards of each stroke (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle) within 1:00-1:30 (Freestyle: 100 yards in 2:00)
Practice: 5:00–6:30pm | Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu – 2x per week
Silver
Requirements: 100 yards of each stroke (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle) within 1:30-2:00 (Freestyle: 200 yards in 3:30)
Practice: 5:00–7:00pm | Mon-Thu – 4x per week
Toby Wells YMCA
Join our team! Schedule your tryout and sign up! For more information or to schedule a tryout, contact Aquatics Director David Mangat at dmangat@ymcasd.org.
Tryout requirements: Swimming 50-yards of freestyle with side breathing, 50-yards of breastroke, 50 yards of backstroke, 25-yards butterfly.
Swim team levels: Novice
