This level teaches advanced stroke skills, turns, racing starts, and finishes. Swimmers begin to compete at advanced meets in this training group. Team spirit and cooperation are stressed. Qualifying swim required. For advanced swimmers, who are highly motivated and expect to qualify for YMCA Nationals within two years.
Swimmers compete at local, regional and national levels.
Practice includes mental training and dry land exercises, in addition to swim practice. Qualifying swim required. Parents must register children under the age of 1 9. A copy of the swimmer's birth certificate and Social Security number is needed to register. FEES Team fees are paid through two different plans.