Emphasizes values through competition. Open to those who know how to swim and want to improve their swimming skills, speed and endurance. Includes all swimmers just beginning on the Swim Team. Must be able to swim 25 yards of two different strokes. Teaches the four Olympic stroke skills, reading a pace clock and swim team terminology.
Swimmers compete in developmental and YMCA meets.
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.