Program Overview
The WINFINS Swim Team gives swimmers the opportunity to build skills, improve technique, and develop endurance in a supportive team environment. Swimmers grow their confidence in the water while learning the fundamentals of competitive swimming.
Registration Details
Ages: 7-14 years
Pricing:
Swim team is open to youth who are YMCA members. A Youth or Family membership must be maintained throughout the season.
- Beginner - $70/month
- Intermediate - $80/month
- Advanced - $100/month
Registration:
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Schedule
2026/2027 Season Dates:
- September 14, 2026-April 8, 2027
Practice Schedule:
- Beginner: 2 days per week | Mon/Wed or Tuesday/Thurs | 4-5 p.m.
- Intermediate: 2 days per week | Mon/Wed or Tuesday/Thurs | 4:30-6 p.m.
- Advanced: 4 days per week | Mon-Thurs | 4-6 p.m.
2026/2027 Meet Schedule:
The team will participate in a minimum of 4 Y-USA swim meets and 2 local fun swim meets.
- Y-USA Swim Meet Dates:
- More information to come.
- Local Fun Swim Meet Dates:
- More information to come.
Coaches
The WINFINS Swim Team is led by:
- Makayla
Swim Team Levels
Not sure which swim team level is right for your swimmer? Review the levels and skill expectations below to find the best fit.
Expand the items below to learn more about expectations for each swim team level.
This training group is for swimmers who are brand new to the sport.
To help swimmers build strength and improve stroke effectiveness, swimmers in this group are encouraged to attend two practices per week for consistent skill development and practice.
Typical Age: 7–10 years old
Skill Requirement: Passed Red Cross Level 4 or demonstrates the following skills:
Endurance
- Ability to swim for 1 hour with minimal rest
- Practices total approximately 900–1,100 yards
Stroke Skills
- Proficient in Freestyle (Front Crawl), Backstroke, and Breaststroke
- Demonstrates basic Butterfly technique
Distance Ability
- Freestyle & Backstroke: 100 yards
- Breaststroke: 50 yards
- Butterfly: 10–15 yards
Starts & Turns
- Performs open turns successfully
- Can perform sitting, kneeling, and standing dives from the wall
This practice group is designed for swimmers with little to no competitive swimming experience (0–2 years). Practices focus on developing proper stroke technique through drills while building strength, flexibility, speed, and efficiency throughout the season. Swimmers will also be introduced to swim practice terminology used in higher-level training groups.
Typical Age: 9–12 years old
Endurance
- Ability to swim for 1.5 hours with minimal rest
- Practices total approximately 1,500–2,000 yards
Stroke Skills
- Proficient in Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly
Distance Ability
- Freestyle & Backstroke: 150 yards
- Breaststroke & Butterfly: 100 yards
Starts & Turns
- Performs front and back flip turns consistently
- Can dive off the starting block
This practice group is designed for experienced swimmers who have spent multiple years on a swim team and are ready for more advanced training. Swimmers will continue refining stroke technique while increasing training volume to build endurance and stamina in preparation for senior-level practices. The group also introduces greater expectations for leadership, teamwork, and completing practice sets as directed.
Swimmers in this group are expected to attend four practices per week to build endurance and get the most out of the program.
Typical Age: 11–14 years old
Endurance
- Ability to swim for 1.5 hours with minimal rest
- Practices total approximately 2,000–2,500 yards
Stroke Skills
- Proficient in all four strokes with proper technique and kick
Distance Ability
- Freestyle & Backstroke: 200 yards
- Breaststroke & Butterfly: 150 yards
- Can swim 500 yards continuously
Starts & Turns
- Consistently performs front and back flip turns
- Can execute relay takeoffs and competition starts from the block
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