Welcome to the YMCA Wahoos - this page will help you and your athlete navigate the entry process to the team.

There are 3 Wahoo entry points for swimmers – (1) New (2) Returning and (3) Transfer.

1.  Brand New Swimmer Process - I am new to competitive swimming

• Reach Out -
  • Use the “contact us” link in the webpage.
  • Please include age, grade level, swimming experience and any other relevant information.
  • The Wahoos will return an email or a phone call with additional information in the process (see below).
• Evaluation –
  • In-water evaluation to allow the coaching staff to align you to a training group.
  • By appointment only.
  • See “Evaluations” section below.
• YMCA Registration –
  • Required registration with the YMCA of Johnstown.
• USA Swimming Registration –
  •  Required registration with USA Swimming (optional Green Group).

2.  Returning Swimmer Process - I have swam for the Wahoos before and am returning to the team.

• Reach Out -
  • Use the “contact us” link in the webpage.
  • Please include age, grade level, swimming experience and any other relevant information.
  • The Wahoos will return an email or a phone call with additional information in the process (see below).
• Evaluation –
  • In-water evaluation to allow the coaching staff to align you to a training group.
  • By appointment only.
  • See “Evaluations” section below.
• YMCA Registration –
  • Required registration with the YMCA of Johnstown.
  • Verification that you are current and in good-standing.
• USA Swimming Registration –
  • Required registration with USA Swimming (optional Green Group).
  • Verification that you are current and in good-standing.

3.  Transfer Swimmer Process – I am currently swimming for another team and want to swim for the Wahoos.

• Reach Out -
  • Use the “contact us” link in the webpage.
  • Please include age, grade level, swimming experience and any other relevant information.
  • The Wahoos will return an email or a phone call with additional information in the process (see below).
• Evaluation –
  • In-water evaluation to allow the coaching staff to align you to a training group.
  • By appointment only.
  • See “Evaluations” section below.
• YMCA Registration –
  • Required registration with the YMCA of Johnstown.
  • Verification that you are current and in good-standing.
• US Swimming Transfer –
  • Required transfer with USA Swimming.
  • Verification that you are current and in good-standing with your current club and USA Swimming.

Evaluations -

1. Evaluations will be available at the Johnstown YMCA, Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 PM by appointment only.
2. Arrive at the facility early enough to allow your athlete to be ready to swim at their scheduled time.
3. Enter the facility and stop at the lobby desk. Let the staff know you are there for team evaluation.
4. A Wahoo Coach will meet you in the lobby.
5. We will do a quick facility tour and escort you to the locker room or pool deck.
6. The evaluation will include a quick discussion about goals and in-water time (estimate 15 minutes).
7. After the evaluation, we will have a quick review discussion.