The Wallingford Family YMCA Dolphins is a registered USA Swimming team (WFYD).  USA Swimming offers an opportunity for more competitions at a swimmer's individual level and a wider variety of events to swim than the traditional YMCA format. Additional fees will be required, including registration fees paid to USA Swimming and swim meet entrance fees.  

The WFYD USA Swimming program is required for AG2, AG1, Juniors, & Seniors. Any younger swimmers interested in swimming USA must set up a meeting with Mike O'Brien, Head Coach at [email protected], to discuss the possibility of joining USA. 

The USA Registration Form and Transfer Release Form is located at the following CT Swimming link:
http://ctswim.org/ctswim/registration/11athletefullyear.pdf

 

USA Spring/Summer 2025 Long Course Season

What is USA Swimming?

USA Swimming is the national umbrella organization for our sport. As a team, we compete under CTSwim which is the Local Swim Committee attached to USA Swimming. Being registered under CTSwim/USA Swimming allows your swimmer to compete in more meets/championships against not just other YMCAs, but any other registered teams in the state and even Northeast! 

Competition Format: Long Course Meters

Mandatory Registration: USA Swimming is required for AG2, AG1, Juniors, & Seniors. Younger groups are also welcome to join.

Fees/Financial Commitments:

  • ​This one-time season fee of $150 helps cover your swimmer’s and team’s USA Swimming registration, coaching fees for additional meets, and travel expenses. It also includes Wesleyan Long Course training for the Spring/Summer season, along with other related costs.
  • Splash Fees: Each USA meet will charge Splash fees determined by the hosting team. These fees are typically per event/relay, or a flat meet fee. You will be informed of these fees ahead of time before entering into any meet. Splash fees will be charged directly to the Y accounts on file.

Meet Requirements: At least 2 meets plus Regionals or the highest level of competition your swimmer qualifies for.

Schedule

Starting May 14th we will start training at Wesleyan University.  Below is the schedule:

Wednesdays:

  • Ag2 5:00-6:00pm 
  • Ag1, Juniors & Seniors 6:00-8:00pm

The meet schedule as of right now is TBD as our Local Swim Committee (CTSwim) is still in the process of transitioning seasons.