The Foothills Area YMCA Blufins Swim Team is a year-round seasonal competitive program. All groups take a short break in the spring and summer. These are important periods of physical AND mental rest for swimmers. Please respect these breaks as they are important in preventing burnout and keeping swimmers excited about the sport and the team. 

The Foothills Area YMCA Bluefins Swim Team respects family time together, including vacation time. Parents should be aware, however, that extended time away from practice and competition in the middle of a season will affect a swimmer's performance. The effect becomes greater the older and more competitive a swimmer becomes. One option is to find a team in the town/area that you will be visiting and arrange for your child to practice with them during your stay. This can be a fun way to not only stay in shape, but to learn different training techniques and systems. To discuss time away from practice and meets and/or the effects it will have, please contact the swim coach.