2022-23 Marlins Swim Team

WCAY is a year round program. September through July (39-41 weeks paid training). 

High School swimmers and those interested in transferring from other teams should email Coach Barry @ [email protected].

The 2020-21 roster will be determined as follows:

  1. All swimmers from the 2020-21 Winter/Summer roster are guaranteed placement if they completed thier reservation by 8/1/2021.
  2. Next, the roster will be filled by swimmers from open and private evaluations.
  3. Next, transfer swimmers are placed. (If you know anyone looking to latch on to WCAY - please have them contact the head coach directly @ [email protected] for consideration).  

Your 2021-22 team fees will be billed with this reservation. Each family will be assessed a non-refundable $25.00 registration fee which covers administrative overhead and the athlete fee(s) which covers team expenses such as (1 each) team cap and tee shirt, swimmer banquet fee, team gift and expenses associated with coach travel. 

The athlete fees are as follows:

  • $75 - 1 Swimmer
  • $125 - 2 or More Swimmers

Just like in previous years, your team tuition is paid through the YMCA not via TeamUnify. You will be asked to register and set up your tuition options through the YMCA in September. You will have the opportunity to sign up for the Winter Season only or the discounted full year option which includes a payment plan. The 2021-22 Fee Schedule will be communicated to you directly.

New Swimmer Evaluations will be conducted by Appointment with the Head Coach.

Please see the training groups tab for specifics about each group.

The Marlins is a USA Swimming affiliated club and membership and participation in USA Swimming is strongly encouraged. In addition to the YMCA meet schedule, the team will participate in at least one USA meet per month (October through March). The meet schedule will be posted as soon as it becomes available. 

Important Dates

September 6  First practices begin.

All registrations will be done after swimmers are placed by the coaching staff. Training group assignments for new swimmers will be finalized and distributed via email before the first day of practice. Existing team members need only check their TeamUnify accounts or OnDeck app for roster info. All tuition plans will need to be set up prior to the first day of practice. 

Evaluation Requirements

Mini 1 (6-9) - A, B and C Groups

  • Swim 25 yards (1 length) of freestyle (with rotary breathing) without stopping with their face in the water
  • Swim 25 yards (1 length) of backstroke
  • Must attempt a length of breaststroke and butterfly. The swimmer must know what breaststroke and butterfly are when asked. It does not need to be legal but the swimmer must have knowledge of both strokes when asked to swim a length of each.
  • Ability to listen and follow directions.

       Preferred Skills:

  • Swim 50 yards (2 lengths) of freestyle (with rotary breathing) without stopping with their face in the water
  • Swim 50 yard (2 lengths) of backstroke
  • Swim at least 25 yards breaststroke and butterfly with legal technique

Level 1 (7-10) & Mini 2 (6-9) - 9-10B Groups

  • Swim 100 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing in good form (face in water)
  • swim 50 yards of backstroke in good form
  • Swim 25 yards of butterfly and breaststroke. It must be legal
  • Must be able to dive off of the side of the pool
  • Ability to perform the above does not guarantee placement due to limited roster numbers

Level 2 (8-14)  - Purple, Blue, White

  • Swim 200 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing in good form;
  • Swim 100 yards of backstroke in good form
  • Swim 50 yards of rudimentary breaststroke and butterfly
  • Demonstrate proper racing starts & flip turns
  • Ability to perform the above does not guarantee placement due to limited roster numbers

Level 3 (11-14) Blue, White

  • Swim 400 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing in good form;
  • Swim 50 yards of legal backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly with proper turns
  • Demonstrate proper racing starts
  • Ability to perform the above does not guarantee placement due to limited roster numbers

Senior (12-19) All Senior Groups - Generally only Transfer swimmers

  • Swim 500 yards of legal freestyle with bilateral breathing and flip turns
  • Swim 100 yards of legal backstroke, breaststroke, & butterfly with proper turns
  • Demonstrate proper racing starts
  • USA Swimming Membership is Required
  • Demonstrate a commitment to training consistently
  • Ability to perform the above does not guarantee placement due to limited roster numbers

Registration

YMCA membership is required. All swimmers must be approved by the coaching staff and on the registration list prior to registering through the YMCA. No walk-ups will be accepted at the YMCA Membership Desk. All inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

Families will have the option to pay in full or sign up for the Full Year option which is a 15 percent savings if you plan on participating through next July. Full Year tuition is drafted monthly October through March. 

Multi swimmer Discount

There is a 5% discount/per swimmer for families with two or more athletes. 

Need more info? Contact Coach Barry. [email protected] or call 610 247 5921.