Swim Team Vision Statement

To instill a life-long love of swimming and to build a program of excellence in training, team unity, character development and family support where every swimmer has the opportunity to achieve their potential and compete at the highest level while fostering the core values of the YMCA: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty in a safe and supportive environment.

Mission Statement and Objectives:

• To provide excellence in professional coaching and programs to develop individuals to the best of their abilities to compete at the highest levels;

• To provide an atmosphere that inspires swimmers to achieve their maximum potential through a strong work ethic, discipline, self-motivation and self-esteem;

• To develop team unity where everyone encourages and takes pride in each other at all levels of competition.

• To instill a life long love of swimming through enjoyment and accomplishment at all levels of swimming.

Team Tryouts

Our next tryout will be in September. 

Wed Sept 3: 4:30-5:30pm 9-10 year olds

                        6-7pm 11-12 year olds

Fri Sept 5: 4:30-5:30pm 7-8 year olds

Tryouts are held in the small pool. Swimmers will be in the water for the entire time posted. Latecomers will not be admitted. No registration is required but please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out a short registration form. Swimmers should have a bathing suit, cap, goggles and a towel for the tryout. Ages listed for tryouts are as of Dec 1, 2025. For example, someone whose birthday is Nov 1, 2024 should attend the 11-12 tryout, not the 9-10.  An email will be sent out following tryouts with results. Please browse through the website to get an idea of practice times and pricing (prices posted are from 2024-25 season and may change). All swim team members must have a Y membership. There will be additional charges for USA Swimming registration ($85), team suits (TBD), and meet fees (TBD).

We are located at 238-10 Hillside Ave in Bellerose, NY