SWIM TEAM PRACTICE GROUPS and TIMES:
September 8, 2025 - June 8, 2026:
BRONZE LEVEL - Swimmers are encouraged to participate in 3 practices per week. Bronze level swimmers can proficiently swim a miminum of 3 legal stroke and will work toward the goals of building endurance and improving technique. Basic expectations for Bronze swimmers include competing in all home meets, closed YMCA meets and GYSSA Championships. Away meets are encouraged.
SILVER LEVEL - Silver 2 swimmers have recently advanced from Bronze, while Silver 1 swimmers have had more experience. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in 3 practices per week. Silver level swimmers have swim team experience or equivalent experience and can swim 4 legal strokes and will work toward the goals of building endurance and advancing technique. Basic expectations for Silver swimmers including competing in all home meets, closed YMCA meets, GYSSA Championships and any additional meets for qualified swimmers such as USRY or NC Age Group Championships, as advised by coaching staff. Away meets are encouraged.
PRE-GOLD LEVEL: Swimmers are encouraged to participate in 4 practices per week. The Pre-GOLD level swimmers have significant swim team experience and will develop more advanced skills, techinque and enduarance. Pre-GOLD athletes are expected to compete in all home meets, closed YMCA meets, GYSSA Championships and any additional meets for qualified swimmers such as USRY or NC Age Group Championshios, as advised by coaching staff. Away meets are encouraged.
GOLD LEVEL - Swimmers are encouraged to participate in 5 practices per week. Gold level swimmers are age 13 and over, or have demonstrated comparable maturity levels, with at least 3 "BB" time standards and will work toward the goals of improving technique, attaining athletic conditioning, and qualifying for championships. Gold swimmers are expected to participate in all home meets, a minimum of 2 away meets, closed YMCA meets, GYSSA Championships, and any additional meets for qualified swimmers such as USRY. Additional meets are encouraged.
NATIONAL LEVEL - Swimmers are expected to participate in 5 or more practices per week and will have a higher level of accountibility regarding both practice attendance and meet participation. National level swimmers are age 13 and over, or have demonstrated a deeper commitment and maturity level, along with the strong potential to qualify for championships meets. This group will work toward the goals of perfecting technique, attaining superior athletic conditioning, and making championship meets a focus. National swimmers are expected to participate in all home meets and a majority of away meets, closed YMCA meets, GYSSA Championships, and any additional meets for qualified swimmers such as USRY, NC Age Group or Senior Championships, Sectionals, and YMCA Nationals
SHARKS SWIM ACADEMY - for information on this program, which is where most Sharks begin on the team, reference this separate tab.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Swimmers are assigned to practice groups by the coaching staff, with each individual swimmer’s current skill level, development and growth in mind.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIM TEAM MEMBERS:
- MEMBERSHIP at the Y (YOUTH or FAMILY membership - signup at the Y's front desk)
- Registration fee of $130 (covers league fees, team cap, tshirt,and regisration into swim meets, other incidentals).
- Monthly fees: Bronze – $85; Silver - $95; Advanced Age Group - $105 Gold - $115
- PARENTS should set up USA Swimming account for swimmers & complete registration at www.usaswimming.org - $86/year
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Applications are at the YMCA Front Desk.
Contact Keegan Ingelido, Head Coach, at Keegan.Ingelido@goldsboroymca.org for more information.
