The Hamilton YMCA Aquatic Cluboffers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Hamilton YMCA Aquatic Club to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Please call us at 609.635.4758 to schedule a tryout, or Click Here to send us an email request for more information.

                                                                                                 Senior Level

Senior Level is a high-level workout program for the established competitive swimmer. This level is designed to prepare the swimmer to effectively compete in YMCA and USS Meets. Goals include YMCA Nationals – Long and Short Course, and US Sectionals, Junior and Senior US Nationals. Swimmers in this level must be committed to year round swimming. Swimmers will attend practices, participate in YMCA and US meets, and maintain their training intervals. The objective of this program is to bring each participant to their swimming potential thru training, stroke analysis, and conditioning exercises.

                   Age Group Competitive Training Ages 9 thru High School                    

This program is for the experienced, committed, year - round swimmer. Swimmers in this practice group are encouraged to set goals which include US Bronze, Silver, & Junior Olympics,  Swimmers will participate in all YMCA league meets, and selected USS swim meets. Selection for this level will be based on the individual’s ability to maintain time standards and consistent practices. New swimmers and previously registered Marlin or Dolphin swimmers, who want to be a member of the Age Group practice level must attend one of the tryout dates.

Dolphins

This program is for swimmers who can swim 50 yds. freestyle, 50 yds. backstroke with appropriate turns, and 50     yds. of either breaststroke or butterfly. This group will continue to develop and master all 4 strokes. Emphasis will be technique, turns, starts and endurance training. Participation in YMCA dual, bronze and silver meets. Swimmers will have the option of doing select US meets. There will be an additional fee for US registration. Try outs and YMCA membership required.

Marlins

This program is for swimmers who can swim 50 yds. of freestyle, 25 yds. of backstroke and have some basic knowledge of breaststroke or butterfly This level continues the development of all four strokes, as well as starts and turns. Swimmers will participate in YMCA dual meets, YMCA 8/under champs and YMCA Bronze Meet. Try outs and YMCA membership required.