Hello Families,

As we head into the spring season, we’re excited to share information about our Spring Swim Clinics, designed for swimmers who are interested in joining or continuing competitive swim training.

Our spring programming focuses heavily on technique development, stroke efficiency, and building a strong foundation for summer and future competitive seasons.

🌱 Spring Technique Clinics (March)

Our Spring Clinics run monthly and are structured to place swimmers with others of similar skill level and speed, ensuring a productive and safe training environment.

📅 Spring Clinic Dates:
March 2 – March 27

⚠️ Important Note for New Swimmers:
If your swimmer was not on the MEY Swim Team during the winter season, a tryout is required before registration can be finalized. This allows us to place swimmers in the appropriate clinic level.

If a swimmer registers without completing a tryout, their registration will be temporarily removed until a tryout is completed and placement is confirmed.

🏊 Clinic Levels Overview

🔹 Level 1 Clinic (Beginner / Junior 1 Focus)

  • Ages: 10 & Under
  • Ideal for: New swimmers or those new to a swim team environment
  • Focus:
    • Stroke basics (all four strokes)
    • Breathing, body position, and fundamentals
    • Introduction to swim team training structure

Schedule Options:

  • Mon / Wed / Fri: 5:00–6:00 PM
  • OR Tues / Thurs: 5:00–6:00 PM + Sunday: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

🔹 Level 2 Clinic (Junior 2 & 3 Focus)

  • Ages: ~7–12
  • Ideal for: Swimmers with basic stroke knowledge needing refinement
  • Focus:
    • Stroke development
    • Consistency and endurance
    • Competitive training comfort

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday: 6:00–7:00 PM

🔹 Level 3 Clinic (Junior 4 Focus)

  • Ages: ~8–13
  • Ideal for: More advanced swimmers with solid fundamentals
  • Focus:
    • Increased training volume
    • Faster-paced swimming
    • Technique under fatigue

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday: 7:00–8:00 PM

🔹 Level 4 Clinic (Elite Prep)

  • Ideal for: Highly developed swimmers preparing for advanced competition
  • Focus:
    • High-level stroke technique
    • Refinement of legal, efficient strokes
    • Endurance-based technique work

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday: 7:00–8:00 PM

💲 Clinic Pricing (Per Month)

Level 1 (3 days/week):

  • $90 (Full YMCA Members)
  • $120 (Program Members)

Levels 2, 3 & 4 (5 days/week):

  • $150 (Full YMCA Members)
  • $200 (Program Members)

📝 Tryout Information (Required for New Swimmers)

📅 Tryout Dates & Times:

  • Monday, Feb 16 & Feb 23: 4:00–6:00 PM
  • Thursday, Feb 19 & Feb 26: 4:00–6:00 PM

📍 Please arrive on time. If a large group arrives in the final 10 minutes, we may not be able to evaluate everyone properly.

⚠️ Important Tryout Policies:

  • Please do NOT sign up for multiple tryout slots for the same swimmer.
  • Swimmers registered for multiple tryout dates will be removed from all tryout slots.
  • This policy ensures fair access for all families.

Tryout Registration Requirement
 

In order to attend a tryout, all swimmers must sign up in advance using the online links below. Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed a spot and may be turned away if a tryout session reaches capacity.

Tryout Links

Monday 16th https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=4005&pid=32634&sid=1073779

Thursday 19th https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=4005&pid=32634&sid=1073784

Monday 23rd https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=4005&pid=32634&sid=1073782

Thursday 27th https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=4005&pid=32634&sid=1073785

 

📣 Tryout Results & Registration

  • Final tryout results will be posted on this Web Page Friday, Feb 27 on our website.
  • Results will include:
    • Clinic placement
    • Accepted swimmers
    • Any waitlists (if applicable)
  • Families may then register for the clinic level assigned.

If demand is high, additional tryout dates may be added. Updates will be posted on:

  • The YMCA
  • Our website
  • Email communications

Important Program Note:
Our Spring Technique Clinics are separate from the MEY Winter Swim Team. These clinics are instructional programs run by MEY and are not an extension of the winter competitive team.

Swimmers who are accepted into the clinics will not need to try out for the Edison Otters summer program. However, a separate tryout is still required for any swimmer who wishes to join the MEY Winter Swim Team in the future.

Participation in spring clinics does not automatically place a swimmer on the MEY winter team, but it is an excellent pathway for skill development and future placement.

Thank you for your interest in the MEY Swim Team. We look forward to meeting you at tryouts and welcoming new swimmers into our program this spring.

Best regards,
Coach Adam Soural
Head Coach
YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, and South Amboy Swim Team