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Stephanie Grandy

Action Items Detailed information on action items below. Weather & Practice OLY & Fishers Meets AB Microfiber Towels Youth Distance Meet Jobs Team Gathering White XS Team Tee Missing & Found USA Swimming Meet Commitments Weather practice changes/cancellations emails and/or GroupMe messages will be sent as soon as we hear from the YMCA. Please be sure to check your email/GroupME before heading out the door for practice. OLY & Fishers Meets info will be shared and posted as soon as the info is received from the host teams. AB Microfiber...

Stephanie Grandy

Family Work Requirements 2025–26 Short Course Season Why is there a Work Requirement? Swim meets at the YMCA/USA level are run entirely on volunteers. For example, the Larry Lyons Meet requires around 125 jobs. Without family participation, these meets can't happen for the swimmers. Competitive swimming is a FAMILY commitment! We can’t do it without you! Work Credit Requirement As previously stated, the final credit requirements were to be confirmed in early October. Credits are determined by roster & final meet schedule. Each family must complete a number of work...

Stephanie Grandy

During the registration process, parents signed agreements acknowledging the team policies regarding: Codes of conduct for both parents and athletes Parent participation Athlete uniform and equipment Billing Liability Media release Please be sure to familiarize yourself with these policies to help ensure a smooth and successful season. You can view your signed documents by logging into your Team Unify (TU) account. These documents are also listed on the website under the 'Parent' tab, click on the 'AB Athlete and Parent Policies' section to access the policies.

Stephanie Grandy

Website Navigation Guide- M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas Training Groups Tab Age Group Descriptions Targeted at younger swimmers, typically ages 6–13. Focuses on skill development, stroke technique, and learning training habits. Placement is based on ability and age, evaluated by the coaching staff. Senior Group Descriptions Designed for high school-age swimmers focused on competitive training. Includes expectations around practice attendance, meet participation, and progression toward higher-level competition. Parents Tab This section is a hub for all parent-related resources, including important documents and tools: Policies & Forms Athlete, Parent, & Team Policies-...