DUCKS SWIM TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULES & FEES

The Lake Geneva YMCA Ducks Swim Team offers training and practice groups for beginners to advanced-level high school and college-age competitive swimmers, ages 5-18+. Our age-specific training and expert technique instruction challenge and develop each athlete to swim like a champion and be their personal best. Learn about our Geneva Lakes Y swim team training groups below:


Upcoming Registration:  2025-2026 Short Course Season Practice Schedule & More
Registration will be open on August 25th
New Swimmer Evaluation Night: Wednesday, September 10, 5-6 pm at the YMCA pool
Season begins September 15

YMCA Membership is required for all Ducks swimmers.  

If a swimmer decides not to continue swimming during any season, the parents must remember two details: 
1)  Email Michelle Upchurch at [email protected] so she can remove the swimmer from the swim group and stop any additional payments.
2)  Stop at the YMCA Front Desk to terminate the YMCA membership in writing or fill out the online change form here. 

Practice Locations
Geneva Lakes Family YMCA: 203 S. Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI  53147
Badger High School:  220 South Street, Lake Geneva, WI  53147
 

DUCKS SWIMMING TRAINING GROUPS

Spotted Ducks | Beginning-Level Swimmers

This group is for ages 8 and under or swimmers who are new to competitive swimming. The focus is on stroke fundamentals and mechanics. Swimmers must complete: 25 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, 25 yards backstroke without stopping, 25 yards flutter kick (front and back with a board), and a dive from the poolside. They should be able to endure a one-hour practice. A fun environment with an introduction to competition when ready.

Equipment Needed
Competitive Practice Suit
Kickboard (provided by YMCA)
Fins (provided by YMCA)
Racing goggles

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Lake Ducks 

This group is for our Spotted group graduates, primarily ages 9-12 or elite 8-year-olds who have achieved at least one State Meet qualifying time, who can swim all four competitive strokes legally, do a dive from the racing block, and flip turns during practices and races.

Freestyle: can breathe to both sides smoothly 50 yards with a proper turn
Understand circle swimming 
Streamline push off
50 yards backstroke with proper turn
Legal breaststroke kick 25 yards
Legal butterfly kick 25 yards​​
Proper competitive start off the block

Equipment Needed
Competitive Practice Suit
Racing Goggles
Fins (provided by YMCA)
Kickboard (provided by YMCA)
Finger Paddles (Provided by YMCA)

Swimmers should be committed to attending at least four or five practices each week and regularly compete in scheduled meets throughout the season. 
 

Wood Ducks 

This group is for our Elite age group swimmers (9-13) who have achieved at least one State Meet qualifying time and are ready for advanced training. In the Wood group, we focus on stroke mastery, endurance, goal setting, and preparation for the end-of-the-season competitions and the next training level.

Wood Duck swimmers entering the swim team must be able to swim:
6 x 50 Free 1:15 with 2 underwater butterfly kicks on walls and proper turn
6 x 50 Back 1:20 with 2 underwater butterfly kicks on the walls and proper turn
6 x 50 Breast 1:30 with legal pullouts and turns
8 x 25 Butterfly legal:45
1 x 100 Legal IM
10 x 50 Flutter kick 1:15
Understanding intervals and reading the clock, both digital and regular pace clock.

Equipment Needed
Competitive Practice Suit
Racing Goggles
Fins (provided by YMCA)
Kickboard (provided by YMCA)
Finger Paddles (Provided by YMCA)
Snorkel
Pull Buoy

Although the YMCA does provide fins and a kickboard, it could be beneficial to start thinking about an individual equipment bag with all of the above for your swimmer.

Swimmers should be committed to attending at least four or five practices each week and regularly compete in scheduled meets throughout the season. 

Mallard Ducks

This group is for our senior swimmers age 13 and over, who are training for elite competitions. Focus areas include race prep, goal setting, endurance, stroke technique, starts, turns and race strategy. Swimmers MUST commit to daily 2-hour practices and at least one competition a month. 

Mallard Duck swimmers entering the swim team must be able to swim:
10 x 50 flutter kick 1:00
6 x 100 Free 1:30
6 x 100 Back 1:40
6 x 100 Breast 1:45
6 x 50 Fly 1:00
6 x 100 IM 2:00

Equipment Needed
Multiple Competitive Practice Suits
2 Pairs of Racing Goggles
Fins (provided by YMCA)
Kickboard (provided by YMCA)
Paddles (Provided by YMCA)
Pull Buoy
Snorkel

All swimmers in this group should have their equipment bag with the above equipment.  All bags can be stored at the YMCA.

Swimmers should be committed to attending at least five practices each week and regularly compete in scheduled meets throughout the season. 
 

LAKE GENEVA MASTER'S SWIMMING

Master's Adult Swim Team: Ages 18+
This Lake Geneva swim club is for anyone 18 years of age or older who would like to continue swimming with a team. Practices are 90 minutes long and are at a level that provides a good workout for those who would like to stay in shape, and it also helps provide training for those in Masters Swimming events, Triathlon events, and Open Water swims. This group is hardworking and practices are in a welcoming atmosphere. CLICK FOR MORE INFO

Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00-7:30 a.m.   |   Sat:  7:00-8:30 a.m.

Price:  $372/year | $31/month for Y Members   |   $564/year  |  $47/month for Community Participants

CONGRATS to Lake Geneva YMCA Ducks Master's Swimmer Mark Larkin -- 2021 USA Master's National Champion

*Financial assistance for our YMCA Lake Geneva swim club is available through generous donations made to the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA Annual Giving Campaign.

Click here for more information and contact Coach Michelle Upchurch at 262-238-6211, ext. 23, if you wish to apply.