The YMCA of San Diego County Swim Team staff is dedicated to give families involved with Swim Team a great experience while providing fitness and fun. We strive to help each child develop the healthy mind, body and spirit which represent the three points of the triangle in the YMCA emblem. Our philosophy is to encourage this in a positive, family-oriented manner. Additionally, we reinforce respect of family members, teammates, coaches, officials and opponents through respect of themselves. We follow the rules of USA Swimming Safe Sport "Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy" in order to make our club a safe environment for all involved. Our Swim Team goals are: *To help swimmer reach their full potential as confident swimmers. *To help swimmer learn good sportsmanship and being part of a team. *To help promote lifelong fitness for all of our members. *To teach swimmer character development including Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. Participation on the San Diego YMCA Swim Teams teaches life lessons in how members of teams work together as individuals to become one unit. With everyone, including parents, swimmers and coaching staff, working together and supporting each other as a team, we are sure each season will be successful!