The Manta Rays Swim Team is a competitive swim program of the Muscatine Community YMCA open to youth ages 5-21.
Over the years, the team has gone through many changes and was formerly known as the Muscatine Swim Club.
 
The Manta Rays Swim Team competes in both YMCA & USA Swimming Leagues.
The YMCA Competitive Season will run from approximately October-March.
The USA Competitive Season will run from approximately May-July.
 
In addition to our traditional swim team practices and meets, we occasionally will offer stroke clinics, individual or mini group practice sessions, or prep-programs for those already enrolled in swim team or those that do not meet minimum basic requirements. Details on these additional offerings vary each season, and are communicated via email and team app.
 
Our swimming program is geared toward developing great swimmers to their maximum potential as well as building great self-esteem.
 
 
The Mission of the Manta Rays Swim Team is to provide swimmers a safe, healthy and positive opportunity to realize their potential both in and out of the pool, while displaying the YMCA Core Character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
YMCA Winter Swim Team 2023-2024

 

YMCA Winter Season (Short Course) 

YMCA Winter Competitive Swim Season is open to swimmers ages 5-21 years of age.

New swimmers (youth that have never participated on a compettiive team before) must complete a New Swimmer Evaluation before registering.  Please visit the "How to Join" tab to schedule an evaluation.

All Swimmers must be a current Muscatine Community YMCA member.

Dates: Regular Practices begin October 30th (Leader's Academy & Rookie Academy occur prior to regular practice schedule).

Championship Meets begin February 11th

Last Day of regular pracitce for all swimmers is Monday, Feburuary 12th.

Practice Days: Monday-Friday

Competitions: Saturdays (occasional Sundays).  Dates vary throughout the season

Location: Carver Swim Center (MHS)

Practice Groups & Times: 

"Purple": 5:45-6:45 pm (White, Purple Jr., and Purple Sr. training groups)

"Gold": 6:30-8:30 pm (Gold Jr. 1, Gold Jr 2 and Gold Sr training groups)

Please see the "Parent Info" tab for more details on training groups.

Fees:

$50 Registration Fee (due at registration)

$68.75 per month (November 1-February 12th).  Monthly payments must be set up for automatic withdraw, or pay in full ($275)

 

Gear Requirements: 

Please see the Parent Info tab (Team Handbook) for gear requirments. 

Headsets will be maintained by the Coaching Team. 

Gear bags will be stored at Carver.

USA Summer Swim Team 2024

USA Summer 2024 Swim Team-Long Course

Practice Times, days and locations will vary between April 15th-31st.  

Strength & Conditioning sessions will be at the YMCA for 11 & up.  Details will be posted in team newsletter.

This program will be for Manta Rays Swim Team athletes (or other competitive swim program) that have competed in at least one or more competitive swim seasons and are in Purple Junior Training Group or higher.  White training group should contact a coach before considering registration.

Participation in at least ONE or more competitions will be required.

Swimmers must be registered with USA Swimming and active Muscatine Community YMCA members.

A USA athlete Membership is required for each athlete. Registration links will be posted in the team newsletter.

Gear Requirements: 10 & under ages will need Purple Senior/Gold Junior 1 Practice Gear.  11 & up will need Gold Junior 2/Gold Senior Practice Gear. Headsets will be required for all USA swimmers. 

Gear bags can be stored at Carver.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] to request access to our team newsletter and our USA Team Registration link!

 

Practice Only Groups-SUMMER 2024

Non-Competition Groups-Practice Only

These practices are open to veteran athletes only (YMCA, USA, middle school, and high school  competitive swimming athletes):

Details for 2024 are TBD