Youth Swim Team Tryouts

Tryouts are a friendly, low-pressure opportunity for our coaches to get to know your swimmer and help place them in the training group where they'll be most comfortable and successful.

All swim team participants must be active YMCA facility members.

What to Expect

The tryout is a brief in-water assessment focused on basic skills, comfort in the water, and overall readiness for a team environment. Many swimmers are surprised by how quick and encouraging the process is.

Tryout activities vary slightly based on age and prior experience. Our goal is to meet swimmers where they are—not to eliminate them.

After the Tryout

Following the tryout, families will receive information about:

• Recommended training group placement
• Practice schedules and locations
• Next steps for registration and participation

Not Quite Ready—Yet?

If competitive swimming isn't the best fit right now, that’s okay. Many swimmers begin in other YMCA programs and return for tryouts later with more confidence and experience.

We’re happy to recommend other YMCA programs that help swimmers build skills and comfort in the water.

Questions?

Email [email protected] or use the Contact Us form.