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Swim Team
What we are about….
The YMCA of the Roses offers many different competitive swimming options. For the very young or those returning to swimming after an extended break, the Novice and Advanced groups offer an easy way back into the sport or as an introduction to competitive swimming. This offering features reduced fees, shorter practice times, and local competition.
For the experienced swimmers who want to get the absolute most out of their swim training and competition experience, the Junior and Senior groups offer increased practice time and USA and YMCA competition both regionally and nationally.
The following values are emphasized throughout the program:
Technical: learning good technique, efficiency, and beauty in the water.
Physical: developing speed and endurance through training all four strokes of the individual medley and training for an endurance based program.
Cognitive: learning about swimming and the rationale for stroke technique, training, and nutrition, etc.
Psychological: learning and practicing the attitudes of a champion; goal setting and maintaining poise under pressure.
Swim Teams:
York Swim Team – Pre-Team, Novice, Advanced, Junior A, Junior B, Senior A, Senior B, Arete (practicing at Graham Aquatic Center) www.swimyorky.org
Lancaster Lightning – Pre-Team, Novice, Advanced, Junior A, Junior B, Senior A, Senior B (practicing at City Center, Millersville and Lampeter-Strasburg) www.swimlany.com
W. Dale Brougher Swim Team – Pre-Team, Novice, Advanced (practicing at W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA – Shrewsbury) www.swimyorky.org
West York Aquatic Club – Bulldog (ages 13-18) and Puppie (ages 6-12) Groups (practicing at the Graham Aquatic Center and Green Valley Swimming & Sports Club) http://www.westyorkaquaticclub.org
Masters Swimming – Masters refers to age, not expertise!
Welcome to all levels, whether you already swim thousands of yards daily or have not done a lap in years. This is great for those looking for a low-impact, coached group workout or athletes looking to train for triathlons. Our coach will emphasize stroke mechanics, endurance, and for the competitive participant, speed and endurance training. For individuals Ages 19 and older (Practicing at Graham Aquatic Center)
Lightning Spring Clinic
Spring Clinics are a great way for new swimmers and returning swimmers to get ready for the summer swim team season.
10 & Under participants must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and 25 yards of backstroke.
11 & older participants must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and 50 yards of backstroke.
Lightning Spring Clinic – Lampeter Strasburg
Tues-Thurs April 8th-May 13th (no class on April 17th)
10 & Under 5-6 pm
11 & up 6-7 pm
Lightning Spring Clinic – Millersville (Millersville University’s Pucillo Pool)
Mon-Wed, April 7th-May 7th
5-6 pm (all age groups swim at same time)
YMCA member: $135 Non-Member: $165
Contact: Gwyn Atkinson for additional information
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/25 | 4/19/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 135.00 | $ 165.00 |
W Dale Brougher Swim Team - Non Competitive (Pre-Team)
Prior to registering for Pre Team the swimmer MUST COMPLETE AN EVALUATION with a swim team coach. Contact Aquatics at [email protected] or [email protected] to schedule an evaluation.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/25 | 5/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/29/25 - 06/11/25
Tu,We - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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West York Aquatic Club
West York Aquatic Club
Bulldog Group
The Bulldog Group is the senior level of
WYAC. This is where you will fine tune your technique, speed,
and endurance in a more competitive setting. Ages 13-18
Puppies Group
The Puppies Group of WYAC introduces
the art of swimming by means of proper stroke technique while
also establishing stepping stones into speed and endurance
work. Ages 6-12
● Pricing:
○ Bulldog Group- $120/ month
○ Puppies Group- $100/ month
Program Registration Opens
○ April 14
Program Start
○ May 1st Program Begins – August 31st Program Ends
League Information:
○ CASL League- swimcasl.org
Email for questions: [email protected]
Team Website: westyorkswimming.org
York Swim Team - Masters Swim Team
Masters Swimming – Masters refers to age, not expertise!
Welcome to all levels, whether you already swim thousands of yards daily or have not done a lap in years. This is great for those looking for a low-impact, coached group workout or athletes looking to train for triathlons. Our coach will emphasize stroke mechanics, endurance, and for the competitive participant, speed and endurance training. For individuals Ages 19 and older (Practicing at Graham Aquatic Center)
