Join the YMCA Swim Team and experience the excitement of competitive swimming in a supportive and skill-building environment. Our swim teams are open to youth ages 6 to 18 and focus on improving technique, building endurance, and fostering a love for the sport.

Why Join a YMCA Swim Team?

• Professional coaching to develop stroke technique, speed, and stamina.
• Progressive team structure organized by skill level after tryouts.
• Focus on the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
• Training includes drills, sets, starts, and finishes.
• Emphasis on teamwork, personal growth, and sportsmanship.
• Participation in swim meets throughout the season.
• YMCA membership required for team participation.

What to Bring to Practice

• Clean, family-appropriate swimwear
• Towel and goggles
• Water bottle (recommended for hydration)
• Arrive dressed and ready to swim
• Be prepared to participate fully for the entire session (varies by swimmer’s age and ability)

Swim Team Locations

• Albemarle Family YMCA
• Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
• Eastern Shore Family YMCA
• Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA
• Greenbrier Family YMCA
• Northampton County YMCA
• Outer Banks Family YMCA
• Suffolk Family YMCA
• Taylor Bend Family YMCA
• YMCA of Portsmouth

Get Started

Before joining the swim team, all participants must complete a swim team assessment. This quick evaluation helps our coaches place swimmers in the appropriate training group based on age, skill, and endurance.