Registration & Schedule
Blue Waves Swim Team 2010-2011
We are excited to get back into the swim season. Our Informational Meeting for Parents will be held on Thursday, September 23rd at 6:30pm at the Y on the Pool Observatory.
We have some exciting changes to our Competitive Swimming Program for the 2010-2011 season! This year we are in the process of becoming a full-fledged USA swimming team. We will begin practice on Monday, September 13th .
All swimmers will be required to try-out during the week of September 7th-10th. There is a $5 fee for try-outs. Spaces are limited on the team, therefore spots cannot be guaranteed. All swimmers MUST pre-register for try-outs.
Try-Out Schedule:
AQBW1 Tue, Sept 7: 5:00-6:00 pm
AQBW2 Tue, Sept 7: 6:00-7:00 pm
AQBW3 Wed, Sept 8: 7:00-8:00 pm
AQBW4 Thu, Sept 9: 6:00-7:00 pm
AQBW5 Sun, Sept 12: 7:30-8:30 am
A few days after try-outs, all swimmers will receive a grouping (Blue, White, Silver, Senior) that will determine their practice level, practice times and cost for the remainder of the season. In order to continue your registration for Blue Waves, the swimmer MUST be a current member of the West Suburban YMCA (in accordance to YMCA league rules). Memberships can be obtained at the Front Desk or through the Membership Department.
**All swim team registrations MUST go through the Aquatics Department!**
**You MUST pre-register for try-outs and bring registration packet for the team.**
| Practice Schedule | ||||
| Monday | 5:15- 6:15 pm | Blue | ||
| 6:30- 7:00 pm (Dry-Land) | White, | Silver, | Senior | |
| 7:00- 8:00 pm | White, | Silver, | Senior | |
| Tuesday | 5:00- 6:00 pm | Blue | ||
| 6:00- 7:30 pm | White, | Silver, | Senior | |
| 7:30- 8:00 pm (Dry-Land) | White, | Silver, | Senior | |
| Wednesday | 5:15- 6:15 pm | Blue | ||
| 6:30- 7:00 pm (Dry-Land) | White, | Silver, | Senior | |
| 7:00- 8:00 pm | White, | Silver, | Senior | |
| Thursday | 5:00- 6:00 pm | Blue | ||
| 6:00- 7:30 pm | White, | Silver, | Senior | |
| 7:30- 8:00 pm (Dry-Land) | White, | Silver, | Senior | |
| Some Sun's | 7:30- 9:00 am | White, | Silver, | Senior |
| *Dates TBD | 9:00- 9:30 am (Dry-Land) | White, | Silver, | Senior |
| Cost | |
| Blue | $600 |
| White | $735 |
| Silver | $735 |
| Senior | $410 |
*Payments MUST be made in full to guarantee your spot on the team.
Please Note: The West Suburban YMCA has a no-refund policy.
*ALL Blue Waves registrations MUST be completed through the Aquatics Department. You may contact us via email: amandap@westsuburbanymca.org, or via phone: 617-244-6050, ext. 3650
Team Practice Groups:
Our team is broken down into 4 practice groups. This breakdown allows the coaching staff to properly coach all swimmers based on their abilities and needs as well as help motivate the swimmers to create new goals by moving up levels. Team designations are made at the beginning of every season based on try-outs. All swimmers, returning and new, must participate in try outs to receive their level designation. Levels can be changed by coaching staff throughout the year, either up or down, based on performance in practice and meets and the individual swimmers needs.
Blue Team: Up to age 15.
For beginner to intermediate swimmers and those who have little to no competitive experience. Must have a general idea of how to swim all 4 strokes, and legally and proficiently swim 2 of the 4 strokes. Must have an understanding of flip turns and be able to dive from the starting blocks.
Required practices per week: 2
White Team: Ages 9 to 18
For advanced level for swimmers with competitive experience at YMCA and/or USA Swimming levels. Must be able to swim all 4 strokes legally, understanding of all drills and concepts of a work out. Can execute flip turns and starts from the block for all strokes. Must be able to tolerate swimming at least 2,000 yards in one practice.
Required practices per week: 2
Recommended: 3
Silver Team: Ages 10 to 18
For advanced level for swimmers with competitive experience at YMCA and/or USA Swimming levels. This group is for swimmers looking to push their competitive edge and/or compete at the National Level. Must be able to proficiently swim all 4 strokes, all turns and starts. Not for the high school swimmer.
Required Practices per week: 3
Recommended: 4
Senior Team: Ages 14 to 18
For swimmers who are actively participating on a high school swim team.
This level is designed for the high school swimmer who is not able to attend the YMCA practices during their high schools competitive season.
Swimmers must have a letter from high school coach confirming participation.
Required to compete in meets when available.
Required Practices per week: 2-3 when off season from high school
Suit Fitting & Equipment Purchase - Wednesday September 29th
Metro West Swim Shop will be at the Y to fit swimmers for their team suits and the required equipment.
Other items for sale: t-shirts, sweats, bags, goggles, caps, practice suits, etc.
