TYDE Swim Team

Please check out our swim team page at www.swimtyde.org. Feel free to give us a call with any questions!

 

Practice Times:

Developmental Team: Monday/Tuesday/Friday, 5:00-6:00pm

Age Group 2 Team: Monday-Friday, 4:30-6:00pm

Senior Team: Monday/Friday, 4:00-6:30pm (w/strength)

                    Tuesday-Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm

                    Saturday, 9:00-11:30am @WGW (w/strength)

                                  or time to be determined at Yadkin

(Pool closed September 20-23--Feel free to attend another branch during this time)

 

TYDE Developmental Team

Ages: open to all ages who meet the prerequisite

Prerequisite: swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle & 25 yards backstroke

Description: the Developmental Team offers a gentle introduction to competitive swimming with a focus on FUN and fundamentals... ideal for the new or recently experienced competitive swimmer... as the swimmers progress, this group will continue to teach the basics of proper stroke mechanics while also improving fitness and conditioning levels... also an ideal option for swimmers looking to get in shape for high school or summer league season

Practices: offered 3 days per week for 60 minutes with no attendance requirement…

Meets: various optional YMCA intra-association competitions are available

Equipment: goggles & a positive attitude, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS -$55/month + $25 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

YMCA POTENTIAL-MEMBERS -$85/month + $25 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

 

AGE GROUP 2 TEAM (formerly Blue)

Ages: 10-14 (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer)

Prerequisite: 11-14 year old swimmers must be able to complete 100 yards of all four competitive strokes, (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly)... 10 year old swimmers must have achieved three USASwimming 10 & under ’AA’ time standards

Description: the Age Group 2 Team continues to fine tune stroke mechanics while introducing the fundamentals of interval training, race strategy and work ethic... this is an advanced program for the experienced competitive swimmer

Practices: offered 5 days per week for 90 minutes with a minimum of 3 practices per week encouraged

Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - optional but encouraged

Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $90/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

 

SENIOR TEAM

Ages: 15 & over (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer) OR 14 years old & currently in high school

Prerequisite: swimmers must be able to complete 100 yards of all four competitive strokes, (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly), and a 500 yard freestyle

Description: the Senior Team reinforces advanced stroke mechanics while emphasizing an improvement in dedication, training capacity and goal orientation... designed for the serious competitive swimmer who also seeks flexibility

Practices: 8 practices offered per week varying from 120-150 minutes with a minimum of 4 practices per week encouraged - additional strength and/or bonus practices will be offered and are optional but highly encouraged

Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - optional but encouraged

Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, hand paddles, pull buoy, kick board, bucket (provided), water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $130/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)