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 assessment
• Focus on the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly
• Training includes drills, sets, starts, and finishes
• Emphasis on fun, learning and personal growth, rather than just competition
• 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 (summer only)
• Outer Banks Family YMCA
• Suffolk Family YMCA
• Taylor Bend Family YMCA
• YMCA of Portsmouth
• YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County

Get Started

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