JETS Y Swim Team

The Jets Y Swim Team offers an exciting opportunity for all levels of swimmers to experience competitive swimming. Swimmers are grouped according to ability and age to best suit their skills and social needs while helping them achieve their maximum performance. Practice is voluntary for all age groups and swim meet participation is encouraged, but not required. The swim team has two seasons, fall/winter and spring/summer, welcoming swimmers ages 6 to 22 years old. The JETS are one of the top contributors to the swimming community on both a local and national scale. During our rich history, the JETS have developed numerous national champions, one Olympic swimmer and, even more importantly, hundreds of community leaders. YMCAs are widely recognized as America’s leading resource in aquatics. In YMCA programs, children and adults learn not only how to swim, but also about leadership, safety and rescue skills, and water activities that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

Requirements

To participate in the JETS YMCA Swim Team, swimmers must be able to complete one length of freestyle and one length of backstroke without stopping. Those who do NOT meet that requirement, can sign up for “Flight School Swim Clinic” held at the Smith Family YMCA or Porpoise Club, held at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

Practice and Meet Times Hours

Swimmers practice at both the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCA. Times vary based on swim level. Meets occur throughout the season at various locations. For more details, visit www.jetsyswimteam.org or contact Coach Dave Hedden at 815-726-3939 X412 or dhedden@jolietymca.or.

Program Fees

Swim Team participants must be Full Members. Full Members receive priority registration and a lower fee on all YMCA programs. Click here to learn about other Values of YMCA membership. Mid-Season registration is accepted and will be pro-rated. Financial Assistance is available to those in need, see below for more information. For more details about fees, see the registration forms, visit www.jetsyswimteam.org or contact Coach Dave Hedden at 815-726-3939 X412 or dhedden@jolietymca.or.

YMCA Membership Fees: Full Privilege membership required
USA Swimming Membership Fees: USA Swimming athlete membership required; refer to registration form
Practice Fees: Vary by level; may be paid via automatic monthly draft or one-time full payment
Meet Fees & Fundraising: Refer to registration form

Registration

Each swimmer must have completed Registration Forms on file. Additionally, swimmers must purchase a Full Priviledge YMCA membership. Take the following to the branch nearest you to ensure your child’s place on swim team:

Completed registration forms for each child
First Payment

Related Offerings By Branch

C.W. Avery Program Brochure Galowich - Smith Program Brochure

Each branch provides offerings based on the needs of their members. Details about each program can be found including description, days, times, and cost in the program brochure. For more information about an offering, or to request starting new classes at your branch, contact the staff below.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

15120 Wallin Drive, Plainfield

815-267-8600 x226

Julie Potocki

Porpoise Swim Club

Masters Swimming

Stroke & Turn Clinic

Smith Family YMCA

1350 S. Briggs St, Joliet

815-726-3939 x412

Dave Hedden

"Flight School" Swim Club