The JETS Swim Team offers a range of practice groups, from beginner to advanced, based on age, skill, speed and commitment. To be placed on the beginning level of the team, swimmers must be able to swim freestyle for one length of the pool (25 yards) without stopping while demonstrating the ability to comfortably swim at the surface with arms reaching forward over the water, their face in the water, and taking breaths to the side. They must also swim 25 yards of backstroke without stopping, showing they are comfortable floating on their back while maintaining a rhythmic, supportive kick.
A member of both YMCA and USA Swimming, the JETS prepare for and participate in a variety of meets throughout the year, although competition is not mandatory. The team practices 3 to 6 days per week, depending on group placement, at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Village of Shorewood YMCA, and Morris Hospital YMCA branches. Swimmers are encouraged to attend practices and work hard, however 100% attendance is not required.
Fall Swim Clinics
If you’re interested in joining the JETS, please join us at one of our upcoming Swim Clinics. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the JETS and to meet our team and coaching staff. Throughout the week, coaches will be evaluating swimmers for team placement. A YMCA membership is not required to participate in the clinic.
Registration opens for Facility Members on Saturday, July 25 and for Community Members on Saturday, August 8.
Cost: $25
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
August 24-26
5-6 p.m. (Ages 6-10)
6-7 p.m. (Ages 11-17)
REGISTER ONLINE
Morris Hospital YMCA
August 25-27
5-6 p.m. (Ages 6-17)
REGISTER ONLINE
Village of Shorewood YMCA
August 31-September 2
5-6 p.m. (Ages 6-10)
6-7 p.m. (Ages 11-17)
REGISTER ONLINE
To learn more about the JETS, please contact:
Dave Hedden
Director of Competitive Aquatics
[email protected]
