GCY Makos

Junior Pups
$90 Monthly
1 practice/week

• Approximate Ages 4-6
• For future swimmers in their final year of preschool, kindergartners or 1st graders who want to learn to swim using the foundations of the four competitive strokes
• Participants should be comfortable in the water and have some experience going underwater
• Swimmers learn to dive and are introduced to flipping and turn work

Homeschool
$110 Monthly
Recommended 2-3 practices/week

• Instruction for homeschooled swimmers at the Makos (1-2 and Fit) level
• Approximate Ages 5-13
• Must be able to swim 25 yards on stomach and back without stopping or assistance
• Participants may participate in any of our CLOSED YMCA competitions
• A great introductory program before joining our competitive team

Pups
$110 Monthly
Recommended 2-3 practices/week

• Approximate Ages 5-8
• Must be able to swim 25 yards on stomach and back without stopping or assistance
• Participants may participate in any of our CLOSED YMCA competitions
• A great introductory program before joining our competitive team

Fit
$110 Monthly
Recommended 2-3 practices/week

• Grades: Middle or High School only
• Must be able to swim 25 yards on stomach and back without stopping or assistance
• Participants may participate in any of our CLOSED YMCA competitions
• A great program before joining our competitive teams, one that will help those involved in summer league or high school swimming!

Rays
$110 Monthly
Recommended 2-3 practices/week

• Approximate Ages 7-12 (advanced, younger swimmers may qualify)
• Must be able to swim 25 yards on stomach and back without stopping or assistance
• Participants may participate in any of our CLOSED YMCA competitions
• A great introductory program before joining our competitive team

Masters (18 & up)
$80 Monthly
Recommended 2+ practices/week

• 18 & over. Should be able to repeat laps. Program is individualized to swimmer need (from competing in a first triathlon or Masters Meet to achieving Hawaii Ironman qualification or Masters National Championships)
• Option to join our National swimmers if level matches and space is available
• GCY Masters has worked with every level, from those just starting to those with world records

Age Group
$130 Monthly
Recommended 3-4 practices/week

• Ages 7-10
• Swimmers should be able to complete 25 yards in all four competitive strokes and 50 freestyle, and have the intention of participating in area USA and YMCA swim meets
• Develop skills to complete turns and starts properly
• Learn proper practice etiquette

National Prep
$190 Monthly
Recommended 6 practices/week

• Ages 11-13
• Swimmers should have achieved at least one USRY time standard in the appropriate age group (11-12 or 13-14) or have the capacity to hold practice intervals
• Meet participation is expected
• Higher level of performance training

Senior Prep
$140 Monthly
Recommended 4-5 practices/week

• Ages 10-12
• Must be able to complete 50 yards in all four competitive strokes, 100 IM and 100 freestyle, and have the intention of participating in area USA and YMCA swim meets
• Continue stroke, turn, start, and underwater refinement
• Learn proper building of aerobic base

National 1
$190 Monthly
Recommended 7-8 practices/week

• Ages 14-18
• Meet all requirements for National Prep
• Should have at least 2 Capital Classic cuts within their appropriate age group or have the capacity to hold practice intervals
• Expected to attend practices and meets regularly
• Begin weight training

National
$150 Monthly
Recommended 5 practices/week

• Ages 13-18
• High school-age swimmers who have a competition history within swimming and would like to maintain a competitive edge in the sport while participating in other activities
• Competition in both YMCA and USA meets is available for those who desire it

National 2
$190 Monthly
Recommended 8-9 practices/week

• Ages 14-18
• Meet all requirements for National 1
• Should have at least one YMCA National Cut or have the capacity to hold practice intervals
• Expected to attend practices and meets regularly
• Weight training is encouraged at this level
• Elite level training will prepare swimmers for collegiate level swimming