COMPETE ON A YMCA SWIM TEAM!

The YMCA of Greensboro offers three options for swim team.  Our summer Bears Swim Team, the GCY Makos and the Eden Purple Penguins. See below for details on each of our offerings!

 

GCY Makos

The GCY (Greensboro Community YMCA) Swim Team is the YMCA of Greensboro's year-round swim team for children 5 and up! There are short course, long course, national, seasonal and so many more training options. Learn more or register online below!

 

Register for GCY Swim

 

Questions? Contact us at: gcymakos.com • gcymakos@gmail.com • 336.478.9635

NOTES FOR SWIMMERS

• All practices will be run in accordance with state and local guidance, with a focus on keeping all participants healthy and safe.
• Ragsdale, Spears, Reidsville, and Hayes-Taylor sites will start at a later date (TBA).
• There is a 10% discount on the monthly program fee for each additional sibling and a cost of $0 for the 4th swimmer. (Note: Free swimmer offer applies to lowest monthly program fee)
• YMCA Membership required.
• Times are TBA but will be similar to last year’s schedule, just fewer spots. Masters varies but will be similar to the 2019-2020 pattern.

Bryan YMCA only options

Offered 2-3 days/week; meet fees not included in monthly fees
Registration includes: cap, t-shirt, magnet, award, YMCA registration

Seasonal Track Sept-May YMCA-only competition	Other Training Groups
Makos 1 Registration Fee: $65; Monthly Fee: $79 M/W or T/Th with Friday or Saturday option Recommended 2 practices/week Approximate Ages 8 & under Must be able to swim 25 yards on stomach and back Participants are able to participate in all of our CLOSED YMCA competitions A great introductory program before joining our competitive team	Homeschool Registration Fee: $65; Monthly Fee: $79 M/W or T/Th with Friday or Saturday option Recommended 2+ practices/week Grades K-8th: Multiple coaches and lanes available to instruct home schooled swimmers at the Makos (1-2-Fit), Age Group, and Senior Prep levels On-deck coaches teach all four competitive strokes, starts, turns and underwaters Option of YMCA and/or USA Swimming Competitive meets
Makos 2 Registration Fee: $65; Monthly Fee: $79 M/W or T/Th with Friday or Saturday option Recommended 2+ practices/week Approximate Ages 7-12 (advanced, younger swimmers may qualify) Must be able to swim 25 yards on stomach and back Participants are able to participate in all of our CLOSED YMCA competitions A great introductory program before joining our competitive team	Masters (18 & up) Registration Fee: $65; Monthly Fee: $49 Schedule varies, but is similar to 2019-2020 Recommended 2+ practices/week 18 & over. Should be able to repeat laps. Program is individualized to swimmer need (from completing their first triathlon or Masters Meet to achieving Hawaii Ironman qualification or Masters National Championships) Option to join our Senior Sprint/National swimmers if level matches up and space is available at same pricing GCY Masters has worked with every level, including those just starting to those with world records Discounts offered for parents of currently active GCY swimmers
Makos Fit Registration Fee: $65; Monthly Fee: $79 M/W or T/Th with Friday or Saturday option Recommended 2+ practices/week Approximate Grades: Middle and High School only Must be able to swim 25 yards on stomach and back Participants are able to participate in all 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!

GAC and Bryan YMCA options

Combination, most are at GAC, offered 5-6+ days/week; meet fees not included in monthly fees
Registration includes: Speedo suit, cap, t-shirt, magnet, award, YMCA registration

Competitive Track Sept-July USA Swimming & YMCA competition	National Track Sept-July USA Swimming & YMCA Competition National groups include unlimited caps
Age Group Registration Fee: $185; Monthly Fee: $99 M-F and Saturday mornings Recommended 3 practices/week Approximate Grades 3rd-8th Swimmers should be able to complete 50 yards in all four competitive strokes, the 100 IM and 100 Free, plus have the intention to participate in area USA and YMCA swim meets Stroke, turn, start, and underwater refinement; progress to sets/interval training	National Prep Registration Fee: $205; Monthly Fee: $139 M-F and Saturday mornings, 3x doubles Recommended 5 practices/week Approximate Grades 5th-8th Swimmers should have at least two 11-12 2018 NC 14 & under Championship time standards regardless of age Meet attendance is expected and all swimmers will compete in every offered individual event each year
Senior Prep Registration Fee: $185; Monthly Fee: $109 M-F and Saturday mornings Recommended 4+ practices/week Approximate Grades 4th-8th Must be able to complete 75 yards in all four competitive strokes AND have two/more BB times in their respective age group, or be in middle school; should understand set language and be proficient at holding set interval Continue to get stroke, turn, start, and underwater refinement; focus on kicking and aerobic base while developing and emphasizing proper form	National 1 Registration Fee: $205; Monthly Fee: $139 M-F and Saturday mornings, 3x doubles Recommended 8 practices/week Approximate Grades 9th-12th Meet all requirements for National Prep, but willing to commit to National 2 requirements Should have at least 3 Capital Classic cuts and swimmers at National 1 levels should be able to train successfully with National 2 swimmers Expected to attend practices and meets regularly
Senior Sprint Group Registration Fee: $185; Monthly Fee: $119 M-F and Saturday mornings Recommended 5 practices/week Approximate Grades 9th-12th For all High School Swimmers not in our National 1 & 2 programs Swimmers continue focus points of Age Group & Senior Prep levels, while identifying strengths and developing main events to their highest levels Starts our “look-for-it” process, which identifies where swimmers can be successful at the collegiate level This group utilizes the USRPT principles and shorter practice segments	National 2 Registration Fee: $205; Monthly Fee: $139 M-F and Saturday mornings, 3x doubles Recommended 8 practices/week Approximate Grades 9th-12th Must be able to complete all offered strokes and distances during the Fall season and have at least one YMCA National Cut from previous season Expected to attend practices and meets regularly
*On selected Fridays, called “Flex Fridays,” GCY will host practices at the GAC for all competitive levels, regardless of host site. Swimmers from all sites that are in levels AG, Senior Prep, and Senior Levels will have an opportunity to practice one time a week at the best pool in the country.	National Team Exception Application   For swimmers who do not meet the above requirements, but have a history of advanced training and a commitment to achieve their maximum potential Practices focus on preparation for success at all levels (local up to national) Must show ability to balance practice and school before being considered National Prep/National 1: Multiple repeats of 50’s on 45/40, 100’s on 1:20/1:15, and 200’s on 2:40/2:30 is minimum for consideration

Master's Swimming

GCY and the Bryan YMCA now offer two competitive swim programs for adults. Whether you are swimming for fitness, training for triathlons or competing in swim meets, GCY is the training environment for you!

Our Masters program focuses on all four competitive strokes and helps athletes train for swim meets at all levels. Our Tri-Swim program focuses on freestyle and will help you train for triathlons from Sprint to Ironman. We pride ourselves in creating a program that accommodates athletes of all levels. Feel free to try out the program with a free one-week trial.

Get More Info

Please contact our Swim Team Office at 336.478.9635 or gcymakos@gmail.com for more information.

Purple Penguins

The Purple Penguins swim team at the Eden Family YMCA has had a strong presence and tradition in the competitive swimming community for almost 40 years.  The YMCA is committed to offering a quality swim team with an emphasis on teaching the value of competition through teamwork, sportsmanship and doing’s one best.  The team’s motto is “Making My Best Better.”  The Penguins program strives to offer a great program for every member, from the youngest and newest member of our veteran Senior swimmers.

The Eden Family YMCA’s Purple Penguins Swim Team offers fun, fitness, and friendship to competitive swimmers who are looking to perfect their stroke technique, continue to build endurance and beat their personal bests. Our swimmer complete in the PYSA Swim League and is open to ages up to 18 years old.

Requirements

• Swimmers must be able to comfortably swim one (1) full length of the pool without
  aid to participate
• YMCA membership is required
• Registration includes swim cap and Purple Penguins shirt
• New participants must contact Coach Kim (purplepenguins@ymcagreensboro.org)
• Limited space available: Register Early!

Registration Information

Future registration information to be announced.

For more information, call 336-623-8496 or send an email to: purplepenguins@ymcagreensboro.org

Bears Summer Swim Team

For all community swimmers ages 18 & under!

The YMCA Bears Summer Swim Team is the YMCA of Greensboro swim team!  Join us as we compete against swim teams all around Greensboro!

Cost: $115 (includes all meet feets + swim cap and shirt)

*Fee includes all practices, meets, city meet fees, CSA dues, team swim cap and team t-shirt. Extra fees for a team swim suit and City Meet parking may apply. Please note that all swimmers MUST have a YMCA family or program membership to be eligible to swim.

Dates: Closed (stay tuned for future schedule)

CUBS (Ages 8 & Under): 5:30pm – 6:15pm
POLARS (Ages 9 & 10): 6:15pm – 7:15pm
GRIZZLIES (Ages 11 & Up): 7:15pm – 8:30pm

All practices are offered at the Bryan Family YMCA Lap Pool.