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Swim Teams

YMCA swim team is for swimmers ages 5-21. The team offers developmental instruction, age-group training, advanced conditioning, and in-depth technique and skill analysis. The YMCA participates in the Chicago District Swim Conference and the Windy City Conference, which includes YMCA teams and USA teams in the Chicagoland area.
 
The goal of the swim team is to promote self-awareness, mental development, strong work ethic, and maximum satisfaction and enjoyment. With YMCA Swimming and ASCA-certified coaches always on the pool deck, swimmers will receive the best and most innovative methods of instruction and training during their season. Each coach is specialized in the age group and is educated and trained to handle each group for maximum effectiveness.
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Youth (6-12 yrs)

Neptunes - Swim Team

The Lattof Neptunes is a competitive swim team with an emphasis on the YMCA's four core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring. The swimmers are taught true team spirit as well as goal setting and personal achievement. The Fall/Winter Swim Team season will run through next March, and all participants must be Lattof YMCA members.

Swimmers must have passed the equivalent of the Ray or Guppy swim level. The swim team is broken into color groups based on age and skill level. The coaching staff will determine the best fit for the swimmer.

Shark Club

Children in this club must be able to swim at least four lengths of front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. This club will teach butterfly and enhance your child's ability to swim competitively.

Stroke Clinic

For those who already swim and want to improve their strokes, this class will work on stroke techniques and training tips that will make your strokes more efficient and increase your stamina. The class is taught by professionally certified instructors who enjoy swimming as a life sport.

Swim Team

For advanced swimmers, fish level and above, looking to be apart of a competitive swim team that will help them refine their strokes, improve endurance, and work on speed. This team focuses on building self-confidence, achieving personal goals, and working and thinking as a team. A competitive spirit is not a bad thing for a person to develop when they are competitive as a team.

Teen (13-17 yrs)

Stroke Clinic

For those who already swim and want to improve their strokes, this class will work on stroke techniques and training tips that will make your strokes more efficient and increase your stamina. The class is taught by professionally certified instructors who enjoy swimming as a life sport.

Adult (18+ yrs)

50-Mile Club

Make those miles count and join our club! Members have 1 year to swim the 50 miles. Upon completion, you will receive a club T-shirt. Seniors and youth members will not have a time limit.

Adult Swim Club

Need some support in your quest to get back in the pool?  Feel like some days your stroke is "off" and can't figure out what you are doing differently?  Looking for some good workouts to do in the pool?  Come try  Adult Swim Club!  This group is for beginners to master swimmers looking to be apart of a friendly aquatic orientated fitness group at the High Ridge YMCA.

Masters Swim Team

Masters Swimming is a great way to get the most out of your laps in the pool. Don't let the term Masters scare you. All levels of swimmers are welcome to join. Whether you are interested in competition or just getting in shape, we can help you with your stroke. Swimming with other people led by a trained coach will help you stay motivated. The coach will also help you improve your endurance and stroke technique.

Senior (62+ yrs)

Masters Swim Team

Masters Swimming is a great way to get the most out of your laps in the pool. Don't let the term Masters scare you. All levels of swimmers are welcome to join. Whether you are interested in competition or just getting in shape, we can help you with your stroke. Swimming with other people led by a trained coach will help you stay motivated. The coach will also help you improve your endurance and stroke technique.