Swim, Sports & Play: Mon Valley YMCA Youth Swim Team
Mon Valley YMCA Youth Swim Team: The Sharks!
Our competitive swim team is for youth ages 6-18 years. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted to compete. Coaches will work with swimmers on stroke development, technique, starts, turns team spirit and sportsmanship. Each swimmer receives equal attention. Swimmers are helped to set and evaluate individual goals and work is on basic skills and good physical fitness habits. Emphasis is always placed on fair play and winning is kept in perspective. Head coach James Stache is committed to helping each swimmer develop through the years so that competing for scholarships at the college level is not only a dream but a reality.
Guidelines
- Team practices Monday-Friday, 5:00- 6:30PM.
- Participants attend as often as possible.
- Enjoy pizza parties, sleep-overs and a banquet each year as well.
- Any swimmer can try the team for two weeks for free!
- Mon Valley YMCA membeship is required.
The Mon Valley YMCA swim team is a program designed to help our youth develop, strengthen and discover competitive swimming.
This is a fun, healthy way for your child to gain confidence and build self-esteem.
Mon Valley West Swim Team
This team is currently looking for boys and girls ages 5-18 years. Swimmers should be able to swim 25 yards of unassisted freestyle. Swimmers can be from ANY school district. Practices are held at either Canon McMillan High School & Middle School or Trinity Middle School depending on the day. Practice is not mandatory although more practice usually provides better results.
For more team information, please visit the team web site www.wyst.org, send an email to info@wyst.org or call 724-413-9439.