Swim Teams
swim teams
YMCA Swim Teams provide youth with opportunities to train, compete, and grow in a supportive environment. Our programs foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development both in and out of the pool.
LAST (learn about swim) team
L.A.S.T. helps emerging swimmers build confidence and sharpen technique as they take their next step toward competitive swimming. Designed for youth who have completed Stroke Development and can confidently swim 25 yards of front and back crawl, this program teaches structured workouts, racing starts, flip turns and skill building drills in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Participants will grow in discipline, perseverance, and self confidence while discovering the joy of working toward shared goals. L.A.S.T. prepares swimmers for the GH20 Swim Team and helps them find their “why” in the water as they rise to new challenges.
Ages: 5-14 years old
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:30pm-6:15pm
GH20
The GH20 Swim Team empowers children and teens to discover their strength both in the water and in themselves through skill-building, teamwork, and positive coaching. Swimmers learn discipline, goal setting, and perseverance as they work toward personal bests and celebrate shared achievements. By building confidence, character, and lasting friendships, this program helps young athletes find their purpose and thrive in and beyond the pool.
Swimmers will be given a team cap at the beginning of each season. Swimmers must be members of the YMCA of Grays Harbor to be a team member.
Ages 5-14
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
5:30pm-6:30pm
USA
The YMCA USA Swim Team empowers young athletes to pursue personal excellence in the water while building confidence, discipline, and lifelong healthy habits. Swimmers learn to balance school, family commitments, and training. This develops strong time management skills and a commitment to proper rest, nutrition, and mental preparation. Guided by our core values, team members grow as supportive teammates who uplift one another and strive toward their full potential together.
Ages: 13-18
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
6:30pm-7:30pm
Diving & More
Springboard Diving introduces young swimmers to the fundamentals of competitive diving in a supportive, skill-building environment. Participants will learn safe approaches, controlled jumps, and forward and back dives; all while building confidence, body awareness and resilience in the water. By practicing in deep water and progressing through guided instruction, divers discover the courage to try new challenges and the focus needed to grow as athletes and individuals. Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water and enrolled in Stroke Introduction or above.