North Dallas YMCA Swim Team

The North Dallas YMCA swim team is a competitive swim team located in the heart of Dallas. We offer year-round programming for competitive youth swimmers of all ages up until 21. It is the goal of the YMCA to provide age specific training for all of our athletes that challenge each individual and develop each swimmer to the best of their abilities. Swimmers will be placed in age appropriate groups at all times.

INFORMATION ON OUR PRACTICE GROUPS

Information and requirements for our 4 practice groups can be found below. A swim assessment is required for placement in any level.

Level 1 (Ages 8 and under only):

In Level 1, your swimmer will build a foundation in all four strokes through basic drill and stroke technique. Swimmers will be provided with a fun and supportive environment, as their coaches work with them to recognize swimming as a competitive sport. Our Level 1 groups practice 2 days a week, 1-hour each day. On average, our Level 1s swim 800 yards in a 1-hour practice (32 lengths of the lap pool). Please see our team schedule for specifics on our practice times and locations.

Level 2 (All Ages Welcome):

In Level 2, your swimmer will be introduced to a variety of training and endurance concepts. Coaches will aid swimmers in developing a strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards competitive swimming. Stroke development is the highest priority in this group, and athletes will have the primary goal of becoming competent in all four stroke disciplines. Our Level 3 groups practice 3 days a week, 1-hour each day. On average, our Level 2s swim 1,500 yards in a 1-hour practice (60 lengths of the lap pool). Please see our team schedule for specifics on our practice times and locations.

Level 3 (All Ages Welcome):

In Level 3, your swimmer will benefit from additional technique training in addition to developing more advanced endurance. Athletes will learn to handle advanced endurance training as they focus on improving their technique in all four competitive strokes. Our Level 3 groups practices 4 days a week, 1.5-hour each day. On average our Level 3s swim 2,500 yards in a 1.5-hour practice (100 lengths of the lap pool). Please see our team schedule for specifics on our practice times and locations.

Level 4 (All Ages Welcome):

In Level 4, your swimmer will benefit from additional technique and endurance training, in addition to strength and full-body conditioning training. Athletes need to show the ability to work with advanced training techniques and must be able to handle over 8 hours of physical training each week. Our Level 4 group practices 5 days a week, 1.5-hours each day. On average, our Level 4s swim 4,000 yards in a 1.5-hour practice (160 lengths of the lap pool). Please see our team schedule for specifics on our practice times and locations.

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