General Things to Know - Fall/Winter Swim Season 2024-25

Eligibility:

• Swimmer must be full members of the Phoenixville YMCA branch
• New Swimmers must Tryout.  We are going to be a very full squad by the start of the Fall.
• First day of practice is Tuesday Sept 3rd.  

Registration:

• There is a $125 per swimmer registration fee which includes t-shirt, cap, and other admin/miscellaneous costs
• Program fees are drafted on the first of the month.  If you want to cancel you must inform Coach Dave 2 weeks prior to the start of the month.  If you cancel you will not be able to return until the next session 
• All registration is done in electronic form through this link: PAY SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

Practice Tips

• Any swimmer with long hair must have a swim cap for practices
• Swimmers are not permitted to wear t-shirts or rash guards during practice.
• Parents are responsible for their children before practice begins and at the conclusion of practice. Swimmers (11yrs and younger) should use Family Locker room and be supervised by guardian.
• Parents are not allowed to sit around the 6-lane pool during practice for groups above the Novice 3 level.  Parents may enter pool deck 5 minutes before the conclusion of practice.
• We do not run practice in the event of thunder or lightning
• We cannot get onto deck/back in the water for 30 minutes following the last thunder/lightning.

Swim Meets

• Swim meets typically run approximately four hours plus warm ups.  Swimmers can leave after their events are finished, except for the dual meets which swimmer must stay to end.
• Invitational meets have entry fees, typically $10 event.  Parents are responsibly for these fees. Fees are non-refundable. Fees are automatically charged to your Y account approximately 2 weeks before meet date.
• Must swim in 3 closed YMCA meets to compete at YMCA Districts, States, and Nationals