The Attleboro Y has a long-standing history of swimmers who have achieved personal and national excellence as part of the Y’s competitive swim program. Through the Y’s Tsunami Swim Team, Finberg Flyers, and pre-competitive training group, young swimmers strive to meet personal and team goals, learn the value of hard work, and to enjoy spirited competition.
Swim Team
Tsunami Swim Team
Ages 5-18
The Tsunami Swim Team is a competitive program for swimmers aged five to 18 years old. The YMCA’s swim team program offers a variety of options for swimmers of all skill levels—from beginners looking to improve their strokes to dedicated swimmers with national qualifying aspirations. The team competes in the Eastern Massachusetts YMCA swim league. The team is based at the Y’s Downtown Branch. For more information, contact Coach Donnie Weeden at dweeden@attleboroymca.org.
Tsunami Long Course Season
The long course season is ideal for swimmers looking to continue their training and competitions year-round. Long course competitions are typically held in 50-meter length pools rather than 25 yards/meters.
Schedule: April 23-August 4
For more information about practice times and the meet schedule, please contact Donnie Weeden at dweeden@attleboroymca.org.
Ages 12 & Under
$300 for the season
Ages 13 & Over
$450 for the season
High School / College
High school and college swimmers are invited to supplement their training as part of the Tsunami Long Course Team.
$150 per month
Registration: Swimmers may register through two payment options: one full season payment or monthly payments by bank draft or credit card. If paying in full, you may register online. If opting for monthly draft, please register at the YMCA.
Tsunami Short Course Season
September-March
High School – Grades 9-12
High school swimmers are invited to supplement their training as part of the Tsunami team before or after their school swim season.
Platinum – Ages 13 & Up
Most experienced and competitive swimmers inNew England. YMCA and USS competitions. 13.5 practice hours per week, 3 hours of dryland.
Gold – Ages 10 & Up
Proficient in all strokes. Just as committed as Platinum, but younger YMCA and USS competitions. 10 practice hours per week, 1.5 hours of dryland.
Silver – Ages 9-13
Advanced knowledge of all strokes. YMCA and USS competitions. 8 practice hours per week, 1 hour of basic dryland.
Bronze – Ages 5-12
Must be able to swim one length of pool, over hand stroke with face in the water. Knowledge of four basic strokes. YMCA competitions. USS competitions optional. 6 practice hours per week.
Registration: Registration for the 2012-2013 season will begin in August.
Finberg Flyers Outdoor Swim Team
Ages: 5-18
Dive in to a summer of camaraderie and fun with the Finberg Flyers, the Attleboro Y’s summer outdoor swim team. For many of the Y’s swimmers, the Flyers team offers a welcoming, encouraging environment as they transition into competitive swimming for the first time. For long-time swimmers, the Flyers team is a great opportunity to improve their skills through routine practices and dual meets. The Flyers practice and compete in teh outdoor pool at the Y’s Norton Outdoor Center. For more information, contact Noreen Foley at (508) 409-0767 or nfoley@attleboroymca.org.
Schedule: June 25-August 6
MON-THU 7:45-9:00 a.m.
Location: Norton Outdoor Center
Season Fee:
11 & under: Y Member: $150, Program Participant: $175
12 & over: Y Member: $200, Program Participant: $225
Registration: Registration opens May 27th.
