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 and pre-competitive Waves team, 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 Tom McLaughlin at swimteam@attleboroymca.org or 508-409-0737.
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-August (mid-season registrations accepted)
For more information about practice times and the meet schedule, please contact Coach Tom McLaughlin at swimteam@attleboroymca.org.
Ages 10 & Under
$90 per month
Ages 11 & Over
$120 per month
Registration: Registration underway. Mid-season registrations are accepted at a pro-rated fee. Register at the Y’s Welcome Center.
The Waves
Ages:5-18
New program! For swimmers looking to get their competitive feet wet for the first time or for swimmers looking for a more relaxed swim schedule for the summer, the Attleboro Y new Waves pre-team is the perfect fit. Two or three “mini” practices per week. Flexible schedule. For more information, contact Coach Tom McLaughlin at swimteam@attleboroymca.org.
Season: April-August (mid-season registrations are accepted)
Location: Downtown
Fees: Y Member: $75 per month
Register: Registration is now underway. Mid-season registrations are accepted at a pro-rated fee. Register at the Y’s Welcome Center.
Tsunami Short Course Season
September – March
Platinum – Ages 13 & Up
Most experienced and competitive swimmers in New England. YMCA and USS competitions.
6 practices: 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.
6 practices: 10 practice hours per week, 1.5 hours of dryland
Silver – Ages 9-13
Advanced knowledge of all strokes. YMCA and USS competitions.
5 practices: 8 practice hours per week, 1 hour of basic dryland
Bronze – Ages 5-12
Knowledge of four basic strokes. Able to attempt YMCA competitions. USS competitions optional. Requirement: Able to swim one length of pool, overhand stroke with face in water.
4 practices: 6 practice hours per week
Registration: Registration for the 2013-2014 season will begin in August.
Pre-Competitive Training Group
Ages: 6 & up
Not ready for swim team yet? This is an opportunity to move from a weekly swim lesson to multiple swim opportunities each week. Over the course of the session, you will build stamina and get ready to join a team in the future. Requirement: Must be able to swim one length of pool, overarm freestyle with rotary breathing.
Schedule:
Summer I – June 23-July 27 (5 weeks)
Summer II – July 28-August 31 (5 weeks)
TUE & THU 7:00-8:00 p.m. Pleasant Street
Fees:
1 day per week: Y Member: $58 / Program Participant: $93
2 days per week: Y Member: $96 / Program Participant: $132
Registration: Member registration begins May 26th. Non-Member registration begins June 9th. Register at the Y, online, or by calling 508-226-7700.
