A competitive swim team for boys and girls ages 5 - 18. Perfect for the beginning competitor as well as the most experienced. The major emphasis is on stroke development, teamwork and the development of the YMCA's four core values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. Swimmers must be YMCA members and must be able to swim one length of the pool with stopping, using crawl stroke. If in doubt as to what level your swimmer is, contact Dani Mumford, Aquatics Director, to have them tested. Our team consists of approximately 75 members from all over Warren County. The season runs from September through March.
They compete in the following age categories:
Age categories are based upon birth date as of Nov. 30.
Registration: Opens August 2025 for the 2025-26 season
Cost:
$170.00 YMCA Members
$100.00 each additional child in family
$50.00 WAHS Swim Team members (Grades 9-12)
First official week of practice begins September 2025 - Date TBA'd
** During the 1st week of practive, new swimmers are welcome to give swim team a try before signing up. They will swim with their age group**
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Novice (8 & under) |
M-Thurs |
5:00-6:00 pm |
No Friday |
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Cadet (9 &10 years) |
M-Friday |
5:00-7:00 pm |
Friday 4:00-5:00 pm |
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Prep (11&12 years) |
M-Friday |
5:00-7:00 pm |
Friday 4:00-5:00 pm |
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Junior (13 &14 years) |
M-Friday |
5:00-7:00 pm |
Friday 4:00-5:00 pm |
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Senior (15-18 years) |
M-Friday |
5:00-7:00 pm |
Friday 4:00-5:00 pm |
Meets:
Home swim meets will begin at 11:00 am. Swimmers need to be on deck for warm-ups at 10:00 am.
Away meet details will be provided prior to meet date.
*For swimmers riding to/from meets with parents, a note must be provided to Coach Dani in advance.
2024-25 Meet Schedule:Click Here
Warren Swim Invitational Meet:
All hands on deck for our biggest meet of the year! Set-up will be held on Friday evening with the invitational running all day on Saturday. Volunteers are needed to help with pre-meeting tasks, event timing, staging, scoring, concessions, and so much more.
Date: Saturday, November (Date TBA'd), 2025
Time: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Set-up: Friday evening before Invite.
Parent Info:
ALL parents are expected to help during each home swim meet. Jobs consist of: set-up, timing, scoring, selling 50/50, concessions, lining up swimmers, providing judges and referees. Please check the swim team bulletin board (outside of Dani's office) for meet information and/or concession donations during season.
Parent Meeting:
Who: All parents are asked to attend to meet our new board members, coaches and new parents.
Date: TBA'd for 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: YMCA Program Room #4
Team Swimsuits order from our store on SwimOutlet.com
Click here https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/warrendolphins?rfsn=6125568.c2e04b
This program is for anyone age 16 and older. Participants must be able to do the following swimming skills in order to pass the water pre-test: front crawl stroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, front dive, surface dive to bottom at 12 feet and retrieve an object, treading water and underwater swimming. The course consists of ASHI Basic Life Support, ASHI Emergency Oxygen Administration, ASHI First Aid, YMCA Lifeguard e-lessons, and the YMCA Lifeguard course. After successfully completing all these, the participant is qualified for a lifeguard position anywhere in the United States.
**Begins with a water pre-test on Monday, September 22nd 7:00-8:00 pm. After successful completion of water pre-test, classes will be held on Sat./Sun. October 4th/5th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
If interested, please contact Dani Mumford by emailing dani@warrenymca.org or call 726-0110, ext. 1116. Financial assistance and/or payment plan options are available. Contact Dani for more information.
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Sat/Sun - Oct. 4th/5th |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
$180 YMCA Member / $210 Non-member |
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Water Pre-test: Monday, Sept. 22nd |
7:00 - 8:00 pm |
This 5-week course is for swimmers ages 12-15. Participants will learn how to be a lifeguard, earn their CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications. They will gain experience shadowing as a honorary Junior Lifeguard. Classes meet Monday/Wednesday evenings and include classroom and pool time.
Swim waiver must be signed by parent/guardian prior to registration.***Must be able to attend all classes.
Participants who complete this course are eligible to receive a 20% discount off the cost of a future Warren YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course.
Email Dani Mumford for more information: dani@warrenymca.org
| Days | Time | Fee |
| Monday, Wednesday | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | $75 YMCA Member / $100 Non-Member (5-week session) |
| Held March /April 2026 |
NOTE: It is required that children 9 and under be accompanied by an adult at all times while at our YMCA. No Front Entry drop off or pick up.