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 5, 2026 for the 2026-27 season.
Cost:
$170.00 YMCA Members
$100.00 each additional child in family
$50.00 WAHS Swim Team members (Grades 9-12)
New and returning swimmers are welcome to give swim team a try before signing up for the season. Swimmers will swim with their age groups.
Dates: September 14th, 15th, & 16th
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
First official week of practice begins September 21, 2026.
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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 |
Swim Team Practice Times:
Monday, September 21st 5:00 PM - Dry Practice; Rules and Expectations will be discussed by Coaches
Wednesday, September 23rd- Novices 5:00 to 6:00 PM, Cadets and Up 5:00-7:00 PM
Friday, September 25th- 4:00 to 5:00 PM, Everyone
Monday & Wednesday, September 28th and 30th- Novices 5:00 to 6:00 PM, Cadets and Up 5:00-7:00 PM
Friday, October 2nd- 4:00 to 5:00 PM- Everyone
Monday & Wednesday, October 5th and 7th- Novices 5:00 to 6:00 PM, Cadets and Up 5:00-7:00 PM
Friday- October 9th- 4:00-5:00 PM-Everyone
Starting the Week of October 12th- 5 Days a Week
Monday through Thursday- 5:00-6:00 PM Novices, Cadets, and Up 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Fridays- 4:00-5:00 PM Everyone
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.
2026-27 Meet Schedule: Coming soon.
MOCK SWIM MEET:
Date:
Time: 5:00-7:30 pm
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.
Team Swimsuits order from our store on SwimOutlet.com
Click here https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/warrendolphins?rfsn=6125568.c2e04b
Mandatory Parent Meeting:
Who: All parents are asked to attend to meet our new board members, coaches and new parents. No swim practices on this day.
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: YMCA Program Room #4
Important Swim Team Events PDF
Intro to Competitive Diving is a 5-week course designed to familiarize new divers with the 5 basic positions for 1-meter springboard diving. It is recommended to have a background in aerial sports, but is not required. Will include both dry land and pool work. Students MUST have attained Level 4 of YMCA Progressive Swim lessons. Brandon Gregg, WAHS Diving Coach will lead this program. *Swim waiver required to register.
Day: Saturdays (Sept/Oct & Oct/Nov 5-week sessions)
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Grades: 5th - 12th
Fee: (For a 5-week session.)
Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $40.00
Register: During 5-week session registration dates. Click here for details.
Instructor: Brandon Gregg, WAHS Swim Coach
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.