SHARKS SWIM TEAM

The Sharks Swim Team is for youth between the ages of 5 and 18. Our team’s four main goals are sportsmanship, teamwork, fellowship, and fun!

New this season – All Sharks swimmers must become YWCA members.  Swimmers may either be part of a family membership or may join as a Junior member.  There is no “joining fee” for this membership.  All memberships must remain current through the swimmers’ last meet of the season.  Team fees have been adjusted to reflect this new requirement.

FALL 2024-25 SEASON INFORMATION

• USA practice will begin on Monday, September 23, 2024, and run through Friday, October 11, 2024.
• Practice for all other swimmers will begin on Monday, October 14, 2024, and will run through Friday, February 21, 2025.
• Practice for any swimmers entering the Middle Atlantic 10&U Championships at Cumberland Valley on March 8, 2025, will practice through Thursday, March 6, 2025.  An additional fee applies.
• There will be an additional fee for swimmers attending any meets after March 8, 2025.

Register Now!  

USA Sharks    Mako Sharks   Tiger Sharks    Blue Sharks    White Sharks

TEAM TRYOUTS – MEET THE SHARKS!

“Meet the Sharks” will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2-3:30 p.m.  Coach Megan Maslowski will meet with the parents to discuss what being a Shark means while Coach Beth Raub works with the swimmers in the water.   All swimmers will need a bathing suit, goggles, and a towel.  Swimmers with long hair should wear a swim cap or pull their hair back in a ponytail.  Flip-flops or slides are highly recommended. 

• New 8 & under swimmers must demonstrate they can swim one length of our pool(25 meters), each in freestyle and backstroke.
• New 9 & older swimmers must demonstrate that they can swim two lengths of our pool(50 meters), each in freestyle and backstroke.
• We would love to see any additional skills your swimmer can perform, such as breaststroke, butterfly, dives, or flip turns. However, these skills are not required.
• Our coaches will determine if your swimmer is ready to join the team.
• If you are unable to attend “Meet the Sharks” on September 29th, contact Beth Raub at gro.grubsyttegacwy@buarb or call 717-334-9171 ext. 129, to schedule a try-out for your child.

What happens after team tryouts?

• If your swimmer successfully passes the tryout requirements, they can try the team for two weeks before committing to the entire season. For just $35, your swimmer can practice with the team for two weeks and see how they like it. If you choose to register them for the team at the end of the two weeks,  the $35 will be put toward your team fee.
• If the coaches feel your child is not ready to join the team, we recommend enrolling in our swimming lesson program.  We run sessions throughout the year.

Register for the Shark’s Two-Week Trial!

What happens at the end of the Two-Week Trial?

If your child has decided to join the team, the coach will inform you which
level is appropriate for them, and you will click the appropriate link below.

Trial to Mako Sharks, please click here.

Trial to Tiger Sharks, please click here.

PRACTICE GROUPS

All swimmers must participate in dual meets and are encouraged to participate in Divisionals and All Stars! There will be no practice on 10/22, 10/31, 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 1/1, and 1/13.

All swimmers must be registered before attending their first practice. Upon registration, the team fee may be paid in full or set up as a payment plan. If you opt for the payment plan, the first installment is due on or before the swimmer attends their first practice. The second payment is due by January 10, 2025.

USA PRESEASON TRAINING GROUP
Becoming a Sharks’ USA Team member is an opportunity to become more involved in competitive swimming. All swimmers age nine or older are eligible for USA swimming.  USA members can attend additional meets throughout the season and compete in events not offered in our dual meets. The fees paid to the YWCA for this group cover coaches’ salaries for practice and meets, as well as mileage to/from meets.  The fee to join USA Swimming is paid directly to USA Swimming and is in addition to the YWCA team fees.
Swimmers registered with USA Swimming are expected to participate in USA meets.

To register for USA Preseason Training, click here!

If you want to learn more about USA Swimming, please contact the coaches at gro.grubsyttegacwy@skrahSACWY.

MAKO SHARKS 

New and returning 8 and under and new 9-10-year-old swimmers.
This level focuses on the four competitive strokes, starts, and finishes.
The makeup of practices will be 80% technique and 20% endurance.
Recommended attendance is 3 times/per week.  

Practice Schedule:

October 14, 2024 – February 20, 2025
For any swimmers entered in the Middle Atlantic 10 & Under Championships at Cumberland Valley on March 8, 2025, practices will extend through March 6, 2025.  

Monday-Thursday:  5:45-6:30 p.m.

Register for Mako Sharks here!

TIGER  SHARKS

Advanced 8 and under, 9-10, and new 11-12-year-old swimmers.
This level focuses on the four competitive strokes plus the Individual Medley, starts, turns, and finishes.
The balance of practice will be 70% technique and 30% endurance.
Recommended attendance is 3-5 times/per week.

Practice Schedule:

October 14, 2024 – February 20, 2025
For any swimmers entered in the Middle Atlantic 10 & Under Championships at Cumberland Valley on March 8, 2025, practices will extend through March 6, 2025.

Monday-Thursday:  5:45-6:45 p.m.

Register for Tiger Sharks here!

BLUE SHARKS

Advanced 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14-year-old-swimmers.
This level focuses on advanced technique for the four competitive strokes plus the Individual Medley, starts, turns, and finishes.
The balance of practice will be 60% endurance and 40% technique.
Recommended attendance is 4-5 times/per week.

Practice Schedule:

October 14, 2024 – February 20, 2025
For any swimmers entered in the Middle Atlantic 10 & Under Championships at Cumberland Valley on March 8, 2025, practices will extend through March 6, 2025.

Monday and Wednesday:  6:45-8:15 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday:  6:45-8 p.m.
Friday:  6-7:30 p.m.

Register for Blue Sharks here!

WHITE SHARKS

This practice is designed for experienced 13-14 and 15-18-year-old-swimmers.
This level focuses on advanced technique for the four competitive strokes plus the Individual Medley, starts, turns, and finishes.
The balance of practice will be 20% technique and 80% endurance.
Recommended attendance is 4-5 times/per week.

Practice Schedule:

October 14, 2024-February 20, 2025

Monday-Thursday:  6:30-8:15 p.m.
Friday:  6-7:30 p.m.

 

Register for White Sharks here!

 

Winter Swim Meet Schedule (tentative)

All Sharks are required to participate in dual meets!  

Saturday, December 7, 2024 – vs. MSC & ACWS @ Messiah University (This meet will start at noon!)
Saturday, December 14, 2024 – @ South Middleton (Boiling Springs)
Saturday, January 4, 2025 – @ Big Spring
Saturday, January 18, 2025 – @ home vs. Mechanicsburg Area Swim Clug
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – @ home vs. MSC
Saturday, February 1, 2025 @ SAC

Championship Meets
Saturday, February 22, 2025 – Divisionals – Location TBA
Sunday, February 23, 2025 – All Stars – Location TBA

Dual meets occur on Saturday mornings/early afternoons. Plan for 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the earliest start and latest finish times.  This winter we have one meet that begins at noon.  All facilities, including ours, will have their own restrictions/policies regarding spectators, food and drink, etc. We will share them with you as we receive them.  

 

 

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