Alabaster YMCA Swim Team | 2016 Fall Swim Team

Information

Swim Birmingham YMCA Stingrays
Swim Team

Spring Session

January 5- May 6

Summer Session

May 23- August 5

Fall Session

August 22- December 8

EVALUATIONS:

SWIMMERS NEW TO OUR TEAM SHOULD ATTEND EVALUATIONS FOR THE PROPER GROUP PLACEMENT. CONTACT AQUATICS DIRECTOR CHRIS HONEYCUTT AT [email protected] TO SCHEDULE AN EVALUATION. ALL CURRENT SWIMMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IF THEY ARE MOVING UP THE LAST WEEK OF PRACTICE.

Swim meets include a mix of local and travel meets. These meets are an additional fee for swimmers to participate. SBY competes in both USA Swimming and YMCA Competition Meets. Cost Varies by Skill Level.

All Swimmers will pay a $95 Registration Fee (includes USA swimming registration, team cap and t-shirt). This is paid once a year – either in the Fall, or when you join SBY. Not due again until the following Fall.

You can choose between two options for your swim fees: the Session fee OR 4 Monthly fees

Session Fees: (Fall: August 17-December 11 OR Winter/Spring: January 5-May 6)

SuperSquad – $185 (YMCA members) / $240 (non-members)
Copper – $200 (YMCA members) / $260 (non-members)
Bronze – $225 (YMCA members) / $285 (non-members)
Silver – $260 (YMCA members) / $330 (non-members)
Gold – $290 (YMCA members) / $370 (non-members)

Monthly Fees (4 drafts – January, February, March and April. Requires draft information).

SuperSquad – $46.25 (YMCA members) / $60 (non-members)
Copper – $50 (YMCA members) / $65 (non-members)
Bronze – $56.25 (YMCA members) / $71.25 (non-members)
Silver – $65 (YMCA members) / $82.50 (non-members)
Gold – $72.50 (YMCA members) / $92.50 (non-members)

SuperSquad
This is an entry level non-competitive squad with an emphasis on proper technique in the four competitive strokes.
Practice Days and Times – Monday and Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Copper Group
In this group, we focus on proper technique in the competitive stroke. We start to introduce small amounts of competition.
Practice Days and Times – Monday and Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Bronze Group
In this group, swimmers are prepared for small amounts of competition. Bronze swimmers are still working on the four competitive strokes, while learning the basics of swim team. Competition is encouraged along with good sportsmanship, team work, self-esteem and respect.
Practice Days and Times – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm

Silver Group
This is a more advanced level with emphasis on training principles. This group will enable the swimmers to meet new challenges and set new goals. Swimmers in this group can competes on the local and regional levels.
Practice Days and Times – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm

Gold Group
This level is an environment for committed and motivated young swimmers who desire to set goals and work toward the highest National Age level standards. The training in this level is advanced.
Practice Days and Times – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm

SBY TEAM SUITS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE FROM THE LIFEGUARD STORE. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.

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SBY TEAM STORE

Meet Schedule

Talladega Meet January 16th- all levels & ages

more 2016 Meets Coming Soon

Please note the following: Program fees do not include meet entry fees. A non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of registration and is NOT included in the total program fee listed above. The registration fee covers the cost membership with USA Swimming, a team cap, team t-shirts, and various administrative costs. Bank drafts are paid in eight monthly installments from September through May for the Year Round Swim option. Session Swim option  will also require September’s draft amount must be paid at the time of registration and the monthly bank drafts begin in October and ends in Dec (Fall session) Jan-May (Spring session). Financial assistance is available for program fees. For more information, please contact Chris Honeycutt at [email protected]