Recreational Swim Team

Recreational Swim Team

Our recreational swim team is great for a new swimmer who wants to try a swim team or a more experienced swimmer who is looking for a less competitive option. This recreational swim team helps kids/adults learn competitive swimming skills. Participants will work with coaches on all four competitive strokes, dive starts, and turns.

 

There are no try-outs for the team, but any participant who is unable to perform the mentioned requirements may be asked to switch to our lesson program until they are prepared for the swim team, at which time they can later join.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.

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Blue Marlins | Beginner

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
3/30/26 - 5/22/26
VIEW

The Blue Marlins are a recreational swim team with an emphasis on stroke development and aerobic exercise. Participants will continue their growth as a swimmer by increasing their endurance through age/skill appropriate workouts in a fun environment.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Passed a level 4 in swim lessons OR Beginner swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards Freestyle and Backstroke

While we do not require a try-out for the team, it is up to the coaches discretion to suggest lessons for any participant who may need additional stroke development.

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected] 

 

 

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/22/22 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/30/26 - 04/24/26
Mo,We,Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 / 25 Available $50 - $160
Registration
Closed on
03/29/2026
03/31/26 - 04/23/26
Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
3 / 25 Available $30 - $140
Registration
Closed on
03/30/2026
04/27/26 - 05/22/26
Mo,We,Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
24 / 25 Available $50 - $160 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/28/26 - 05/21/26
Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
8 / 25 Available $30 - $140 Register  
Closes
04/27/2026

Blue Marlins | Intermediate/Advanced

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
3/30/26 - 5/22/26
VIEW

The school year Blue Marlins are a recreational swim team with an emphasis on stroke development and aerobic exercise. Participants will continue their growth as a swimmer by increasing their endurance through age/skill appropriate workouts in a fun environment.

*Please note! Our 50-meter pool is closed for maintenance. This program will take place in the instructional pool*

REQUIREMENTS:

Have passed a level 5 swim lesson OR swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Breaststroke

While we do not require a try-out for the team, it is up to the coaches discretion to suggest lessons for any participant who may need additional stroke development.

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected] 

 

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/22/22 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/30/26 - 04/23/26
Mo,We,Fr - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
3 / 24 Available $50 - $160
Registration
Closed on
03/29/2026
03/31/26 - 04/24/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
7 / 24 Available $30 - $140
Registration
Closed on
03/30/2026
04/27/26 - 05/21/26
Mo,We,Fr - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
14 / 24 Available $50 - $160 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/28/26 - 05/22/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
9 / 24 Available $30 - $140 Register  
Closes
04/27/2026

Summer Blue Marlins (Ages 5-10)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/1/26 - 7/25/26
VIEW

This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 4 local swim meets throughout the valley on Saturday mornings. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration.There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.

Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.

Swim meet days: Saturday mornings

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected] 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 320.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 07/25/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
13 / 24 Available Register  
Closes
05/29/2026

Summer Blue Marlins (Ages 11-18)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/1/26 - 7/25/26
VIEW

This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 4 local swim meets throughout the valley on Saturday mornings. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.

Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.

Swim Meet Days: Saturday Mornings

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected] 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 320.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 07/25/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
12 / 24 Available Register  
Closes
05/29/2026

Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 5-8)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/1/26 - 7/18/26
VIEW

This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 5 local swim meets throughout the city of Boise on Tuesday nights. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.

Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.

Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected] 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 320.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Waiting List  

Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 9-13)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/1/26 - 7/18/26
VIEW

This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 5 local swim meets throughout the city of Boise on Tuesday nights. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration.  There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.

Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.

Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected] 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 320.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Waiting List  
06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
3 / 25 Available Register  
Closes
05/29/2026
06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Waiting List  

Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 13-18)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/1/26 - 7/18/26
VIEW

This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 5 local swim meets throughout the city of Boise on Tuesday nights. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.

Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.

Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected] 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 320.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
6 / 13 Available Register  
Closes
05/29/2026

Swim Fit - Intermediate/Advanced Adult Swim

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
4/2/26 - 5/22/26
VIEW

This program is for age 16+ swimmer who are looking to increase their technical swim skills and endurance. The coach will provide workouts and technique based feedback on how to improve your strokes to be more a more competitive swimmer. This program is excellent for adults who are training for triathlons, ex-competitive swimmers looking to get back into the pool, and anyone who knows the competitive strokes and wants to incorporate swimming into their workout routine.

Prerequisites:

  • Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke and backstroke
  • Must be familiar with how to swim breaststroke and butterfly

If you do not meet these pre-requisites, please register for our Adult Swim Lessons.

Schedule: 

  • Thursday & Friday 6:45pm-7:30pm
  • Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-11:15am
    • (no practice April 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

Come to as many or as few practices as you want per week!

 

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Althea Jackson at [email protected] 

 

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/23/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 140.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/02/26 - 04/26/26
Registration
Closed on
04/09/2026
04/30/26 - 05/22/26
Register  
Closes
04/29/2026

Swim Fit - Intermediate Adult Swim

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
3/24/26 - 5/19/26
VIEW

This adult program (ages 18+) is for adults who are looking to increase their technical swim skills and endurance. The coaches will provide workouts and technique based feedback on how to improve your strokes to be more a more competitive swimmer. This program is excellent for adults who are training for triathlons, ex-competitive swimmers looking to get back into the pool, and anyone who knows the competitive strokes and wants to incorporate swimming into their workout routine.

Prerequisites:

  • Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected] 

 

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/31/23 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/24/26 - 04/21/26
Adult Swim Team - Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
9 / 14 Available $30 - $70
Registration
Closed on
03/22/2026
04/28/26 - 05/19/26
Adult Swim Team - Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
13 / 14 Available $30 - $70 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026

Swim Fit - Intermediate Adult Swim

Caldwell YMCA
5/4/26 - 12/30/26
VIEW

Dynamic morning swim program for adults 18+ led by a certified swim instructor!  This structured workout is designed to boost your cardiovascular fitness, build strength, and improve stroke technique – whether you’re training for a race, cross-training, or simply swimming for health and wellness.

Workouts are tailored to a range of skill levels, with options for endurance, speed, and skill refinement.  Each session includes a warm-up, main set, and cooldown, with feedback and motivation throughout.

Prerequisites:

  • Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2026 12/1/25 11/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 140.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
05/04/26 - 05/27/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
05/01/2026
05/04/26 - 05/27/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
05/01/2026
06/01/26 - 06/24/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
05/29/2026
06/01/26 - 06/24/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
05/29/2026
07/06/26 - 07/29/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
07/03/2026
07/06/26 - 07/29/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
07/03/2026
08/03/26 - 08/26/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
07/31/2026
08/03/26 - 08/26/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
07/31/2026
09/09/26 - 09/30/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
09/06/2026
09/09/26 - 10/02/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
09/06/2026
10/05/26 - 10/28/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
10/02/2026
10/05/26 - 10/28/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
10/02/2026
11/02/26 - 11/25/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
10/30/2026
11/02/26 - 11/25/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
10/30/2026
12/07/26 - 12/30/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
12/04/2026
12/07/26 - 12/30/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$30 - $140 Register  
Closes
12/04/2026

Yellow Fins (Ages 5-10)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
6/1/26 - 7/25/26
VIEW

This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 4 local swim meets throughout the valley on Saturday mornings. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. All registrations submitted by April 30th, 2026 will be guaranteed their chosen t-shirt size. All registrations after this date will be able to choose from a variety of sizes of team shirts. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.

Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.

There are no try-outs for the team, but any participant who is unable to perform the mentioned requirements may be asked to switch to our lesson program until they are prepared for the swim team, at which time they can later join.

Practice Times:

Ages 10 & Under: Monday-Friday 9:00-10:00am

Ages 11 & Older: Monday-Friday 10:00-11:00am

Please contact Swim Lesson Coordinator, Sam Brown, at [email protected] with any questions or assistance.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 3/16/26 6/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 320.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 07/25/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
8 / 30 Available Register  
Closes
05/25/2026

Yellow Fins (Ages 11-18)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
6/1/26 - 7/25/26
VIEW

This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 4 local swim meets throughout the valley on Saturday mornings. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. All registrations submitted by April 30th, 2026 will be guaranteed their chosen t-shirt size. All registrations after this date will be able to choose from a variety of sizes of team shirts. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.

Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke.

Ages 11–18 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.

There are no try-outs for the team, but any participant who is unable to perform the mentioned requirements may be asked to switch to our lesson program until they are prepared for the swim team, at which time they can later join.

Practice Times:

Ages 10 & Under: Monday-Friday 9:00-10:00am

Ages 11 & Older: Monday-Friday 10:00-11:00am

Please contact Swim Lessons Coordinator, Sam Brown, [email protected] with any questions or assistance.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/16/26 6/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 320.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 07/25/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
14 / 30 Available Register  
Closes
05/25/2026