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 learn competitive swimming skills. Participants will work with coaches on all four competitive strokes, dive starts, and turns.

Requirement: 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.


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Blue Marlins | Beginner

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
4/1/24 - 5/24/24
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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.

For more information contact Ceci at [email protected]

 

NO PRACTICE DAYS:


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/22/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
04/01/24 - 05/24/24
Mo,We,Fr - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$82.5 - $120 Waiting List  
04/01/24 - 05/24/24
Tu,Th - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
$55 - $80 Waiting List  

Blue Marlins | Intermediate/Advanced

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
4/1/24 - 5/24/24
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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.

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.

For more information email Ceci, [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/22/22 4/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 144.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
04/01/24 - 05/24/24
Mo,We,Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
6 / 16 Available $82.5 - $120 Register  
Closes
03/30/2024
04/01/24 - 05/24/24
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- $55 - $80 Waiting List  

Summer Blue Marlins (Ages 5-10)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/3/24 - 7/27/24
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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 May 10, 2023 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.

Swim meet days: Saturday mornings

There is a discount for families registering multiple children. Please contact the Program Coordinator, Ceci Lucarelli, at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 289.00$ 416.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/03/24 - 07/27/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
20 / 24 Available Register  
Closes
05/03/2024

Summer Blue Marlins (Ages 11-18)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/3/24 - 7/27/24
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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 May 10, 2023 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.

Swim Meet Days: Saturday Mornings

There is a discount for families registering multiple children. Please contact the Program Coordinator, Ceci Lucarelli, at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 289.00$ 416.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/03/24 - 07/27/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
24 / 24 Available Register  
Closes
05/31/2024

Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 5-8)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/3/24 - 7/20/24
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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. All registrations submitted by May 10, 2023 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.

Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights

There is a discount for families registering multiple children. Please contact the Program Coordinator, Ceci Lucarelli, at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 289.00$ 416.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/03/24 - 07/20/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
19 / 24 Available Register  
Closes
05/31/2024

Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 9-13)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/3/24 - 7/20/24
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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. All registrations submitted by May 10, 2024 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.

Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights

There is a discount for families registering multiple children. Please contact the Program Coordinator, Ceci Lucarelli, at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 289.00$ 416.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/03/24 - 07/20/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
11 / 25 Available Register  
Closes
05/31/2024
06/03/24 - 07/20/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
12 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
05/31/2024

Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 13-18)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
6/3/24 - 7/20/24
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. All registrations submitted by May 10, 2024 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.

Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights

There is a discount for families registering multiple children. Please contact the Program Coordinator, Ceci Lucarelli, at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 289.00$ 416.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/03/24 - 07/20/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
11 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
05/31/2024

Swim Fit - Intermediate Adult Swim

Caldwell YMCA
4/1/24 - 5/29/24
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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

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
04/01/24 - 05/01/24
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$45 - $80 Register  
Closes
03/29/2024
05/06/24 - 05/29/24
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$36 - $64 Register  
Closes
05/03/2024

Yellow Fins (Ages 5-10)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
6/3/24 - 7/28/24
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 May 10, 2024 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

There is a discount of $20/per child for families registering multiple children. Please contact Aquatics Director Sarah Read [email protected] with any questions or assistance.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 3/18/24 5/20/24 Online / Front Desk $ 289.00$ 416.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/03/24 - 07/28/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
23 / 30 Available Register  
Closes
05/20/2024

Yellow Fins (Ages 11-18)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
6/3/24 - 7/28/24
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 May 10, 2024 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

There is a discount of $20/per child for families registering multiple children. Please contact Aquatics Director Sarah Read [email protected] with any questions or assistance.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/18/24 5/20/24 Online / Front Desk $ 289.00$ 416.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/03/24 - 07/28/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
28 / 30 Available Register  
Closes
05/20/2024