Recreational Swim Team

Thank you for your interest in our recreational swim team program. The 50-meter pool at the West Boise YMCA and Boise City Aquatics Center is currently closed for maintenance and repairs. While we are unable to offer the full recreational swim team program until the pool reopens—at a date yet to be determined—we are actively exploring alternative options.

If you would like to receive text updates about the status of the pool and West Y Aquatics programs, please text #WestYPool to 513-750-9622.

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.

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

Branch: West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center

Dates: 9/2/25 - 10/22/25

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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.

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

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 Program Coordinator: Ceci Lucarelli at [email protected]

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Member	Non-Member
	7/22/22	12/31/25	Online / Front Desk	$ 0.00	$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)	Spots Available	Special Rate
09/02/25 - 09/25/25 Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm	4 / 8 Available	$30 - $140	Registration Closed on 09/02/2025
09/03/25 - 09/24/25 Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm	6 / 8 Available	$30 - $140	Register Closes 09/03/2025
09/29/25 - 10/21/25 Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm	6 / 8 Available	$30 - $140	Register Closes 09/27/2025
09/30/25 - 10/22/25 Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm	8 / 8 Available	$30 - $140	Register Closes 09/28/2025

Blue Marlins | Intermediate/Advanced

Branch: West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center

Dates: 9/3/25 - 10/23/25

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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.

*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 Program Coordinator: Ceci Lucarelli at [email protected]

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Member	Non-Member
	7/22/22	12/31/25	Online / Front Desk	$ 0.00	$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)	Spots Available	Special Rate
09/03/25 - 09/24/25 Mo,We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm	3 / 8 Available	$30 - $140	Register Closes 09/03/2025
09/29/25 - 10/22/25 Mo,We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm	7 / 8 Available	$30 - $140	Register Closes 09/27/2025
09/30/25 - 10/23/25 Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm	8 / 8 Available	$30 - $140	Register Closes 09/28/2025

Swim Fit - Intermediate Adult Swim

Branch: Caldwell YMCA

Dates: 9/3/25 - 12/17/25

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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	Member	Non-Member
2025	4/1/25	11/30/25	Online / Front Desk	$ 30.00	$ 114.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)	Special Rate
09/03/25 - 09/24/25 Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am	$30 - $114	Registration Closed on 08/31/2025
09/29/25 - 10/22/25 Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am	$30 - $114	Register Closes 09/26/2025
10/27/25 - 11/19/25 Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am	$30 - $114	Register Closes 10/24/2025
12/01/25 - 12/17/25 Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am	$30 - $85.5	Register Closes 11/28/2025