Developing Confident, Competitive Swimmers

The YMCA Swim Club and YMCA Swim Teams are designed for swimmers who are ready for the next level! Swimmers will improve their technique, learn teamwork, and build endurance. Along with swimming, there is an emphasis on building confidence and leadership skills. Swimmers must have a working knowledge of the four competitive strokes and pass the green level “swimming skills assessment.” Please note that Swim Club and Swim Team are coached from the pool deck; swimmers must know their strokes and swim independently.

Swim Club runs throughout the year consecutively with our Group Swim Lessons.

Swim Team participates in a summer league swimming against other area YMCAs.

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Swim Club

Swim Club is a great fit for kids who love to swim but aren't interested in competing, and just as good for competitive swimmers looking to stay fit and sharpen their skills in the off-season. Swimmers work on improving their strokes, times, starts, and turns.

Who Can Join
Proficient swimmers ages 6-16 who have passed the swim test and are at green band level.

Locations & Session Dates

Warlick Family YMCA
2221 Robinwood Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

Session 3: August 18 – October 6, 2026
Session 4: October 20 – December 15 (nine-week session, off week of Nov 22-28)

McGill Family YMCA
196 YMCA Drive, Belmont, NC 28012

Session 3: August 22 – October 10, 2026
Session 4: October 24 – December 19 (nine-week session, off week of Nov 22-28)

Pricing

YMCA Members: $120
Program Participants: $210
Playerspace processing fee: $3/swim session

Swim Team

Kids who swim on a team discover so much more than their athletic abilities. They experience a sense of belonging and learn what working together accomplishes. They gain confidence and strive to reach goals with each new practice and meet.

Participants will discover the joy of being part of a team while striving to reach their personal best. It’s a great way for elementary-aged kids and teens to make friends, have fun and enjoy a little bit of friendly competition.

Swim Team is for swimmers with a working knowledge of competitive strokes.
Swimmers polish their technique and build endurance.
Swimmers develop the values of goal-setting, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and hard work

A PLACE TO BELONG AND GROW
Kids who swim on a team discover so much more than their athletic abilities. They experience a sense of belonging and learn what working together accomplishes. They gain confidence and strive to reach goals with each new practice and meet.

TALENTED COACHES WHO CARE
Our coaches know how to encourage fun while maximizing individual potential and promoting swimming in the community. To provide quality coaching and development for each team member, swimmers are placed in practice groups based on ability, commitment level, age, and peer group.

LOCATIONS OFFERED
Stowe Family YMCA
196 YMCA Drive, Belmont, NC 28012

SWIM TEAM FEES
Team fees vary. Please check out registration information in the link below.

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Additional Information

POOL AREA GUIDELINES

The Gaston County Family YMCA is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable pool experience for all. All children aged 15 and under must take a swimming skills assessment. Successful participants earn a green, yellow, or no swim band if they successfully complete the assessment. Swim bands assist our lifeguards in keeping inexperienced swimmers safe.

STAY INFORMED WITH PLAYERSPACE

Weekly updates, highlights, and specific weekly details are sent via email through a system called PlayerSpace. Please ensure that you register with an accurate, frequently checked email account in order to receive all our important program communication. We are as invested as you are in ensuring you get all the details you need to make your week run smoothly. If you are not receiving emails, please check your spam or junk filter and then make “playerspace” an approved sender. Follow us on FB, Insta for special highlights.

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OUR STAFF

Every single YMCA employee is thoroughly background checked, qualified, caring, CPR Certified, and Basic Safety Certified.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance is available to YMCA Members. These funds are raised during the Annual Giving Campaign. We encourage people to complete the online application process. The process is simple and confidential.

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