Blue Group:  This group is where it all begins.  Swimmers 6 and up are welcome who have knowledge of at least two strokes.  Practices are held twice a week for an hour each practice, plus an hour stroke school on most Saturdays.  Emphasis is on learning to enjoy the sport and the proper mechanics that will enhance the long term development of the swimmer. 

Monthly fee: $50     each additional swimmer $40

Monday thru Thursday, you may choose any TWO days to attend, 4:00-5:00PM    Jamerson Y

Gold Group:  This broad ranging group is for swimmers 9-19.  This group includes younger swimmers looking to progress through the program as well as older swimmers just looking to stay in shape.  Practice is offered Monday through Thursday for 1 ½ hours, with swimmers deciding their commitment level.  Swimmers are also encouraged to attend Stroke School.  Racing skills, stroke mechanics, general endurance, and FUN are all emphasized at this level.  The training for this group will give the swimmer a chance to successfully move forward on the developmental ladder of swimming.

Monthly fee: $60     each additional swimmer $50

Monday thru Thursday, 4:00-5:30PM Jamerson Y

Stroke School: Held on Saturdays for those LY swimmers who need special help with certain skills. Detailed instruction in certain strokes, help learning particular skills such as turns and starts, or focus on drills to improve mechanics will all be part of this hour long session. All Gold and Blue Group Swimmers are encouraged to attend with coaches notifying other swimmers to attend if they can benefit from the skills to be taught that day.

FREE to all LY Swim Team Members.   Saturday 9:30-10:30 AM Jamerson Y 

Platinum:  This is a transitional group between Varsity and Gold that is available by INVITATION ONLY.  (group guidelines)

Monthly fee:  $70        each additional swimmer:  $60

Varsity:  The highest level of Age Group Swimming, this group is offered 6 practices a week for 2 to 2 ½ hours each practice.  This group is designed for the dedicated 11-18 year old swimmer who strives to compete on the state and regional level in their age group.  The Varsity swimmer wishes to develop the necessary skills and strengths to move into the National Group.  (varsity group guidelines)

Monthly fee: $75       each additional swimmer $65

Mon. thru Thurs 3:45-6:15pm downtown Y;  Friday 4-6PM Jamerson Y; Saturday 7:00-9:00AM Jamerson

National:  The Elite of the Elite.  This group’s training goals are to successfully compete at the Sectional and National level, both YMCA and USAS.  For the serious 13 and older swimmer who has made a commitment to the sport, with practices held twice a day.  Skills necessary to compete at the top level are emphasized, including race strategies, goal setting, dryland training, attention to nutrition, and a weight lifting program designed to complement the training in the water.  This group is by the Head Coach’s Invitation Only.  There are mandatory practice and meet requirements.  For those athletes wishing to pursue swimming excellence.  (Training and membership agreement form)

Monthly fee: $100      each additional swimmer $85

Mon. thru Thursday  3:45-6:15pm downtown Y; Friday  4-6PM Jamerson Y; Monday 5:30-7AM downtown Y; Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-7AM Jamerson Y; Saturday 7:00-9:30AM Jamerson Y

Additional fees: All members of a USAS team must pay an annual membership fee. This fee is $85  and includes LY swimming registration and the USAS required insurance.  Swimmers in the Gold and Blue Groups have the option of being Y only swim team members if they do not wish to compete in USAS swim meets.  Their registration fee is $30.   There will be Y only meets for those swimmers.  A fundraising commitment of $220 per family is required with 50% of all funds raised beyond the commitment level going directly to reduce swimmer dues.  All swimmers  must be Y members. Both single and family memberships are available.