LYNCHBURG Y SWIM TEAM

A Member of USA Swimming

And Lynchburg’s ONLY YMCA Team

Bring your suit & goggles and try us out!

Fall Start Up Schedule

FALL 2010 START UP

LY Swimming has been in existence longer than any other program in Lynchburg and is the only year-round USAS and YMCA program, benefitting from more opportunities available from both these strong swimming organizations. We excel in training, instruction, goal planning, team building, and having FUN! We have a place for everyone from the novice swimmer to the Olympic hopeful. No one does it better.

FACILITIES: Practices are held at two locations throughout the short course season (September through April). The YMCA of Central Virginia in downtown Lynchburg offers a 6-lane, 25 meter pool, while the new Jamerson YMCA at 801 Wyndhurst, has 8 lanes in a 25 yard swimming pool. During the long course season (May through July) swimmers move into the outdoor 50 meter pool at Miller Park. With two pools, LY Swimming is able to offer convenient practice times for families as well as ensure quality training. Both YMCA sites are replete with fitness centers which supplement the quality of the dryland training program for our older swimmers.

LOCATION:  YMCA of Central Virginia, 1315 Church Street, Lynchburg VA;       Jamerson YMCA  801 Wyndhurst, Lynchburg VA

PHILOSOPHY:  The Lynchburg Y Swim Team emphasizes the long-term development of competitive swimmers through teaching proper stroke mechanics, using age appropriate training, and instilling a desire for excellence in the pursuit of achievement. The coaching staff helps each swimmer maximize their efforts in the drive toward personal excellence, offering athletes the opportunity to pursue their goals and encouraging them to become the best swimmer and best person they can be. LY Swimming is committed to the idea of team support for the individual. The success of the individual is the success of the group. (More on Swimming the LY Way)

COMPETITION:  YMCA and USA Swim meets are designed to meet the needs of swimmers at all levels. LY swimmers compete at meets for developmental swimmers as well as meets for age group and senior swimmers all around the state and region. LY hosts several meets a year right here in Lynchburg. Swimmers are encouraged to attend meets where they will compete against athletes of comparable ability and be able to test themselves in all strokes and events. Meets measure swimmer development, training adaptations, and serve to challenge the individual to excel. Swimmers develop friendships and contacts at meets that last a lifetime.

ACTIVITIES:  In addition to the routine practices and meets, LY Swimming offers many fun filled activities to its members to enhance the fun and spirit of the team. Throughout the year there may be family picnics, a night out at the Hill Cats, a bowling excursion, a team travel meet, whitewater rafting, camping, entry into local road races, or a team trip to the movies. LY Swimming offers its swimmers a unique experience that adds to the enjoyment of the sport.

COACHES: Head Coach, TJ Liston, has been coaching for over 30 years, in which time he has been recognized at the state and National level.  His swimmers have been ranked both nationally and internationally and have held national records. His swimmers at LY are routionely honored as the top high school swimmers in the area. For the last two years, under Liston's leadership, LY has been recognized as a Bronze Medal Club in the USA Swimming Club Recognition program.  He spent many years on the Board of Directors of South Carolina Swimming and was the Chair of the Eastern Section of the Southern Zone for USA Swimming for 6 years. TJ currently sits on the Senior Committee of Virginia Swimming, as well as the USRY Regional Committee.  As the YMCA's Director of Competitive Swimming, TJ will coordinate all aspects of the Lynchburg Y Swim Team. Contact at 444-1256 or CoachListon@comcast.net