Competitive Swimming

Competitive Swimming

Competitive Private Lessons

Wilkes-Barre
3/31/25 - 5/3/25
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Perfect your swim skills during hour-long private lessons with coach Erin! Lessons will be scheduled around participant and coach availability throughout the month of April. Choose from one day per week (4 lessons) or two days per week (8 lessons).

PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL TO REGISTER WITH AN INSTRUCTOR BEFORE PAYMENT!

Registration Information  

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2/19/25 4/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/31/25 - 05/03/25
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Closes
04/12/2025

Dolphins Summer Team 2025

Wilkes-Barre
5/1/25 - 7/31/25
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THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YMCA MEMBERS ONLY.

Our Dolphins swim team is open to swimmers ages 5-8, or those new to competitive swimming. All swimmers must be able to complete one lap (25 yards) of a continuous and recognizable stroke without the need of flotation.

Dolphins will practice 1 hour per day, 5 days per week. Practice days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday starting at 6 pm. We also have practices Sunday at 10 am at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA pool. 

All  swim team practices will happen at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School pool located at 2021 Wolfpack Way, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. The pool is located at the very left side of the building, with closest parking being available in Lot C.

Around June, the team does lose access to the Wolfpack pool as the school closes for the summer. Practices will change according to the availability of the YMCA pool. 

There is a $25 registration fee upon signing up your participant. This $25 fee is for our booster club fee. This covers the cost of caps and shirts for each participant. 


In the event that the high school needs to cancel a single day of practice, practice may be able to be moved to the YMCA. As fees are season based, credits/refunds will not be given unless there are extenuating circumstances. All refund and credit requests can only be approved by the Aquatics Coordinator.


Registration Information   ($25.00 One time registration fee)

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2/19/25 4/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00-
5/1/25 5/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00-
6/1/25 6/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00-
7/1/25 7/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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Closes
05/31/2025
06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Closes
06/30/2025
07/01/25 - 07/31/25
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Dolphins Swim Team

Wilkes-Barre
3/1/25 - 3/28/25
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THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YMCA MEMBERS ONLY.

Our Mini Dolphins swim team is open to swimmers ages 5-8, or those new to competitive swimming. All swimmers must be able to complete one lap (25 yards) of a continuous and recognizable stroke without the need of flotation.

Mini Dolphins will practice 1 hour per day, 4 days per week. In order to make scheduling easier for parents, we will offer practice four days per week and parents can choose which days they wish to practice. Practice days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday starting at 6 pm. We also have practices Sunday at 10 am at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA pool. 

All  swim team practices will happen at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School pool located at 2021 Wolfpack Way, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. The pool is located at the very left side of the building, with closest parking being available in Lot C.


In the event that the high school needs to cancel a single day of practice, practice may be able to be moved to the YMCA. As fees are season based, credits/refunds will not be given unless there are extenuating circumstances. All refund and credit requests can only be approved by the Aquatics Coordinator.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
2/1/25 2/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00-
3/1/25 3/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/01/25 - 03/28/25
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Closes
03/28/2025

Killer Whales High School Summer Team 2025

Wilkes-Barre
5/1/25 - 7/31/25
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THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YMCA MEMBERS ONLY.

Our Killer Whales swim team is open to swimmers ages 13-19, or those new to competitive swimming. All swimmers must be able to complete one lap (25 yards) of a continuous and recognizable stroke without the need of flotation. Also, the ability to swim over 1,000 yards (or 40 laps) broken, or consecutively, is highly recommended.

Our high schoolers will practice 1 1/2 hours per day, 5 days per week. Practice days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday starting at 6 pm. We also have practices Sunday at 10 am at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA pool. 

All  swim team practices will happen at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School pool located at 2021 Wolfpack Way, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. The pool is located at the very left side of the building, with closest parking being available in Lot C.

Around June, the team does lose access to the Wolfpack pool as the school closes for the summer. Practices will change according to the availability of the YMCA pool. 

There is a $25 registration fee upon signing up your participant. This $25 fee is for our booster club fee. This covers the cost of caps and shirts for each participant. 


In the event that the high school needs to cancel a single day of practice, practice may be able to be moved to the YMCA. As fees are season based, credits/refunds will not be given unless there are extenuating circumstances. All refund and credit requests can only be approved by the Aquatics Coordinator.


Registration Information   ($25.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
2/19/25 4/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-
5/1/25 5/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-
6/1/25 6/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-
7/1/25 7/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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Closes
05/31/2025
06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Closes
06/30/2025
07/01/25 - 07/31/25
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Closes
07/31/2025

Killer Whales Swim Team

Wilkes-Barre
3/1/25 - 3/28/25
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THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YMCA MEMBERS ONLY.

Our Killer Whales Swim Team is open to swimmers ages 9-18 who are able to swim 2500 yards per practice and have times close to or capable of making it to districts and beyond. Tryouts are required and will take place at our Open House on Saturday, September 21, or during the first week of practices the week of September 30th.

Killer Whales will practice 2 hours per day, 5 days per week. Practice times are dependent on the high school pool availability but will typically start at 5:30 PM. 

All swim team practices will take place at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School pool located at 2021 Wolfpack Way, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. The pool is located at the very left side of the building, with closest parking being available in Lot C. 


In the event that the high school needs to cancel a single day of practice, practice may not be able to be moved to the YMCA. As fees are season based, credits/refunds will not be given unless there are extenuating circumstances. All refund and credit requests can only be approved by the Aquatics Coordinator.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
2/1/25 2/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.00$ 85.00-
3/1/25 3/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.00$ 85.00-
4/1/25 4/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.00$ 85.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/01/25 - 03/28/25
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Closes
03/28/2025

One-Day Swim Clinic (ages 5-8)

Pittston
4/5/25 - 4/5/25
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Join us for a one-hour swim clinic at the Pittston Y! We’ve partnered with the Pittston Area Swim Team to offer this introductory competitive swim program to local children. All participants will learn the basics of competitive swimming with a fun competition at the end.

Swimmers  of all abilities are welcome; children will be evaluated and placed in a lane with swimmers of like skill levels.


Registration Information  

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3/11/25 4/6/25 Online / Front Desk $ 5.00$ 5.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/05/25
Sa - 9:00 am - 1 hr
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Closes
04/06/2025

One-Day Swim Clinic (ages 9-14)

Pittston
4/5/25 - 4/5/25
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Join us for a one-hour swim clinic at the Pittston Y! We’ve partnered with the Pittston Area Swim Team to offer this introductory competitive swim program to local children. All participants will learn the basics of competitive swimming with a fun competition at the end.

Swimmers  of all abilities are welcome; children will be evaluated and placed in a lane with swimmers of like skill levels.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/11/25 4/6/25 Online / Front Desk $ 5.00$ 5.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/05/25
Sa - 10:30 am - 1 hr
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Closes
04/06/2025

Orcas Summer Team 2025

Wilkes-Barre
5/1/25 - 7/31/25
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THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YMCA MEMBERS ONLY.

Our Orcas swim team is open to swimmers ages 9-18, or those new to competitive swimming. All swimmers must be able to complete one lap (25 yards) of a continuous and recognizable stroke without the need of flotation.

Orcas will practice 1 1/2 hours per day, 5 days per week. Practice days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday starting at 6 pm. We also have practices Sunday at 10 am at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA pool. 

All  swim team practices will happen at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School pool located at 2021 Wolfpack Way, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. The pool is located at the very left side of the building, with closest parking being available in Lot C.

Around June, the team does lose access to the Wolfpack pool as the school closes for the summer. Practices will change according to the availability of the YMCA pool. 

There is a $25 registration fee upon signing up your participant. This $25 fee is for our booster club fee. This covers the cost of caps and shirts for each participant. 


In the event that the high school needs to cancel a single day of practice, practice may be able to be moved to the YMCA. As fees are season based, credits/refunds will not be given unless there are extenuating circumstances. All refund and credit requests can only be approved by the Aquatics Coordinator.


Registration Information   ($25.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
2/19/25 4/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-
5/1/25 5/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-
6/1/25 6/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-
7/1/25 7/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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Closes
05/31/2025
06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Closes
06/30/2025
07/01/25 - 07/31/25
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Closes
07/01/2025

Orcas Swim Team

Wilkes-Barre
3/1/25 - 3/28/25
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THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YMCA MEMBERS ONLY.

Our Orcas swim team is open to swimmers ages 9-18, or those new to competitive swimming. All swimmers must be able to complete one lap (25 yards) of a continuous and recognizable stroke without the need of flotation.

Orcas will practice 1 1/2 hours per day, 4 days per week. In order to make scheduling easier for parents, we will offer practice four days per week and parents can choose which days they wish to practice. Practice days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday starting at 6 pm. We also have practices Sunday at 10 am at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA pool. 

All  swim team practices will happen at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School pool located at 2021 Wolfpack Way, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. The pool is located at the very left side of the building, with closest parking being available in Lot C.


In the event that the high school needs to cancel a single day of practice, practice may be able to be moved to the YMCA. As fees are season based, credits/refunds will not be given unless there are extenuating circumstances. All refund and credit requests can only be approved by the Aquatics Coordinator.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
2/1/25 2/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-
3/1/25 3/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/01/25 - 03/28/25
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Closes
03/28/2025

Swim-A-Thon Donations

Wilkes-Barre
3/19/25 - 4/12/25
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Any Swim-A-Thon pledges or donations can be registered and sent through here!


Registration Information  

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3/18/25 4/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/19/25 - 04/12/25
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