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Dolphins Swim Team (Ages 5–8)
The Dolphins Swim Team is designed for swimmers ages 5–8 or those who are new to competitive swimming. Swimmers must be able to swim one continuous 25-yard lap using a recognizable stroke without the use of flotation devices.
Practice Schedule
– Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
– Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
– Duration: 1 hour per practice
Practice Location
Practices are held at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School Pool, located at 2021 Wolfpack Way, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. The pool is located on the far left side of the building, with the closest parking available in Lot C. Practice locations may change based on YMCA pool availability.
Registration Fee
A $35 Booster Club Fee is due at registration. This fee includes each swimmer’s team swim cap and team shirt.
Attendance & Refund Policy
If the high school cancels an individual practice, every effort will be made to move practice to the YMCA. Swim team fees are season-based, and credits or refunds are not issued unless there are extenuating circumstances. All refund and credit requests must be approved by the Aquatics Coordinator.
Orcas Swim Team (Ages 9–12)
The Orcas Swim Team is designed for swimmers ages 9–12 or those who are new to competitive swimming. Swimmers must be able to swim one continuous 25-yard lap using a recognizable stroke without the use of flotation devices.
Practice Schedule
– Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
– Time: 6–7:30 PM
– Duration: 1½ hours per practice
Practice Location
Same as Dolphins (above)
Registration Fee
Same as Dolphins (above)
Attendance & Refund Policy
Same as Dolphins & Orcas (above)
High School Swim Team (Ages 13–19)
The High School Swim Team is open to swimmers ages 13–19 or those who are new to competitive swimming. Swimmers must be able to swim one continuous 25-yard lap using a recognizable stroke without flotation devices. The ability to swim approximately 1,000 yards (40 laps), either continuously or with short breaks, is highly recommended.
Practice Schedule
– Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
– Time: 6–8 PM
– Duration: 2 hours per practice
Practice Location
Same as Dolphins & Orcas (above)
Registration Fee
Same as Dolphins & Orcas (above)
Attendance & Refund Policy
Same as Dolphins & Orcas (above)
Adaptive Swim Team
The YMCA Adaptive Swim Team provides athletes of all abilities with the opportunity to develop swimming skills in a supportive, inclusive, and encouraging environment. This program focuses on improving water safety, endurance, confidence, teamwork, and personal achievement.
Every swimmer is welcomed at their individual skill level. Whether an athlete is putting their face in the water for the first time or swimming independently across the pool, every milestone is celebrated. Our coaches work to build not only stronger swimmers, but also greater confidence, independence, friendships, and lifelong skills.
The Adaptive Swim Team is built on inclusion, perseverance, and the belief that every athlete is capable of achieving more than they ever imagined.
Questions?
For more information about any of our adaptive swim team program, please contact:
Sam Reinhardt
Email: [email protected]
Erin Dietrich Named Swim Team Head Coach at Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA
WILKES-BARRE, PA (Friday, May 2) – The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA has named Erin Dietrich head coach of its swim team.
The squad is beginning its summer season and is looking for new members, ages 5-18. The Dolphins (ages 5-8), Orcas (ages 9-13) and high school team (14-18) will compete in local competitions from May through July. Swimmers or parents interested in learning more about the swim team should email [email protected].
Dietrich has already been working individually with swim team members leading up to the start of the season. She is available for one-on-one sessions to assess abilities or just to improve recreational swimming skills.
Dietrich began working at the YMCA in February 2022, taking on multiple roles within the Aquatics Department as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and S.A.F.E. private lesson teacher. She joined the Dolphins Swim Team as an assistant coach later that summer.
”My coaching journey began under the guidance of my aunt, who has successfully run a swim program in New Jersey for over 30 years,” Dietrich said. “I started volunteering with her at the age of 14. There, I learned how to work with swimmers of all ages and skill levels. I continued on as a dive and turn coach each summer, deepening my love for the sport while actively swimming for multiple teams.”
As head swim coach of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA team, Dietrich will aim to rebuild and revitalize the squad — not just to cultivate strong athletes, but to help shape confident leaders and foster a supportive YMCA community for kids and young adults.
The team kicks off its summer season on May 5. Practices will be held up to five times a week between the Wilkes-Barre Area High School and the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA.
”My goal is to inspire and encourage young swimmers to push their physical and mental limits,” Dietrich said. “I want to help them develop their own goals and move towards becoming the best versions of themselves.”
Under Dietrich, the Wilke-Barre YMCA Swim Team will also be offering two days of beginner open water training in June. The courses will be aimed at enhancing strength and endurance in our swimmers.