Come join the fun! Learn proper stroke and form technique, sportsmanship, goal setting, and competitive spirit. Coaches are American Swim Coaches Association certified. The program is open to all athletes aged 5-21, with a minimum requirement  of the ability to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) by the end of the first week of practice. That first week is called "Rookie Week" and it is an opportunity to come and try out the team with no financial obligation. Dolphin swimmers hail from many areas in north central Illinois; as far west as Princeton, south as Varna, north as Mendota, and east as Utica, with all towns within those borders represented. Competitions are held, usually on Saturdays, in accordance with NCAA swimming rules at various  area YMCA's and include season end District, State and National opportunities, with these last three dependent on achieving qualifying times for the respective meets. The team strives to have qualifiers in all areas, and many of our athletes help us achieve this goal! Swimming practices are held at two locations: the Link Aquatic Facility at the IV YMCA and the Hennepin Pool. Practice begins the last week of September and the season runs through late March. Practice times are in the early evening and will be determined by ability. There is a two meet minimum requirement in order to qualify  for any participatory awards given at the Awards Banquet  held at season's end, so your child's level of involvement can be tailored to their own ability level and desire. We swim about 15 meets per season. Participation fees are $100 per swimmer per year and you must also have a currently  paid YMCA membership. To access the Dolphin swim team page, please go to:
www.ilvydolphinswimteam.org

For additional information or to answer any questions, call Head Coach Rob McNally at 223-7904, voice mail Box 48. See you at the pool!