The SPDY swim team is for beginners interested in learning more about competitive swimming as a sport, th rough advanced swimmers that compete at the state and national levels. The team is led by a group of professional coaches with multiple years of swimming and coaching experience.   Practices focus on fundamental competitive swimming skills, stroke instruction, and team building. Swimmers prepare for a variety of competitions and participate in frequent swim meets.   Interested swimmers must be able to swim 1 length (25 yds) of the pool. The six distinct training groups offered in the SPDY program are:

Junior is for intermediate swimmers typically ages 9 to 11 years old. Typical ability levels are Flying Fish & Shark. 3-4 practices per week recommended. Participation in 4-5 swim meets is highly recommended.

Junior Elite is for experienced swimmers 13 or younger. 3-5 practices per week recommended.  Monthly swim meet participation is highly recommended.

Senior is for experienced swimmers 11 and older capable of training for up to a 2 hour period. 4-5 practices per week recommended. Monthly swim meet participation is highly recommended.

Senior Elite is for highly experienced swimmers 13 and older able to train with increased distance, duration, and intensity. Members of this practice group are targeted for participation in the USA State and Zone meets, as well as the YMCA National meets. 5 practices per week recommended. Monthly swim meet participation is highly recommended.