Introduce your child to the most competitive sport around! Swimming develops aerobic endurance and is one of the most beneficial forms of cardiovascular exercise. This class provides flexibility and muscle toning, in addition to developing self-confidence, self-discipline, and goal setting.
Taught by a certified USA Swim Coach and YMCA Swim Instructors.
› Tryouts and Practice Information:
Practices
The Hurricanes' pre-swim team practices vary based on level and Branch.
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco:
Mondays & Wednesdays
(Beginner 5:45pm-7pm | Advanced 6:45pm-8pm)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
(Beginner 5:45pm-7pm | Advanced 6:45pm-8pm)
Schertz Family YMCA: Wednesday & Friday 5pm-6:15pm or
Saturdays 1pm-3:30pm
Westside Family YMCA: Monday & Wednesday 6pm-7:15pm
Tryouts
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco:
• Returner sign up July 31 5-7pm (no pool usage)
• New Swimmer: August 7 & 21 from 5-7pm
Schertz Family YMCA :
• Returner sign up July 30 4-7pm
• New Swimmer: August 1 from 1-3pm & August 6 from 5-7pm
Westside Family YMCA:
• New Swimmer: July 29 from 6-7pm , August 1 from 11-1pm & August 22 from 12-1pm
Following the Tryout date, individual tryout evaluations can be scheduled with the branch aquatic leadership or coaching staff on a monthly basis.
› Evaluations:
Beginner: participant will need to be able to swim a 25-yard freestyle, 25-yard backstroke, and tread water for 1 minute.
Advanced: participants will need to be able to swim a 50-yard freestyle with a flip turn, 50-yard backstroke, a legal 25-yard breaststroke or butterfly, and a one-minute tread.
› Yearly Schedule:
Time Trials/Clinics
| Swim Team(s) | Location | Date | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schertz Family Y | Schertz Family Y | September 12 | 4:00 PM Arrival 4:30 PM Diving Clinic Starts 5:00 PM Time Trials Start – 7:00 PM |
| Mays Y at Potranco & Westside Y | Schertz Family Y | September 19 | 4:00 PM Arrival 4:30 PM Diving Clinic Starts 5:00 PM Time Trials Start – 7:00 PM |
| Schertz Family Y & Westside Y | Schertz Family Y | January 23, 2027 | 3:30 PM Arrival 4:00 PM Warmups 4:30 PM Clinic 5:15 PM Time Trials Start |
| Mays Y at Potranco | Mays Y at Potranco | January 23, 2027 | 5:00 PM Warmups 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM Clinic 6:00 PM Time Trials Start |
| Schertz Family Y | Schertz Family Y | February 20 | 3:30 PM Check-In 4:00 PM Warmup 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Clinic |
| Mays Y at Potranco | Mays Y at Potranco | February 27 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Warmups 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Clinic |
| Westside Family Y | Westside Family Y | February 27 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Clinic |
Swim Meets
All the Branches’ Swim Teams will come to one location and have a Swim meet where the kids race against the clock.
- Schertz Family Y (free meet)
October 24 at 4 pm
- Schertz Family Y (IM meet)
November 21 at 4 pm
- Schetz Family Y (free meet)
March 20 at 4 pm
End of Season Swim Meet & Party
More information coming soon.
› Please Note:
- The pool will close if we see lightning or hear thunder
- Classes that meet at least half their scheduled time will NOT be made up
- There are NO make-up classes due to participant conflicts
- Participants are encouraged to arrive and leave in their swimwear.
› How to Register:
Please contact your local Y for questions and registration information.
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco
Miriam Fernandez-Morales
Aquatics Director
Miriamfm@ymcasatx.org
Schertz Family YMCA
Emily Robinson
Swim Team Coordinator
emilyr@ymcasatx.org
Westside Family YMCA
Crystal Cantu
Aquatics Director
crystalc@ymcasatx.org