Summer Swim League
Throughout the Summer Swim League season, swimmers will strengthen their stroke technique, build physical endurance, and deepen their understanding of competitive swimming strategy and application. Just as importantly, they will cultivate sportsmanship and teamwork in a supportive environment. Our primary goal is to provide young swimmers with a positive aquatic experience that promotes their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Age Requirements:
This program will be available to swimmers aged 5-18 years old on the day of registration.
Cost of Program:
Per participant:
Member: $175
Non-Member: $200
Payment is due on the day of sign up/tryouts
Duration of Program:
May 18 - June 27
Last day to register: June 1st
Late registration: Price does increase starting May 2, by $25 (for both member & non-member).
Branches Participating
Please contact your local participating branch for more information or to sign up.
Thousand Oaks Y
Address: 16103 Henderson Pass, San Antonio, 78232
Contact: Joshua Kelly at joshuak@ymcasatx.org
OP Schnabel Y
Address: 9606 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, 78250
Contact: Joshua Kelly at joshuak@ymcasatx.org
Mays at Potranco Y
Address: 8765 Hwy 151 Access Rd, San Antonio 78245
Contact: Brenna Fano at brennaf@ymcasatx.org
Try Out Details
Requirements:
- Must be able to swim 25 meters unassisted on either their stomach or their back or a combination of strokes.
- Swimmers cannot push off the wall, lane lines, floor or anything else to gain forward motion during the 25 meters
- Swimmers may not use any floatation or any other devices during the tryout to complete the 25 meters
- There is no time requirement or stroke technique requirement for passing the tryout
Upon successful completion of the tryout, the parent/guardian will need to immediately complete and submit an informational packet/waiver. If a parent/guardian chooses to wait to turn in the packet, that swimmer is not guaranteed a spot on the team until the packet is returned to leadership, subject to enrollment availability.
Try Out Dates:
| Branch | Date & Time | Tryout Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks Y | April 18 at 11am - 1pm | Schertz Y |
| OP Schnabel Park Y | March 15 at 5pm - 7pm April 19 at 5pm - 7pm | Mays at Potranco Y |
| Schertz Y | March 6 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm April 18 at 11am - 1pm | Schertz Y |
| Westside Y | March 7 at 12pm - 2pm April 18 at 12pm - 2pm | Westside Y |
| Mays at Potranco Y | March 15 at 5pm - 7pm April 19 at 5pm - 7pm | Mays at Potranco Y |
Branch Parent Meeting after Tryout Dates
Week of April 27th
After the tryouts are completed, a branch-specific Parent Meeting will be held to review all topics covered in the Pre-tryout parent meeting and to introduce the coaches and answer any questions.
This is to be held during the first week of practice. Any parents who aren't able to attend can be emailed the PowerPoint and any resource documents.
Practice Details
Each team will practice 3 days a week. Each practice will be an hour and fifteen minutes.
Days of the week that practice will be held on:
| Branch | Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks Y | Group A: May - M/W/F | 5:45pm - 7pm June - M/W/F | 6:45am - 8am Group B: May - M/W/F | 6:45pm - 8pm June - M/W/F | 7:45am - 9am |
| OP Schnabel Y | Group A: May - T/W/TH | 5:45pm - 7pm June - M/W/F | 6:45am - 8am Group B: May - T/W/TH | 6:45pm - 8pm June - T/TH/SAT | 6:45am - 8am |
| Schertz Y | May - T/W/TH Ages: 8 & under | 5pm-6pm Ages: 9 - 12 | 5:45pm - 7pm Ages: 13 & up 7pm - 8:30pm June - T/W/TH Ages: 10 & under 7pm - 8pm Ages: 11 & up 8pm - 9:30pm Practices will be held at: Pickrell Park Pool 703 Oak St. Schertz, TX 78154 |
| Westside Y | May & June - M/W/F | 6pm - 7:15pm |
| Mays at Potranco Y |
Group B: Ages 11-18 |
Swim Meet Schedule
Details are currently being finalized. Please mark your calendars for the following:
Week of June 8–13: TBD
Week of June 15–20: TBD
Championship Meet: June 27, 2:00–10:00 PM at the Schertz Family YMCA Aquatic Center
Additional information will be shared soon.