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Dive into Excellence – SAY Seals Swim Team Spring Tryouts!

Get ready to swim toward greatness with the SAY Seals Swim Team! We are excited to announce our upcoming spring tryouts, offering young swimmers the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and earn a spot on our competitive team.

Tryout Details:

Dates: Tuesday, April 16, 2025 & Wednesday, April 17, 2025
Location: Summit YMCA

Evaluation Information:

Tryouts will consist of a structured practice session tailored to each age group, including a brief warm-up, swimming drills, and diving practice from the deep end. Coaches will evaluate swimmers on:

  • Competence in all four competitive strokes (butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke, and freestyle)
  • Technical skills in the water
  • Listening skills and interactions with coaches and fellow swimmers

Every season, our program makes every effort to maintain consistent training group sizes. We kindly ask families to respect coaching decisions regarding team acceptance and group placement.

Tryout Sessions:

  • Ages 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12:
    • Tuesday, April 16: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm or 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • Wednesday, April 17: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm or 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Registration Information:

  • Fees: YMCA Members: $20 | Community Members: $25
  • Registration closes two days before the tryout date unless spots remain available.
  • Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • No makeup tryouts will be offered.
  • Competitive swim experience is recommended.

Additional Information:

  • Swimmer age for YMCA short course meets is determined by their age as of December 1, 2025. Swimmers who age up before or on this date must try out for the older age group.
  • Accepted swimmers will initially join the team on a trial membership basis. More details will be provided at the tryouts.

We look forward to seeing you in the pool—greatness awaits!

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Please note that the section of Maple Street closest to the Summit YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, May 5, for our Mother’s Day 5K. Please use Cedar Street to access the public lot that is next to our building.