Coaches
Head Coach: Matt Buchhop
Assistant Coach: Hope Buchhop
Waves Swim Team
Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool before registering.
Not quite ready for swim team? Try Little Waves Swim Class.
Philosophy
Swimming is a fun activity that give kids the opportunity to build their mind and body, help them grow, and learn life lessons and values.
Swimming is a “delayed gratification” sport. It rewards those who put in the time and effort to improve. In swimming you get what you work for, not what you wish for.
Our athletes learn self-discipline, time management, sportsmanship, and goal setting. The Y is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive environment while teaching our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
2025-2026 Season
Contact Us
Questions:
matthewb@wcymca.org
567-341-0645
Administrative:
kinseym@wcymca.org
419-636-6185
Season Details
Level Evaluation: New swimmers will be contacted by the coach. Previous participants will be in the level they were last year and could potentially be changed.
Practice Begins: Week of Oct 6th
Team Pictures: Nov 10th @ 5:30pm
Parent/Guardian Meeting: Oct 29th @ 5:30pm
Registration does not include team apparel. Swim team apparel will be available for purchase until Nov 7th. Swim apparel store link is: https://ymcawaves2025.itemorder.com/
Meet Registration
Intro to Swim Meets
Practice Times
Bronze
Tues/Thurs 5:30-6:30pm
Gold & Silver
Mon 5:30-7pm, T/Th 6:30-7:30pm
