Waves Swim Team

Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool before signing up.

Not quite ready for swim team? Try our swim lessons.

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.

2026-2027 Season

Coaches

Head Coach: Matt Buchhop
Assistant Coach: Amber Shook

Contact Us

Questions:
matthewb@wcymca.org
567-341-0645

Administrative:
kinseym@wcymca.org
Office: 419-636-6185
Text: 855-487-8041

Season Details

Level Evaluation: New swimmers will be contacted by the coach. Previous participants will be in the level they were last year, but could potentially be changed.

Practice Begins: Week of Oct 19th

Team Pictures: TBD

Parent/Guardian Meeting: Oct 28th @ 5:30pm

No mock meet this year!

Registration does not include team apparel. Swim team apparel will be available for purchase until Nov 6th. Swim apparel store link is: ymcawaves2026.itemorder.com

Swim Season Calendar
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Meet Registration
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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

Meet Volunteers
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