HOME SCHOOL SWIM TEAM / Ages 8-18: Are you looking for a fun and safe activity to get out of the house? What about keeping the kids active, while helping them learn essential life-saving skills? Our WSY Home School competitive swimming program provides a unique opportunity for homeschool children to join our swim program during the “low-traffic” daytime slot in a nurturing, close-knit, positive environment. Convenient for families of multiple swimmers! Fulfills PE requirements

Though the goals for each individual swimmer will vary, it is our intention to provide exceptional coaching focused on the whole person.  Homeschool swimmers are not required to compete in meets but will be coached to the same standard as a swimmer who will (this is not lap swimming or swimming lessons). 

Prerequisites for this program include being comfortable swimming one length of the pool on your stomach and one length of the pool on your back

WSY homeschool swimming team is a program for homeschool swimmers that focuses on skill development in the four competitive strokes as well as learning competitive swimming terminology, stroke drills, turns, starts and developing physical fitness and  endurance in a fun, less competitive environment.  This group will practice twice a week for 75 minutes. 

The age group ranges between 8-18 years old. Questions email [email protected] 

September, 2023-May 30, 2024

Tuesday and Thursday 12:15-1:30pm

WSY Spring/Summer Age Group Training + Ducks (April 8-August 2, 2024)

This program is for those swimmers (AGB, AGC, Pre Senior) that did not participate in our September-March traditional program and would like to join us for the Spring and Summer of 2024.  This program includes daily workouts at the YMCA, and Hampden Township pool (50 meters) as well as long course swim meets and Summer League opportunities with our Hampden Ducks (cost included in this fee)

Workouts begin on Monday, April 8th and continue through August 2, 2024

Participants do not have to be Full Facility members of the YMCA, BUT must be members of the Hampden Township pool.  Purchase Hampden Township pool membership here

WSY Middle School and High School Summer Training (April 8-August 2, 2024)

This program is for those swimmers that did not participate in our September-March traditional program and would like to join us for the Spring and Summer of 2024.  This program includes daily workouts at the YMCA, and Hampden Township pool (50 meters) as well as long course swim meets and Summer League opportunities with our Hampden Ducks (cost included in this fee)

Workouts begin on Monday, April 8th and continue through August 2, 2024

Swimmers must be entering 8th grade in the Fall, 2024.  If you are entering 7th grade or younger, please register for our Hampden Ducks program here

Swimmers need to be members of the YMCA,  as well as “swim team ONLY” members of the Hampden Township pool.  Purchase Hampden Township pool membership here

Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGA practice group

Practice location is at the YMCA in Camp Hill.

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming ($85)

Swimmers should be comfortable with training up to 75-90 minutes per day with good listening skills. Swimmers who are comfortable with all four competitive strokes will learn competitive readiness, practice discipline and developing proper stroke technique and forming correct practice habits.

Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to demonstrate a legal 100 IM, and swim at least 300 yards non stop with flip turns.

Practices: Swimmers in this level will have the opportunity to practice four (4) days per week.

Training Goals: Swimmers will learn to read a pace clock as well as understand practice performances and how they relate to swim meet performances. Specific training goals include Flutter kick 10 x 25 :35, Swim 10 x 50 :55, Swim 3 x 200 IM legally as well as attain YMCA District qualifying times.

Swim Meet Opportunities: Swimmers will compete in approximately one to two swim meets per month, in addition to end-of-year championship meets

Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGA practice group

Practice location is at the YMCA in Camp Hill.

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming ($85)

Swimmers should be comfortable with training up to 75-90 minutes per day with good listening skills. Swimmers who are comfortable with all four competitive strokes will learn competitive readiness, practice discipline and developing proper stroke technique and forming correct practice habits.

Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to demonstrate a legal 100 IM, and swim at least 300 yards non stop with flip turns.

Practices: Swimmers in this level will have the opportunity to practice four (4) days per week.

Training Goals: Swimmers will learn to read a pace clock as well as understand practice performances and how they relate to swim meet performances. Specific training goals include Flutter kick 10 x 25 :35, Swim 10 x 50 :55, Swim 3 x 200 IM legally as well as attain YMCA District qualifying times.

Swim Meet Opportunities: Swimmers will compete in approximately one to two swim meets per month, in addition to end-of-year championship meets

Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGA practice group

Practice location is at the YMCA in Camp Hill.

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

Swimmers should be comfortable with training up to 75-90 minutes per day with good listening skills. Swimmers who are comfortable with all four competitive strokes will learn competitive readiness, practice discipline and developing proper stroke technique and forming correct practice habits.

Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to demonstrate a legal 100 IM, and swim at least 300 yards non stop with flip turns.

Practices: Swimmers in this level will have the opportunity to practice four (4) days per week.

Training Goals: Swimmers will learn to read a pace clock as well as understand practice performances and how they relate to swim meet performances. Specific training goals include Flutter kick 10 x 25 :35, Swim 10 x 50 :55, Swim 3 x 200 IM legally as well as attain YMCA District qualifying times.

Swim Meet Opportunities: Swimmers will compete in approximately one to two swim meets per month, in addition to end-of-year championship meets

Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGA practice group

Practice location is at the YMCA in Camp Hill.

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

Swimmers should be comfortable with training up to 75-90 minutes per day with good listening skills. Swimmers who are comfortable with all four competitive strokes will learn competitive readiness, practice discipline and developing proper stroke technique and forming correct practice habits.

Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to demonstrate a legal 100 IM, and swim at least 300 yards non stop with flip turns.

Practices: Swimmers in this level will have the opportunity to practice four (4) days per week.

Training Goals: Swimmers will learn to read a pace clock as well as understand practice performances and how they relate to swim meet performances. Specific training goals include Flutter kick 10 x 25 :35, Swim 10 x 50 :55, Swim 3 x 200 IM legally as well as attain YMCA District qualifying times.

Swim Meet Opportunities: Swimmers will compete in approximately one to two swim meets per month, in addition to end-of-year championship meets

Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGB practice group

Practice location is at the YMCA in Camp Hill.

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

Swimmers who are comfortable with all four competitive strokes will learn competitive readiness, practice discipline and developing proper stroke technique and forming correct practice habits.  All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

Prerequisites: A commitment to improve skills and conditioning is a must. Swimmers should be comfortable with training up to 90 minutes/day  with good listening skills. Flutter kick 10 x 25 :35, Swim 10 x 50 :55, Swim 3 x 200 IM legally.

Practices: Swimmers in this level will practice five (5) days/week.

Goals: YMCA District Qualifying time in the 200 Free and 200 IM and swim a 500 freestyle properly with 6 underwater kicks off all walls. Swimmers should be able to swim 8 x 100 1:40 freestyle, as well as swim faster than 1:15 in 100 yd free in practice.

Swim Meets: one to two swim meets/month, in addition to end-of-year championship meet.

Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGB practice group

Practice location is at the YMCA in Camp Hill.

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

Swimmers who are comfortable with all four competitive strokes will learn competitive readiness, practice discipline and developing proper stroke technique and forming correct practice habits.  All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

Prerequisites: A commitment to improve skills and conditioning is a must. Swimmers should be comfortable with training up to 90 minutes/day  with good listening skills. Flutter kick 10 x 25 :35, Swim 10 x 50 :55, Swim 3 x 200 IM legally.

Practices: Swimmers in this level will practice five (5) days/week.

Goals: YMCA District Qualifying time in the 200 Free and 200 IM and swim a 500 freestyle properly with 6 underwater kicks off all walls. Swimmers should be able to swim 8 x 100 1:40 freestyle, as well as swim faster than 1:15 in 100 yd free in practice.

Swim Meets: one to two swim meets/month, in addition to end-of-year championship meet.

This practice group meets at the YMCA.  Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGC practice group

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

This is the top level for our Age Group swimmers, that will prepare the athletes for our Senior program. Swimmers must be able to perform freestyle repeats up to 500 yards; 100+ yards of all strokes (Fly/Back/Breast) with strong technique; endurance and technique to handle practices confidently with a strong commitment.

Swimmers will have an opportunity to practice six (6) days/week. A commitment to training and learning is expected.  Proper skill development and good training habits are the goals of this group. Swimmers in this group must have (at min.) the YMCA District Qualifying time in the 200 Free and 200 IM, and swim 1000 yards properly. Swimmers will compete in approximately one-two meets per month, in addition to expected attendance in YMCA Districts/States/Nationals for those who qualify.

This practice group meets at the YMCA.  Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGC practice group

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

This is the top level for our Age Group swimmers, that will prepare the athletes for our Senior program. Swimmers must be able to perform freestyle repeats up to 500 yards; 100+ yards of all strokes (Fly/Back/Breast) with strong technique; endurance and technique to handle practices confidently with a strong commitment.

Swimmers will have an opportunity to practice six (6) days/week. A commitment to training and learning is expected.  Proper skill development and good training habits are the goals of this group. Swimmers in this group must have (at min.) the YMCA District Qualifying time in the 200 Free and 200 IM, and swim 1000 yards properly. Swimmers will compete in approximately one-two meets per month, in addition to expected attendance in YMCA Districts/States/Nationals for those who qualify.

This practice group meets at the YMCA.  Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGC practice group

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

This is the top level for our Age Group swimmers, that will prepare the athletes for our Senior program. Swimmers must be able to perform freestyle repeats up to 500 yards; 100+ yards of all strokes (Fly/Back/Breast) with strong technique; endurance and technique to handle practices confidently with a strong commitment.

Swimmers will have an opportunity to practice six (6) days/week. A commitment to training and learning is expected.  Proper skill development and good training habits are the goals of this group. Swimmers in this group must have (at min.) the YMCA District Qualifying time in the 200 Free and 200 IM, and swim 1000 yards properly. Swimmers will compete in approximately one-two meets per month, in addition to expected attendance in YMCA Districts/States/Nationals for those who qualify.

This practice group meets at the YMCA.  Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on the August Evaluation Sessions or assigned by coaches due to  advancement from AGC practice group

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

This is the top level for our Age Group swimmers, that will prepare the athletes for our Senior program. Swimmers must be able to perform freestyle repeats up to 500 yards; 100+ yards of all strokes (Fly/Back/Breast) with strong technique; endurance and technique to handle practices confidently with a strong commitment.

Swimmers will have an opportunity to practice six (6) days/week. A commitment to training and learning is expected.  Proper skill development and good training habits are the goals of this group. Swimmers in this group must have (at min.) the YMCA District Qualifying time in the 200 Free and 200 IM, and swim 1000 yards properly. Swimmers will compete in approximately one-two meets per month, in addition to expected attendance in YMCA Districts/States/Nationals for those who qualify.

This practice group meets at the YMCA September-May and in June and July at the Hampden Township pool (50 meters).  Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on meeting with Director of Competitive Swimming Mike Gobrecht, or assigned based on advancement from Pre-Senior practice group

Experienced swimmers that are committed to high standards in training in terms of attendance and practice intensity. Time management relative to academics and training is of the utmost importance. Must be able to train at a high level for at least two hours.

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

Proper stroke mechanics are necessary, and further emphasis is placed on intense training, mental preparation, and advance race strategy. The goal of this group is the championship meets in March and July.   Swimming in college is an objective of swimmers in this practice group and assistance with the recruiting process is offered to all group members.

Swimmers must be entering 9th grade to be in this group.

This practice group meets at the YMCA September-May and in June and July at the Hampden Township pool (50 meters).  Swimmers will be assigned to this practice group based on meeting with Director of Competitive Swimming Mike Gobrecht, or assigned based on advancement from Pre-Senior practice group

Experienced swimmers that are committed to high standards in training in terms of attendance and practice intensity. Time management relative to academics and training is of the utmost importance. Must be able to train at a high level for at least two hours.

All swimmers in this practice group will be members of USA Swimming

Proper stroke mechanics are necessary, and further emphasis is placed on intense training, mental preparation, and advance race strategy. The goal of this group is the championship meets in March and July.   Swimming in college is an objective of swimmers in this practice group and assistance with the recruiting process is offered to all group members.

Swimmers must be entering 9th grade to be in this group.

Ducks Summer League – Administrative Program only

Private Competitive Swimming lessons are available to YMCA members only.  All private swim lessons are 45 minutes and taught by a member of our WSY  Competitive Swimming Coaching staff

Competitive Swimming Lessons are $50 for a 45 minute lesson. Community Guest Lessons are $75 for 45minutes

Questions should be directed to Michael Gobrecht – Director of Competitive Swimming [email protected] 

WSY Competitive Swimming

Registration Fee for the 2023-2024 season is $200 per family. Registration fee includes 2 team t-shirts, team water bottle, team bag and team swim caps.

(NOTE: The registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.)

Further information is available at http://www.yswim.org