How to Join


Summer Swim Team

Open to all boys and girls ages 4-18

The Maryland Farms YMCA Thoroughbreds Swim Team kicks off its Summer 2008 season on May 28th! We are excited to announce Coach Jim Chapman is heading up our coaching staff this summer! The 8 week season runs May 28-July 18. Practice sessions are divided by age and experience.

Members: $175

Program Members: $225
(plus additional $45/year program membership fee)

All team members receive a team t-shirt & cap. Swimmers will need: practice suit, goggles & Towel.

Summer Practice Groups

Ages 8 & under


Practice:
Monday-Friday 8:30-9:30am, Monday/Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Swimmers who are newer to competitive swimming; swimmers must be able to swim unassisted for at least 25 meters and should be comfortable with Freestyle and Backstroke.

Ages 10 & under


Practice:
Monday-Friday 9:30-10:30am, Monday/Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Swimmers who have previously been a member of a competitive team; swimmers should have a good sense of each of the four competitive strokes.

Ages 11 & up


Practice:
Monday-Friday 10:30am-12pm, Monday/Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Swimmers who have previously been a member of a competitive swim team; swimmers should have a good sense of each of the four competitive strokes.


Fall Swim Team

Open to all boys and girls ages 5-18

The Maryland Farms YMCA Thoroughbreds Swim Team kicks off its Fall 2008 season on August 25! The 16 week season runs August 25 through December 19, 2008. Practices are on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, your choice! Professional NAC coaches lead the Beginner and Intermediate groups. Focus is on stroke development, efficiency and technique. We compete once per month in the YMCA of Middle Tennessee swim league.

Members: $175

Program Members: $225
(plus additional $45/year program membership fee)

Fall Practice Groups

Beginner: Typically ages 5-9

Practice: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs 5:15-6pm
Swimmers who are newer to competitive swimming; must be able to swim unassisted for at least 25 meters and should be comfortable with Freestyle and Backstroke.

Intermediate: Typically ages 7-10

Practice: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs from 4:15-5:15pm
Swimmers who have previously been a member of a competitive team; should have a good sense of each of the four competitive strokes.

Advanced: Typically ages 11-18

Practice: Tues/Thurs only 6-7pm
Swimmers who have previously been a member of a competitive swim team; should have a good sense of each of the four competitive strokes.