YMCA Sharks Swim Team

The Sharks swim team is for children who have either completed the YMCA swim lesson program or have appropriate skills to pass the team tryout.  The tryout includes two laps of freestyle, two laps of backstroke and general understanding of breaststroke kick and rhythm.  The purpose of the team is to introduce children to competitive swimming in a friendly environment.  Swimmers work on building endurance and perfecting stroke technique and are encouraged to come to practice every day it's available.  Swim meet competitions are available, but not mandatory. 
To schedule a try-out or for more information, please call the Aquatics Department at East Whittier (562) 943-7241 or the Aquatics Department at Uptown (562)907-6530.

Baby Sharks
The Baby Sharks swim team is for unique younger children who have quickly advanced to an almost acceptable swim team level.  The purpose of the pre-team is to get these younger swimmers ready to join the older swim team faster than our swim lesson program will allow.  It will focus only on the four competitive strokes, endurance and diving.  Swim meet competitions are available but not mandatory.  Try out includes one lap of freestyle with rhythmic side breathing and one lap of backstroke.  To schedule a try out or for more information, please call the Aquatics Department at 562-943-7241.
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