Additional Information:
- Siblings receive $10 off monthly fee. Email k.garst@wardlefamilyymca.org for discount after initial registration.
- Required Gear: Competitive style swim goggles and appropriate swim attire. Water bottles must be labeled with the swimmer’s name. Each swimmer will receive a BYAC swim cap.
- Financial Assistance is available, contact Kaylin Garst, k.garst@wardlefamilyymca.org for more information.
Payment Information: Payments will be made through a pre-authorized checking account or credit card draft. When registering and paying online please make sure you check that all months are set up for auto debit of monthly fee. Draft Dates: April at registration, May 3, June 1, July 1, Aug. 2
THERE ARE NO PAYMENTS MADE AT THE FRONT DESK after the initial Registration (no exceptions). $25 fee returned check charge/ $15 fee returned credit cards charge. Note: Registration and payment are required before each month begins. Failure to make payments by payment due dates will result in automatic removal from the SWIM TEAM BYAC or SHARK PUPS.
Welcoming each swimmer and their families to the BYAC Swim Team ‘Tigersharks’ & Shark Pups!
MARCH 8, 2021: BYAC Tiger Sharks Compete at the 2021 CYSL Short Course Winter Swimming Championship
(March 8, 2021) Port Royal, SC: The 2021 Carolina YMCA Swim League Short Course Winter Swimming Championship was held February 26-28, 2021 at the Lakelands YMCA in Greenwood. Twenty-five BYAC Tiger Sharks swimmers qualified and competed in individual swimming events at the meet.
(l to r): Lily Bostwick, Madelyn Colton, Emma Grace Dinkins, Kaylee Bartholomew
(l to r) Alexis Berryhill, Madelyn Colton, Coach Lauren Foutz, Naomi Puzzoli, Claire Jones
Two BYAC swimmers, Lily Bostwick and James Stone, turned in stellar performances going undefeated in all of their races. BYAC placed fifth overall with eleven teams competing in the meet.
In individual scoring, Lily Bostwick dominated earning 1st place in 15-18 Girls 100-Yard Freestyle, 200-Yard Breaststroke, 200-Yard Freestyle, 50 Yard-Freestyle, 100-Yard Breaststroke, and 500-Yard Freestyle. James Stone placed first in 15-18 Boys 200-Yard Butterfly, 50-Yard Freestyle, 200-Yard Freestyle, 100-Yard Butterfly, and 100-Yard Freestyle.
READ ALL MEET RESULTS HERE
The YMCA swim team program is a fun and rewarding experience. Swim team members are instructed on the correct technique in all four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly), experience teamwork, make new friends, and complete drills and workouts to improve their skills, endurance, and fitness.
All swimmers will be evaluated by coach to confirm minimum skill level is met.
The Beaufort YMCA Swim Team has 3 practice groups based on swimmer ability. Coaches will evaluate all swimmers to determine if they meet the requirements and assign the appropriate practice group. Swimmers not meeting minimum requirements are encouraged to enroll in the Swim Strokes – Stroke Development class to improve their technique.
The Wardle Family YMCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. Participation in swim meets is highly encouraged in order to hone competitive swimming skills and track progress. Financial assistance is available. Questions regarding Y Aquatics should be directed to William Howell, Interim Aquatics Director: w.howell@wardlefamilyymca.org or 843-379-1365.
Due to COVID-19 we are required to make some changes to our practices. This includes having fewer swimmers in each lane and time between groups to disinfect the pool deck. .
Due to ongoing COVID-19 and Town of Port Royal face covering ordinance, everyone age 5 and up entering the YMCA must wear a face covering or mask. They are not required while exercising or swimming but should be worn when otherwise moving throughout the building. Due to ongoing COVID-19 must following current YMCA’s “Phase Guidelines” and keep social distancing of at least 6 feet at all the time.
