Narwhals - Year Round (Foundations)
Pre-Competitive Swim Program
Nir Family YMCA
The Narwhals Year Round program is geared toward swimmers who don’t yet have the necessary skill, background, and/or time commitment for a year-round competitive swim team. The program will focus on the fundamentals of swimming, with each level building on the previous one to ensure swimmers are swim meet ready once they make the leap to the competitive side of the pool.
Narwhals Summer Swim Team
Summer League Swim Team
Robert Strange Pool
This program is for kids who enjoy the water and are interested in getting a swim team experience and being a part of the Wilmington summer swim league. Participants will be split into different groups on the first day based on age, skill performance and endurance. Kids are encouraged to come to every practice and will be competing in meets throughout the summer.
Waves of Wilmington
Year-Round Swim Team
Nir Family YMCA
The YMCA partners with Waves of Wilmington (WOW) for our youth competitive swim team. The WOW Swim Team is a year-round program serving the Cape Fear region/tri-county area (New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick). The program serves swimmers age 5 years and older.
Junior Lifeguarding Program
The purpose of the Junior Lifeguard Program is to encourage awareness, leadership, self-confidence, and provide an environment that allows young participants a chance to explore lifeguarding as a possible career choice or as an interest. Six elements of the Junior Lifeguard program include:
- Emergency response
- Physical skills training
- Environmental awareness
- Standard operating procedures
- Career development skills
- Growth of professional communication skills
Why Join a YMCA Swim Team?
Being part of a YMCA swim team is more than just training in the pool, it's about teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. Our program is designed to help swimmers develop their skills while fostering sportsmanship and camaraderie.
- Professional coaching focused on stroke technique, endurance, and speed.
- Opportunities to compete in local and regional swim meets.
- Team-building activities that create a positive and motivating atmosphere.
- Structured training sessions that enhance strength, coordination, and efficiency in the water.
- Pathway for advancement, from beginner swimmers to competitive athletes.
Who Can Join?
Our swim team welcomes swimmers of various skill levels, from those new to competitive swimming to experienced athletes looking to refine their performance.
- Youth Swimmers: Develop fundamental techniques and build endurance.
- Teen & Adult Swimmers: Enhance competitive skills and improve race strategies.
- Competitive Swimmers: Train for high-level meets with structured coaching.
Training & Competition
Swim teams at YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina follow a structured training program that includes:
- Regular practice sessions focused on stroke mechanics, endurance, and speed.
- Dryland training to improve strength and flexibility.
- Swim meets and competitions that provide valuable race experience.
- Individualized feedback from experienced coaches to help swimmers progress.
