Swim Team
Ages 6-18 Embarcadero YMCA, Peninsula Family YMCA, Presidio Community YMCA
Swimming on a team as a means of exercise is not limited to youth or Olympic Swimmers. By joining a Swim Team, swimmers focus on stroke technique and endurance which lead to physical, mental and social benefits.
embarcadero YMCA – the archers Swim Team
‘The Archers’ Swim team is here! We are proud to now host our own Swim Team at the Embarcadero YMCA. This team is for youth that have accomplished Levels 4, 5 and 6 and want to tryout for the team. Tryouts happen on the 1st Tuesday of every month.
To schedule a tryout, e-mail Vincent Cruz before attending.
Water Safety
Swim 50m of freestyle and breaststroke non-stop; immediately tread water with head above the water for 2 minutes; back float for 30 seconds. Candidates must also demonstrate proper lap swim etiquette.
Skills Assessment
150m of Freestyle and 200m IM – 50 yards of each competitive stroke in order of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle.
Endurance
A demonstrated ability and confidence to complete a week of practice successfully and safely. (Completing a practice also allows swimmers to determine whether the team is truly something they wish to pursue).
Peninsula ORCA Swim Team
To schedule a tryout, e-mail Peninsula Aquatics or call (650) 286-9622.
Red ORCA (Ages 5-12)
Practice Dates and Times (2x a week for 45 minutes)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:05 pm – 4:50 pm
Orange ORCA (Ages 5-12)
Practice Dates and Times (2x a week for 60 minutes)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:50 pm – 5:50 pm
Yellow ORCA (Ages 5-15)
Practice Dates and Times (2x a week for 90 minutes)
Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:05 pm – 5:20 pm
YMCA Pacific Aquatic Club (YPAC)
The YMCA Pacific Aquatic Club (YPAC) is a year-round competitive youth swim team (USA Swimming) located at the Presidio YMCA of San Francisco. YPAC offers high-quality, professional coaching and technique instruction for swimmers aged 6-18 years old. It is our goal to offer age and skill-specific training, geared towards challenging and developing each individual swimmer to the best of their abilities. We strenuously encourage teamwork and support all team members in achieving their personal best.
To schedule a tryout, e-mail David Moretz.
- To challenge participants to reach for greater heights.
- To inspire participants to find passion in all their endeavors.
- To unite participants as members of a team.
This program serving the community Is funded by
Youth & Family
Reach & Rise® Mentoring
Ages 6-17 Chinatown YMCA, Urban Services YMCAAcademic Support or School Completion
Five Keys
Ages 18+ Bayview Hunters Point YMCAHealth & Wellness
