Windward Branch
Swimming
Windward Waveriders - Swim Team
The Windward Waveriders Swim Team is a great opportunity for your child to gain an introduction to competitive swimming, as well as improve his or her endurance and speed. Swim Team is open to participants who are registered in Fish level or higher, or to those who meet the prerequisites listed below. In addition, we also focus on learning competitive techniques such as starts and turns, and setting and achieving goals. Our Swim Team is the next step for your child to become the best swimmer he or she can be!
Download current Swim Team flier HERE.
General Information
Practices Meet:
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 5:00p-6:00p
Attire:
Girls: One-piece suit, rash guards (optional), caps (long hair), NO BOARD SHORTS
Boys: Jammers preferred or board shorts, rash guards (optional)
All: Goggles
Practice Details:
Swim practices are held 3 times per week and attendance is vital for your child to gain the most instruction and skill improvement.
Use of kickboards, fins, and pool bouys will be used for drills to improve and enhance swim skills and techniques.
Improvement of technique, endurance and speed will be the primary focus of each practice. Race starts and turns will also be covered in each session.
Cost:
Swim team cost is shown in the flier link above. Each month's fee is determined by how many practices there are in a month. There are no prorations, credits or refunds for any reasons.
Member rate: $10/practice
Non-members: $12/practice
Fees must be paid at registration
Swim Meets:
We tentatively have our first swim meet scheduled for Saturday August 19, 2023. More details to come.Please contact Aquatics Director, Morgan Brailo at mbrailo@ymcahonolulu.org if you have any additional questions regarding swim team.