Competitive Swim Team
Swift Stroke. Deeper Confidence.
Swim teams at the YMCA of Orange County instill a sense of belonging in young swimmers year-round.
YMCA swim teams offer youth the chance to experience the enormous health benefits of swimming while enjoying the fun, excitement, and character lessons that come with being a member of a swim team. Swim teams at the Y help both novice and more experienced swimmers improve their strokes and technique through regular practices.
Blue Team (Ages 5-10)
Blue Team
How do I get on the team?
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Schedule a tryout with our swim team coaches.
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Sterling Applebaum ([email protected])
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Who will my coach be?
- Coach Devon ([email protected])
Things to Expect
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We are a competing team that competes in the YMCA Swim League.
- We will soon be a sanctioned USA Swim Team.
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We expect a minimum of 80% attendance to practice.
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There is an annual swim season registration fee of $55.00.
What do my fee’s cover?
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Fee’s are for the entire month whether they got more practice’s one month or less practice’s on another month.
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Non-Refundable once the month’s session has started.
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Your annual swim season registration fee covers
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YMCA League enrollment fee
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Team Cap
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*Bonus: If your child qualifies for Y League Champs they will get a free team shirt.
Practice Schedule
Monday & Wednesday
4:30-5:00 PM
Fridays 5:00-6:00 PM (Combined with Bronze Team)
Optional Practices
Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sundays 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Check out our team site:
https://www.teamunify.com/team/ymca-0478/page/home
Bronze Team (Ages 5-12)
Bronze Team
How do I get on the team?
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Schedule a tryout with our swim team coaches.
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Sterling Applebaum ([email protected])
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Who will my coach be?
- Coach Jared ([email protected])
Things to Expect
-
We are a competing team that competes in the YMCA Swim League.
- We will soon be a sanctioned USA Swim Team.
-
We expect a minimum of 80% attendance to practice.
-
There is an annual swim season registration fee of $55.00.
What do my fee’s cover?
-
Fee’s are for the entire month whether they got more practice’s one month or less practice’s on another month.
-
Non-Refundable once the month’s session has started.
-
Your annual swim season registration fee covers
-
YMCA League enrollment fee
-
Team Cap
-
*Bonus: If your child qualifies for Y League Champs they will get a free team shirt.
Practice Schedule
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5:00-6:00 PM
Optional Practices
Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sundays 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Check out our team site:
https://www.teamunify.com/team/ymca-0478/page/home
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 2023-2024 | 1/2/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 129.00 | $ 259.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Mo,We,Fr - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Session is Full |
Gold Team (Ages 10-17)
Gold Team
How do I get on the team?
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Schedule a try out with our swim team coaches.
Sterling Applebaum ([email protected])
Who will my coach be?
- Coach Sterling
Things to Expect
-
We are a competing team that competes in the YMCA Swim League.
- We will soon be a sanctioned USA Swim Team.
-
We expect a minimum of 80% attendance to practice.
-
There is an annual swim season registration fee of $55.00.
What do my fee’s cover?
-
Fee’s are for the entire month whether they got more practice’s one month or less practice’s on another month.
-
Non-Refundable once the month’s session has started.
-
Your annual swim season registration fee covers
-
YMCA League enrollment fee
-
Team Cap
-
*Bonus: If your child qualifies for Y League Champs they will get a free team shirt.
Practice Schedule
Monday – Thursday
Pool: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday
Dryland: 6:30 – 7:00 PM
Optional Practices
Friday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Check out our team site:
https://www.teamunify.com/team/ymca-0478/page/
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 2023-2024 | 1/2/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 149.00 | $ 299.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Register |
Lionfish Swim Team Try Out (Ages 9 & Under)
Lionfish Swim Team Tryout
Meet with our Head Coach and have your swimmer assessed and placed in one of our Pre-Competitive or Competitive Teams
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/9/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Lionfish Swim Team Try Out (Ages 10 & Over)
Lionfish Swim Team Tryout
Meet with our Head Coach and have your swimmer assessed and placed in one of our Pre-Competitive or Competitive Teams
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/9/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Master's (18+)
This swim team is about creating a community of swimmers that want to further their own goals in the pool. This will be a competition team that will go to swim meets and compete against other teams. It is not required for you to compete. If you just want the structure of a workout that’s ok. We will work on technique, endurance, strength, turns, dives thru a various types of workout structures. The workout should be fun but challenging and the coach will be there to help you along the way.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 44.00 | $ 89.00 |
Platinum Team (Ages 14-17)
Platinum Team
How do I get on the team?
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Schedule a try out with our swim team coaches.
Sterling Applebaum ([email protected])
Who will my coach be?
- Coach Sterling
Things to Expect
-
We are a competing team that competes in the YMCA Swim League.
- We will soon be a sanctioned USA Swim Team.
-
We expect a minimum of 80% attendance to practice.
-
There is an annual swim season registration fee of $55.00.
What do my fee’s cover?
-
Fee’s are for the entire month whether they got more practice’s one month or less practice’s on another month.
-
Non-Refundable once the month’s session has started.
-
Your annual swim season registration fee covers
-
YMCA League enrollment fee
-
Team Cap
-
*Bonus: If your child qualifies for Y League Champs they will get a free team shirt.
Practice Schedule
Monday – Thursday
Pool: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday
Dryland: 6:30 – 7:00 PM
Optional Practices
Friday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Check out our team site:
https://www.teamunify.com/team/ymca-0478/page/
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 89.00 | $ 179.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Register |
Silver Team (Ages 7-14)
Silver Team
How do I get on the team?
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Schedule a try out with our swim team coaches.
Sterling Applebaum ([email protected])
Who will my coach be?
- Coach Austin ([email protected])
Things to Expect
-
We are a competing team that competes in the YMCA Swim League.
- We will soon be a sanctioned USA Swim Team.
-
We expect a minimum of 80% attendance to practice.
-
There is an annual swim season registration fee of $55.00.
What do my fee’s cover?
-
Fee’s are for the entire month whether they got more practice’s one month or less practice’s on another month.
-
Non-Refundable once the month’s session has started.
-
Your annual swim season registration fee covers
-
YMCA League enrollment fee
-
Team Cap
-
*Bonus: If your child qualifies for Y League Champs they will get a free team shirt.
Practice Schedule
Monday/Wednesday
Pool: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday
Dryland: 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Pool: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Optional Practices
Friday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Check out our team site:
https://www.teamunify.com/team/ymca-0478/page/home
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 2023-2024 | 1/2/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 129.00 | $ 259.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register |
Swim Meet Fees
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/24 | 2/28/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Su
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$10 |
Register Closes 12/29/2025 |
YMCA League Registration
Y-League Registration Fee
This is a one time fee for the 2024-2025
Y League Season.
This fee is $55 and allows your swimmer entry into swim meets.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Program Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/24 | 12/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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08/01/25 - 01/01/26
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$ 55.00 | $55 |
Registration Closed |