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    Club Teams

    COMPETITIVE SWIM PROGRAMS SWIM CLUBS & TEAMS AT THE Y

    Take swimming to the next level with the Y’s competitive swim programs. Swim Clubs and Swim Teams give kids ages 5 to 18 the chance to refine their strokes, build endurance and compete in friendly swim meets, all while building confidence and lasting friendships in the water.

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    DIVE IN COMPETITIVE SWIM PROGRAMS

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    SWIM CLUBS

    AGES: 5-18
    DAYS: 1-3 days per week
    FEES: Vary by location

    Our Swim Club programs are semi-competitive groups where kids ages 5-18 can work on strokes, build endurance and participate in friendly swim meets. Swim Club programs are more recreational than our Swim Teams. Kids who have completed swim lessons and can swim 25 yards unassisted are able to participate.

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    SWIM TEAMS

    AGES: 5-18

    Swim Team is for ages 5 to 18, and practices focus on coaching with minimal instruction. Practices are a minimum of 240 minutes a week. Coaches are registered and certified with Missouri Valley Swimming and complete a coach safety training. Meets are sanctioned through Missouri Valley Swimming and cost an additional fee. Some meets are local, while some teams also participate in Missouri Valley regional meets outside of the Kansas City area.

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    Every gift to the Y stays right here in Kansas City, helping neighbors access swim lessons, safe spaces for kids, and programs that strengthen healthy living for all. When you give, you open the door for everyone to play, grow, and belong, no matter their circumstances.

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