Knowledge of the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke; ability to swim 50 yards of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and 25 yards of butterfly.  Practice is three times per week for 60 minutes.

nowledge of the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke; ability to swim 100 
yards of freestyle and backstroke, and 50 yards of breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers must be able to swim a 
90 minute practice up to 3 times per week. Swimmers are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to each practice to 
stretch. Increased pool time will continue to build a strong foundation of core techniques while building endurance. 
Practice is up to three times per week.

Times

• Monday & Wednesday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
• Friday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

This group will continue to work on stroke technique and building endurance for greater success in swimming longer distances.  Swimmers must be able to swim a 90 minute practice and a total of 5.5 hours per week.  Swimmers are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to each practice to stretch.

Times

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Friday: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

This group will continue to work on stroke technique and building endurance for greater success in swimming longer distances.  Swimmers must be able to swim a 90-minute practice.  Must have coaches' approval prior to registration.

This program is designed to give swimmers a more competitive workout with swimmers of their ability and training level.  Lanes will be split by ability and practices will be designed and implemented by a YMCA swim coach.  This is a great opportunity to train with like-minded swimmers and to challenge each other, get a great workout, and have fun!

If you are unsure if this group is right for you, or for more information, please contact  Ronny Rose, YMCA of Downtown Manchester Aquatics Director.