Introduce your child to the most competitive sport around! Swimming develops aerobic endurance and is one of the most beneficial forms of cardiovascular exercise. This class provides flexibility and muscle toning, in addition to developing self-confidence, self-discipline, and goal setting.
Taught by a certified USA Swim Coach and YMCA Swim Instructors.
› Tryouts and Practice Information:
Practices
The Hurricanes' pre-swim team practices vary based on level and Branch.
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco: Monday & Wednesdays
(Beginner 5:45pm-7pm | Advanced 6:45pm-8pm)
Schertz Family YMCA: Wednesday & Friday 5pm-6:15pm or
Saturdays 1pm-2:15pm
Westside Family YMCA: Monday & Wednesday 6pm-7:15pm
Tryouts
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco: August 16th from 4-5pm.
Schertz Family YMCA : August 5th 5:30pm & August 16th 10am
Westside Family YMCA: August 13th 5 pm
Following the Tryout date, individual tryout evaluations can be scheduled with the branch aquatic leadership or coaching staff on a monthly basis.
› Evaluations:
Beginner: participant will need to be able to swim a 25-yard freestyle, 25-yard backstroke, and tread water for 1 minute.
Advanced: participants will need to be able to swim a 50-yard freestyle with a flip turn, 50-yard backstroke, a legal 25-yard breaststroke or butterfly, and a one-minute tread.
› Yearly Schedule:
Mega Practices
All the Branches’ Swim Teams will come to one location and have a combined practice and potluck style food.
- Schertz Family Y
October 25 | 11am-1pm
- Mays Family Y at Potranco
December 20 | 8am-10am at *subject to change
- Weside Family Y
February 14 | 1pm-3pm
Swim Meets
All the Branches’ Swim Teams will come to one location and have a Swim meet where the kids race against the clock.
- Schertz Family Y
November 22 at 4:30pm
- Schertz Family Y
January 24 at 4:30pm
- Schetz Family Y
March 28 at 4:30pm
End of Season Swim Meet & Party
Schertz Family Y
April 25th, 2026 at 4:30pm
› Please Note:
- The pool will close if we see lightning or hear thunder
- Classes that meet at least half their scheduled time will NOT be made up
- There are NO make-up classes due to participant conflicts
- Participants are encouraged to arrive and leave in their swimwear.
› How to Register:
Please contact your local Y for questions and registration information.
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco
Miriam Fernandez-Morales
Aquatics Director
Miriamfm@ymcasatx.org
Schertz Family YMCA
Christian Hose
Aquatics Director
christianh@ymcasatx.org
Westside Family YMCA
Crystal Cantu
Aquatics Director
crystalc@ymcasatx.org