Capital District YMCA Waves Swim Team
Swim Strong. Grow Together.
The CDYMCA Waves Swim Team is a competitive youth swim program for athletes age 5 - 21 years. Athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and discover what they're capable of - both in and out of the pool.
Whether your swimmer is ready to take their swimming to the next level or looking to join a team that challenges and supports them, Waves offers a positive environment built around hard work, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun.
More Than Swimming
Waves is about more than faster times. Our swimmers learn how to set goals, embrace challenges, support teammates, and celebrate progress.
Through structured practice and competition, athletes will:
- Improve on all four competitive strokes (backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle)
- Focus on concepts of diving
- Refine streamlining, breathing, kicking, and legal skills
A Team for Growing Athletes
At Waves, every swimmer has room to grow. Coaches work with athletes at their individual level while helping them develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed in competitive swimming.
From mastering the fundamentals to pursuing personal bests at meets, swimmers are encourage to challenge themselves, support one another, and enjoy the journey.
Find Your Place on the Team
Waves Swim Team welcomes swimmers who are ready to work hard, have fun, a become part of a team.
Ready to see where swimming can take you? Explore Waves Swim Team programs, information, and registration details.
