Practice Schedule

Swimmers will have the opportunity to practice in the mornings at the Hampden Township pool as well as an opportunity to practice several evenings at the YMCA in the evenings. Practice schedule is here, May 19-June 6th. Summer schedule after school releases beginning, Monday, June 9th is here

Current High School swimmers that are not part of our WSY “year round programs” that would like to join our Ducks Team should email Mike (mike@wsyswim.org or text 717 514 2287) for further information on practices times and schedule

Swimmers moving from Stroke Clinic, Pre Competitive or Green Groups OR NEW to the Team Ducks:

Our Ducks Swim Team begins Monday, May 19, 2025. This program has practices at the YMCA and the Hampden Township Pool in the months of June and July. This program has five (5) swim meets on Saturday mornings plus championship meets at the end of July. Fees for the Summer League Ducks program are here. You will also need to be a “swim team only” member of the Hampden Township pool ($110).

You must submit each of the three items above. You can NOT register for these items at the YMCA Member Service Desk, you must use the links above.

The practice schedule beginning Monday, May 19th is here. Practices will be at the YMCA from 7-8pm. Beginning Monday, June 9th [practice schedule here] we will offer practices at the Hampden Township pool (Monday/Wednesday and Friday mornings) and the YMCA (in the evenings on Tuesday/Thursday)

Beginning Monday, June 9, 2025 [schedule here]

Morning Practice at Hampden Pool

Novice – 9:00 to 10:00 AM (M/W/F)
Advanced – 8:30 to 10:00 AM (M/W/F)

Evening practice options at the West Shore YMCA

Novice – Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:45pm-7pm
Advanced – Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:45pm-7pm

Ducks’ Practice Groups Definitions:

* Swimmers coming from Green group (previously AGA) will be placed in Novice or Advanced based on current ability level.

* Swimmers coming from one of WSY’s Pre-Competitive programs (Take York Mark + Mini Team) will be placed in one of the following groups based on their coach’s discretion. The following guidelines are flexible, each swimmer is looked at individually and placed in the group that will allow each swimmer the most success possible.

Novice-

Swimmers ages 10&Under
Swimmers who previously swam in at least one of WSY’s Pre Competitive programs (Take Your Mark, Mini-Team, Stroke Clinic)
Swimmers who have not been on a swim team before but can fulfill the prerequisites of one length on their stomach, one length on their back, and ability to learn in a group setting.

*By the end of the summer season, each swimmer from the Novice Group should be able to fulfill the following goals:

Able to swim all 4 strokes legally in competition
Able to do flip turns and open turns legally
Able to handle a 60-75min practice, while learning in a group setting and showing improvement and retention of skills

Advanced-

Swimmers ages 10&Over
Swimmers who previously swam in at least one of WSY’s Pre Competitive programs (Take Your Mark, Mini-Team, Stroke Clinic)
Swimmers who can complete all 4 strokes, flip turns, and open turns legally
Swimmers who can complete repeat 25s, 50s, and 100s regularly throughout a practice session.

* By the end of the summer season, each swimmer from the Advanced Group should be able to fulfill the following goals:

Able to swim 50s of all 4 strokes legally in competition
Able to swim a 100 IM and 200 free legally
Able to handle a 75-90min practice, while learning in a group setting and showing improvement and retention of skills

If you have other questions on WSY Summer programming involving Ducks or any competitive/pre competitive program, please email mike@wsyswim.org or text (717) 514 2287