Greensburg YMCA Stingrays (GYST) Swim Team
Discover the fun, challenge, and teamwork that comes with competitive swimming! The GYST Swim Team is open to swimmers ready to take their skills to the next level—building endurance, technique, and friendships along the way.
About the Team
The Greensburg YMCA Stingrays compete in two exciting seasons:
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Fall/Winter Season: September – March
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Summer Season: Mid-May – July
We are proud members of the Western PA YMCA Swim League (WPYSL) and USA Swimming. GYST swimmers train in all competitive strokes while gaining confidence, teamwork skills, and the chance to travel to other Ys. Those who qualify may compete at the YMCA District, State, and National levels.
Below is a basic description/characteristics of what we are looking for within each of the groups.
All “promotions” from one group to another will be determined by the coaching staff and will be done at their discretion. The coaches will use the information listed and will also consider the swimmers practice habits, listening skills, and ability to hold intervals. As coaches, we will consider the readiness of the swimmers in 4 different aspects:
~Socially ready ~Physically ready
~Mentally ready ~Performance level
Please keep in mind that these “groups” are to help us to divide the pool into the best practice environment possible for thwimmers toe team. We hope that these groups will encourage our s work harder in order to either 1) move to the next level, or 2) to be the strongest leader that they can be, demonstrating good habits and being a role model within the group that they are presently in.
GOLD
- Typically Junior/Senior swimmers.
- Able to complete a full practice on the intervals provided for this level.
- Multiple District cut qualifying times.
SILVER
- Able to complete a full practice on the intervals provided for this level.
- Able to use the pace clock properly to complete workouts (interval training).
- Minimum of 2 District cut qualifying times.
BRONZE
- Able to swim all 4 strokes in a workout
- Able to complete a full practice on the intervals provided for this level.
- Begin learning to use the pace clock properly and complete given sets on the intervals provided.
PRE-BRONZE
- Beginner swimmers
Summer Swim Team Details
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Who Can Join: YMCA Members Only
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Fee: $250
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Registration Opens: April 1
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First Practice: May 12 (same day as tryouts)
The coach will share full details after registration, but here’s the general schedule:
Practice Schedule (May – Until School Ends)
- Monday – Thursday
- Gold, Silver, Bronze, Pre-Bronze: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Practice Schedule (June – July)
Gold & Silver Groups
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Monday – Friday: 7:00 – 9:00 AM
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Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Bronze Group
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 – 9:00 AM
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Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Pre-Bronze Group
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
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Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Returning Team Members
Skip the tryout and register directly: Online Registration
Have Questions?
We’re here to help!
Email Jill Schrock at [email protected] or contact our team at [email protected]
SWIM TEAM DUES
Swimmers will be charged $460.00 for their season (available in 2 pmts of $230 or full pmt). Payment is due at registration.
High School Swimmers receive a 50% discount with proof of team roster.
SIBLING DISCOUNT: If you have more than one child registering for the swim team, please contact [email protected] to have the discount applied.
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