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TYDE Developmental Team

Ages: open to all ages who meet the prerequisite

Prerequisite: swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle & 25 yards backstroke

Description: the Developmental Team offers a gentle introduction to competitive swimming with a focus on FUN and fundamentals... ideal for the new or recently experienced competitive swimmer... as the swimmers progress, this group will continue to teach the basics of proper stroke mechanics while also improving fitness and conditioning levels... also an ideal option for swimmers looking to get in shape for high school or summer league season

Practices: offered 3 days per week for 60 minutes with no attendance requirement…

Meets: various optional YMCA intra-association competitions are available

Equipment: goggles & a positive attitude, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS -$55/month + $25 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

POTENTIAL YMCA MEMBERS -$85/month + $25 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

Available at: Davie, Fulton, J. Smith Young, Jerry Long, Kernersville, Stokes, Wilkes, William G. White, Jr, Winston Lake & Yadkin YMCAs

TYDE Competitive Teams

AGE GROUP 1 TEAM

Ages: 10 & under, (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer)

Prerequisite: swimmers must be legal in all four competitive strokes, (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly)

Description: the Age Group 1 Team focuses on reinforcing proper stroke technique while having fun and learning to work together as a team... designed for swimmers with some type of previous competitive experience

Practices: offered 5 days per week for 75 minutes with a minimum of 2 practices per week encouraged

Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - optional but encouraged

Equipment: goggles, fins & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY -$80/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

Available at: Fulton, J. Smith Young, Jerry Long, Kernersville, Stokes, Wilkes & William G. White, Jr. YMCAs

AGE GROUP 2 TEAM (formerly Blue)

Ages: 10-14 (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer)

Prerequisite: 11-14 year old swimmers must be able to complete 100 yards of all four competitive strokes, (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly)... 10 year old swimmers must have achieved three USA Swimming 10&under ’AA’ time standards

Description: the Age Group 2 Team continues to fine tune stroke mechanics while introducing the fundamentals of interval training, race strategy and work ethic...  this is an advanced program for the experienced competitive swimmer

Practices: offered 5 days per week for 90 minutes with a minimum of 3 practices per week encouraged

Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - optional but encouraged

Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $90/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

Available at: Davie, J. Smith Young, Jerry Long, Kernersville, Wilkes, William G. White, Jr. & Yadkin YMCAs

SENIOR TEAM

Ages: 15 & over (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer) OR 14 years old & currently in high school

Prerequisite: swimmers must be able to complete 100 yards of all four competitive strokes, (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly), and a 500 yard freestyle

Description: the Senior Team reinforces advanced stroke mechanics while emphasizing an improvement in dedication, training capacity and goal orientation... designed for the serious competitive swimmer who also seeks flexibility

Practices: 8 practices offered per week varying from 120-150 minutes with a minimum of 4 practices per week encouraged - additional strength and/or bonus practices will be offered and are optional but highly encouraged

Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - optional but encouraged

Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, hand paddles, pull buoy, kick board, bucket (provided), water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $130/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

Available at: Winston Lake & Yadkin YMCAs

NATIONAL PREP TEAM (formerly Gold)

Ages: 11-14 (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer) - admittance by coaches approval only

Prerequisite: swimmers must have achieved two USA Swimming 11-12 ’A’ time standards for 11-12 year olds or two USA Swimming 13-14 'BB' time standards for 13-14 year olds… current TYDE swimmers can see the list of eligible TYDE swimmers invited to the National Prep Team - final admittance by coaches approval only

Description: the National Prep Team prepares swimmers for progression into regional and national level swimming through developing an understanding of training thresholds, race analysis and an introduction to strength training... designed for the determined and goal driven young swimmer

Benefits: a focus on the camaraderie side of the sport… attendance at national caliber swim meets… interaction with our senior level swimmers

Practices: offered 6 days per week with a minimum of 4 practices per week expected, with additional practices highly encouraged

Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - select meets mandatory; December taper meet TBD, 14&Under Age Group States plus additional meets as assigned… a minimum of 75% attendance at all other National Prep Team meets will be expected

Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, hand paddles, pull buoy, kick board, water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $115/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

Available at: Jerry Long/William G. White, Jr. YMCAs

NATIONAL TEAM

Ages: 14 & over (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer) - admittance by coaches approval only

Prerequisite: swimmers must have achieved three TYDE National Team time standards in either short course yards or long course meters AND the ability to perform the TYDE National Team entrance workout ... current TYDE swimmers can see the list of eligible TYDE swimmers invited to the National Team, (must be able to complete the entrance workout) - final admittance by coaches approval only

Description: the National Team creates an environment for the serious athlete who is looking to reach the next level in their swimming career… designed for the advanced swimmer to enhance their work ethic through goal evaluation and embracing new challenges… learning advanced race strategy, increasing levels of training and exploring mental toughness is the primary focus of this group... exclusively for the dedicated competitive swimmer

Benefits: a focus on the cognitive side of the sport… more exposure to top venues and college campuses… access to special events including learning opportunities designed only for the National Team

Practices: 10 practices offered per week including strength practices and lecture - a minimum of 6 practices per week expected, (four of which must be afternoon or Saturday morning workouts), with additional practices highly encouraged

Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - select meets mandatory; Capital Classic, Short Course YMCA Nationals & Long Course YMCA Nationals… a minimum of 75% attendance at all other National Team meets will be expected… swimmers who maintain 80%+ practice attendance may also opt for the winter training trip, Senior Sectionals or Austin Grand Prix & the Montreal Grand Prix

Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, hand paddles, pull buoy, kick board, shoes, bucket (provided), water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $160/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)

Available at: Kernersville/William G. White, Jr. YMCAs

ELITE TEAM

Ages: 15 & over (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer) - admittance by coaches approval only

Prerequisite: swimmers must have achieved four TYDE Elite Team time standards in either short course yards or long course meters and the ability to perform the TYDE Elite Team workout requirements ... current TYDE swimmers can see the list of eligible TYDE swimmers invited to the Elite Team, (must be able to complete the entrance workout) - final admittance by coaches approval only

Description: the Elite Team prepares swimmers for national and international levels of competition through specificity of training and utilizing up-to-the-minute innovations in stroke technique, conditioning equipment and training theory... this group is meant to represent a college-level training program and is only for the committed top area athletes

Benefits: a focus on the long term planning side of the sport… an individually designed training plan… a heavy focus on videotaping and race analysis… access to the Elite Team’s personal trainer, nutritionist and massage therapist

Practices: 11 practices offered per week including strength practices and lecture - a minimum of 8 practices per week expected, (five of which must be afternoon or Saturday morning workouts), with additional practices highly encouraged

Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - select meets mandatory; Capital Classic, winter training trip, Senior Sectionals or Spring Grand Prix, Short Course YMCA Nationals, Montreal Grand Prix & Long Course YMCA Nationals plus additional meets as assigned including US Junior & Senior Nationals

Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, hand paddles, pull buoy, kick board, shoes, ankle strap, tennis ball (provided), golf ball (provided), bucket (provided), stretch rope (provided), heart rate monitor (provided), water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information)

Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $220/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet PLUS a 50% discount on Capital Classic and YMCA National travel expenses)

Available at: Kernersville/William G. White, Jr./Winston Lake YMCAs

TYDE Practice Sites

Bolton Pool - 1509 Bolton Street in Winston-Salem (summer ONLY)

Davie Family YMCA - 215 Cemetery Street in Mocksville

Fulton Family YMCA - 385 West Hanes Mill Road in Winston-Salem

Kernersville Family YMCA - 1113 West Mountain Street in Kernersville

Stokes Family YMCA - 105 Moore Road in King

Jerry Long Family YMCA - 1150 South Peace Haven Road in Clemmons

Wilkes Family YMCA - 1801 YMCA Boulevard in N. Wilkesboro

William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA - 775 West End Boulevard in Winston-Salem

Winston Lake Family YMCA - 901 Waterworks Road in Winston-Salem

Yadkin Family YMCA - 6540 Service Road in Yadkinville