Wilton Family YMCA Swim Team Evaluations August 26-27

On Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27 the Wilton Family YMCA will hold evaluations for its 2020-2021 Wilton Y Wahoos Swim Team. The evaluations are open to children of all ages and will take place at the Wilton Family YMCA branch in the 50-meter outdoor pool.

TIMES AND CRITERIA ARE AS FOLLOWS (please attend the appropriate date at any point during the posted timeframe):

• Children ages 10 & under will be evaluated between 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 26
• Children of all ages (6-18 years) will be evaluated from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 27

The evaluation process will consist of the following: (1) Filling out the Tryout & Registration Form at https://forms.gle/kQX22Cin1f1z4Uwi8 (only Pre-Registered swimmers will be allowed to try out) ; (2) A short in-water session (approximately 5-10 minutes) in which the coaches will evaluate the skill level of your swimmer; and (3) The coaches will answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding our program and/or the evaluation process.

The Wilton Y Wahoos have over 40 years of tradition of swimming excellence and is a widely respected swim team for swimmers of all ages and all levels of ability, from beginners through Olympic competitors. The Wilton Y Wahoos are both a “YMCA” team and a “USA Swimming” team competing in meets organized by CT Swimming, a subset of USA Swimming. Wahoo swimmers come from over 22 towns in southwestern Connecticut and Westchester County. 25 Wahoos have competed at Olympic Trials, including 1988 Olympic Silver Medalist Janel Jorgensen.

The Wilton Y Wahoos swim team functions not only as a team but a family of supportive members that encourage and guide each other. “As a competitive swim program, our goal is to offer a high-quality program that enables swimmers to develop self-confidence, self-respect and an appreciation of their own worth as individuals,” said Todd Stevens, Director of Competitive Aquatics. “With over 100 years combined swim team experience the coaching staff endeavors to teach, train, and motivate young people to achieve their ultimate potential in swimming in the belief that this experience will prove valuable to them as they grow as responsible members of their families and citizens of their communities.”

To get involved in competitive swimming, contact Jo Ann McCaffrey, Wahoos Office Manager at jmccaffrey@riverbrookymca.org or 203.762.8384 x249.