For information about meet schedules, records, qualifying times, and more, please visit the swim team page.
Whalers Team Page: www.superiorymcawhalers.weebly.com
2023-2024 Whaler Swim Season
Registration will open on August 14th and close on September 25th.
YMCA Members Only: $300
Practices will start on Monday, October 2nd. Whalers will use both the Superior YMCA lap pool and the Superior High School pool during our 2023-2024 season. This season, there will be a meet requirement.
2023-2024 Junior Whalers
Junior Whalers is perfect for those interested in swim team but not quite ready for competition. This program will teach swimmers the same skills as the regular Whalers swim team without participating in meets. Junior Whalers will be coached by swim team staff and will have the opportunity to use their skills by racing against other Junior Whalers in a non-competitive practice-style mock competition. This program is geared towards kids who want to learn more about competitive swimming but aren't interested in competing.
Registration will open on August 14th and close on September 25th.
YMCA Members Only: $200
EVERYONE SWIMS, EVERYONE WINS!
We believe this philosophy is perfect for our swim team program. It helps build confidence in all swimmers, regardless of age or experience, because we understand that there's more to being a truly successful swimmer than just finishing first. Caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are the four core values of our team that we promote through positive coaching techniques, parental involvement, and peer mentoring. Our program focuses on fundamentals, mechanics, and sportsmanship.
POSITIVE IMPACT
Our swim team is more than just another sport for your child to spend time on. We believe that being a Whaler means more than that! Keeping in mind our three areas of focus, the impact this team makes will be seen at home, in the classroom, and in the community that each of us calls home! Our belief is that every program we offer must promote Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The Whalers' Swim Team accomplishes this goal by learning about teamwork, sportsmanship, and how to properly represent The Y at swim meets, at school, and in the community.
COMPETITION RULES
The Superior YMCA Whalers Swim Team is part of the Minnesota YMCA Competitive Swim League. The league and our team adhere to guidelines endorsed by the YMCA and the 'Rules that Govern YMCA Competitive Sports.' A copy of these guidelines and rules is available upon request
ELIGIBILITY
Swimmers must be between the ages of 5 and 18 and have either started Kindergarten or still be in high school. Swimmers ages 8 and under must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke without stopping or using any flotation aids. Youth ages 9 and older must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and 50 yards of backstroke without stopping or using any flotation aids. Swimmers older than 18 may still qualify to swim with us. Please contact Coach Stefan if you're interested in learning more.
YMCA Contact Information
Head Coach, Stefan Pagnucci: spagnucci@superiorymca.org
Senior Program Director Shawn Pagnucci: Shawnp@superiorymca.org
We are excited to announce our official partnership with TYR! As the brand of choice for the official swim team swimsuit, we already knew that the quality of products they make is second to none. When we were approached with this opportunity, the decision was easy!
Coach Stefan and Shawn Pagnucci will collaborate with Northwest Outlet, the local TYR provider, to create a team catalog for families to use. Because each swimmer will need to bring their own equipment to each practice this season, we are thrilled that part of this agreement includes a 20% discount on select team apparel at Northwest Outlet! And remember, the swim team will provide each swimmer with a swim cap to start the season. Additional caps will be available at cost throughout the year.
Please keep an eye out for an email with more information as it becomes available.
The Official provider of all swim team apparel and equipment for the Superior YMCA Whalers swim team!
