Whalers Swim Team

For information about meet schedules, records, qualifying times, and more, please visit the swim team page.
Whalers Team Page: www.superiorymcawhalers.weebly.com

SPRING SWIM SEASON:

Get ready to make a splash this spring! Our swim season is packed with excitement as we dive into stroke technique for all four competitive strokes. We'll sharpen our starts and turns, boost endurance, and have a blast doing it—all through creative skills, drills, and plenty of games! The season wraps up with an in-house swim meet at the Y, where swimmers can show off everything they’ve learned. Let’s swim, play, and grow together!.  Spring season will start on April 14th and runs through May 22nd.  Practices will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays at the Superior YMCA pool.  

Cost: $150/member and $180/community member  REGISTER

SUMMER SWIM SEASON:

Whether you're just getting started or you've been swimming for years, our summer season has something for everyone. We’ll focus on all four competitive strokes, fine-tune starts and turns, and build endurance—with lots of fun along the way! Practices include games, skill-building drills, and team spirit. The season wraps up with a fun and exciting in-house swim meet at the Y where swimmers can celebrate their progress and cheer each other on. Let’s make a splash this summer!  Summer Season starts June 2nd and runs through July 26th.  Practices will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays at the Superior YMCA pool.

Cost: $175/member and $225/community member  REGISTER

PRE-SEASON:

Our pre-season is the perfect way to jump back in the pool and get a head start before the regular swim season begins. We’ll brush up on stroke technique, build endurance, and shake off the rust with fun drills and games. It’s a great way to reconnect with teammates, build confidence, and get back into swim shape. Then, we’ll roll right into our full swim season—stronger and more ready than ever!  Pre-season will start September 2nd and run through October 2nd.  Practices will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays at the YMCA pool. 

Cost: $150/member and $180/community member  REGISTER

REGULAR 2025-2026 SEASON WILL START ON OCTOBER 6TH, 2025

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 20 and have either started Kindergarten or completed high school but attends a college without a swim team. 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 Max if you're interested in learning more.

YMCA Contact Information

Head Coach, Max Rubesch: mrubesch@superiorymca.org
Senior Program Director: Shawn Pagnucci: Shawnp@superiorymca.org