YMCA A-Cast and Amberjax Swim Team

Contact

MARIA WYKES
Aquatics Coordinator
maria@saymca.org

A-Cast Swim Team (Ages 5-18)

The Staunton-Augusta YMCA will continue to host and facilitate the ACAST (Augusta County Amberjax Swim Team). ACAST is dedicated to providing an enriching swim team experience, geared towards both the novice and experienced swimmer.

Tryouts

• September 12th-14th 7:00pm-8:00pm

Prospective Swimmers need only attend one evening during tryouts. Registration and payment is due on the tryout date. All swimmers must be proficient enough to swim at least 25m without stopping in at least two competitive strokes (namely freestyle and backstroke). Older/Experienced Swimmers may be asked to swim 300m to determine appropriate level placement, as well as to demonstrate proficiency in all four competitive strokes for 50m each.

Practice Times
Practices begin September 18th

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Practices

• Bronze I: 7:15 pm-8:00 pm
• Bronze II: 7:15 pm-8:30 pm
• Silver: 6:4 pm-7:15 pm (Dryland Training) 7:15 pm-8:45 pm (Pool)

Wednesday/Friday Practices

• Bronze I: 4:00 pm-4:45 pm
• Bronze II: 4:45 pm-6:00 pm
• Silver: 4:45 pm-6:15 pm

*Friday practices to be determined based on interest

Saturday Practice

• Turn/Start/Technique Practice: 7:30 am-8:30 am

*Practice times are subject to change. Swimmers are required to attend at least 3 practices per week. Meets are on average once a month. Swimmers are required to attend at least 2 swim meets during the season.

Half Sessions
September 18-December 22
January 8-Final Swim Meet in March TBA

• Bronze I: $258
• Bronze II: $276
• Silver: $310

Full Session
September 18-March TBD

• Bronze I: $465
• Bronze II: $497
• Silver: $558

^10% discount included in above prices
*Cost does NOT include a mandatory YMCA Youth Membership ($13/month plus a one-time $25 joining fee), and required annual USA Swimming membership fee ($68)