marlins swim team

Mexico Marlins Swim Team

The swim team is open to youth 6 to 18 years of age. Interested participants that were not members of the team in the previous season are required to try out for the team. The try out includes demonstrating the ability to perform the freestyle stroke (crawl), backstroke, and breaststroke. To try out for the team register at our website and you will be contacted to set up a time for the try out.

2025 Summer Swim Team information

This program is for participants that can already swim. It is not designed to teach non-swimmers to swim. New members of the team will be evaluated by the coach before joining the team.

MAY 5th-LAST MEET JULY 2025

Cost Per Participant:

(Payment in full required before participation)

Members: $100 .00 Non-Members: $125.00

Team fees include: Program fee and Mid-MO Conference registration fees

Returning Members::

Register at the team website

https://www.teamunify.com/team/mvmymmm/page/team-registration

New Members:

Contact Chris Burle at 573-473-6506 to arrange an evaluation

Other Expenses:

1. Team Swim Suite & Swim Cap: Purchased through the team.
2. Swim Meet entry fees when required, not all meets require fees.
3. Transportation for away meets.
4. Additional equipment may be required for practice such as goggles, flippers, snorkels, etc.
5. USA Swimming registration fee if desired. (Some meets require USA Swimming membership; you must register as a USA swimmer to attend these meets.

Practices:

BEGINNING MAY 5, 2025- ALL PRACTICES WILL BE AT THE YMCA

Gold & Silver

You can also register at the front desk of the Mexico YMCA.

The swim team is divided into two separate seasons, Fall/Winter which runs September through March

and Spring/Summer which runs May through mid-July. You may participate in both seasons or only one

of the seasons. The Fall/Winter season is the official YMCA season and requires that all participants be

members of the Mexico Area Family YMCA. The Spring/Summer season does not require YMCA

membership but does have a higher registration fee for non-members.

For more information on the team check out the team webpage:

Mini Marlins Swim School: For children (ages 5 to 8) that don't meet the qualifications for the competitive swim team. This level is designed to prepare swimmers for the competitive team. It is available in both the Summer and Winter seasons.

The team is divided into three levels based on a set pace. The levels are: Bronze (beginner), Silver (intermediate), and Gold (advanced).

Swim team encourages self-discipline, perfects competitive strokes, builds positive self-esteem and also builds friendships. 

There are two seasons: Winter (September-March) and Summer (May-Middle of July). Winter season requires participants to also be members of the YMCA. Summer season Y membership is not required.

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Discounts Available

Sibling Discount: $10.00 off program fee for each additional sibling