Manta Ray Swim Team
The Manta Rays YMCA team is a great way to develop a life-long activity, create lasting relationships and have fun while learning good sportsmanship as well as the YMCA core values: honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Swimmers compete with their own age and gender, but participate with boys and girls of a variety of ages.  Those looking for additional competition may opt to enroll in the USA swim organization.  Throughout the season, the team works on stroke technique, endurance, starts and turns.  There are also many social opportunities like team dinners, sleepovers, BBQs and much more. We look forward to meeting you and your swimmers.

To join the team, participants must schedule an evaluation with the swim coach Lia).  If you have questions or to schedule an evaluation, please contact Lia at 207-283-0100x48.  Northern York County Family YMCA membership is required per National YMCA rules.  USA Swim registration fee, team suit and cap, and meet fees (USA meets only) are additional.  Monthly fees are based on a 6-month season and must be paid or scheduled at the time of sign-ups.  Unless fees are cancelled before the first of the month and approved by Lia, families are responsible for all fees. Group assignments will be based on age, skill and self-discipline, but approximate age groups are listed below.

In order to accommodate the needs of our growing team, we will be doing a flex schedule this year.  The practice times listed   below are as early as your group could start or as late as they could go: they are not exact practice times.  Once we have group numbers, we will produce a schedule which could vary month to month.

Practice Schedule (Starts 9/13):
8 and Under & R1:   Monday, Wednesday, & Friday;  5:00-6:30pm (45 minute practice)
R2: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday; 5:00-6:45pm (45 minute practice)
Blue:   Monday-Thursday;  5:00-6:45pm (1 hour practice)
White:   Monday-Thursday 5:45-7:45pm & Friday; 3:30-5:00pm (1.5 hour practice)
Seniors:   Monday, Wednesday;  6:00-8:45pm, Tuesday, Thursday; 6:00-8:00pm, Friday; 3:30-5:00pm (1.5-2 hour practice)
High School Special: Tuesday-Friday; 3:30-5:00pm (1.5 hour practice)
NOTE: All groups commit to attending YMCA states at the end of the season

Expectations and Equipment needs:
8 and Under & R1:   1x/week required, 2x/week recommended; water bottle
R2:   1x/week required, 3x/week recommended; water bottle
Blue:   5 of 8 every 2 weeks required, 6 of 8 every 2 weeks recommended; water bottle
White:   7 of 10 every 2 weeks required, 8 of 10 every 2 weeks recommended; water bottle, zoomers, snorkel (by 10/15)
Seniors:   8 of 10 every 2 weeks required, 9 of 10 every 2 weeks recommended; water bottle, zoomers, snorkel (by 10/15)
High School Special:   3 of 4 every 2 weeks required and recommended; water bottle

Fees:
8 and Under / Red Group: $50/month
Blue Group: $60/month
White & Seniors: $70/month
Senior Group during HS season: $35/ month
High School Special: $125 total