Swimming

The Sharks swim team is driven towards developing the best in our swimmers through the strengths of innovative coaching techniques and strategies, supportive parental involvement and integration of the core values of the YMCA: honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.

The team offers practice groups in Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, Gloucester, Ipswich and Haverhill.

Our Ys Offer
Pre-Competitive Team for Grades K-8
Competitive Swim Team for Grades K-12

Summer Session for Pre-Team - Information

For more information about YNS Sharks contact, Janet Harty, Head Coach, hartyj@northshoreymca.org

The sport of synchronized swimming, “synchro” is fun and exciting. Our competitive team includes swimmers ages 5-18. The YMCA of the North Shore Selkies Synchronized Swim Team promotes the development of self-esteem as swimmers engage physically and creatively in this performance oriented sport. It’s highly specialized coaching staff strives to train, teach and motivate young swimmers in a supportive environment that allows each unique participant to achieve excellence. Selkies coaches create valuable experiences that both the novice and nationally ranked swimmer can carry throughout life. Our Ys Offer Intro to Synchro Novice Team: No synchro experience necessary! Intermediate Team, Junior Team, Senior Team. For more info please contact Head Coach, Emily Darisse: darissee@northshoreymca.org.

Ages 18 and Up Get the most out of your swimming workout. Whether you’re trying to stay fit, train for a triathlon or continue on our Masters Swim Team, our coaches will provide you with workouts based on your goals. All levels are encouraged to participate. YNS Masters will provide coached workouts for all participants regardless of ability. Whether you are a Swimfit Level, Traditional Masters level, Triathlete or Open Water level, our training focuses on your goals as a swimmer and is designed for long term development and success. Our Competitive Aquatics coaching staff is assigned by site to manage all Masters practices. The coaching staff is experienced, highly knowledgeable and motivated to help all types of Masters swimmers achieve their goals. Brochure Register For more information please contact Senior Director of Competitive Aquatics, Arthur Athanas, 978-564-3910 or athanasa@northshoreymca.org.