GLOW YMCA RIPTIDE
About the Team
The GLOW YMCA Riptide are an age group swim team that competes in the West Cluster of the Buffalo-Rochester Area YMCA swim league that has teams from Buffalo to Geneva. In addition to league meets, individuals who meet qualifying standards compete in the New York State YMCA Championships, the YMCA Short and Long Course National Championships as well as other selected meets.
All team members must be members in good standing of the GLOW YMCA.
Trail Weeks
Anyone new to the program will be allowed to try the team for one week before making the commitment to join. This will allow prospective swimmers to participate, get to know the coaches and their teammates, and to determine if the Riptide are right for them.
NEW SUMMER TEAM
The GLOW YMCA Riptide coaching staff is excited to announce a fresh new structure for our summer swim program, offering options for swimmers of all levels and goals.
Running June 2nd – August 8th (10 weeks)
Surge
An advanced fun swim team setting, this group has the opportunity to compete in Y USA swim meets and USA swim meets. Head Coach Jen Pritchett alongside Assistant Coaches Dani Dosch, Lorreta Newton, Andy Fisher. This group practices Mon/ Wed/Fri/ Sat and must meet certain qualifications to attend.
Waverunners
An intermediate to beginner program perfect for starting out and getting your feet wet in a fun, safe, and challenging swim team environment. All swimmers start in Waverunners and are moved between groups based on abilities ages 5-18 welcome. Head Coach for Waverunners Macrae Haluszczak, Assistant Coaches Drew Davis, Megan Boring, Andy Fisher.
Surge & Waverunners: $500 for the full season
Families may choose to:
- Pay the $500 program fee in full, or
- Enroll in monthly billing of $100 per month for 5 months
All membership fees must be paid prior to the first practice. Program fees must either be paid in full or set up for monthly billing by Friday, September 11.
Swimmers may register at the YMCA Welcome Desk.