Sheboygan Chinooks Swim Team

Season Runs September 28 - March 2027

The YMCA Chinook Swim Team is a competitive swim program for youth ages 5–17 who want to improve their skills, challenge themselves, and be part of a supportive team environment.

Our experienced coaches emphasize proper stroke technique, endurance, sportsmanship, and personal growth while helping each swimmer reach their individual goals. Swimmers are placed into practice groups based on their age and ability to ensure they receive instruction that matches their skill level.

The Chinooks compete in YMCA and USA Swimming sanctioned meets, giving athletes opportunities to race at the local, state, and regional levels. Whether a swimmer is new to competitive swimming or striving to compete at a higher level, our program provides a positive environment where they can build confidence, develop lifelong friendships, and learn valuable life skills like discipline, responsibility, perseverance, and teamwork.

Join the Chinook Swim Team and discover the rewards of competitive swimming at the YMCA.

MANDATORY PARENT MEETING

Date: Monday, September 14
Time: 5:15pm
Location: Sheboygan YMCA

It is very important for parents to attend the team parent meeting. This meeting provides essential information about the swim team, including team expectations, communication tools, meet registration procedures, volunteer opportunities, and how families can best support their swimmers. Attending ensures that parents understand how the team operates and are prepared to successfully complete team registration and stay up to date throughout the season. If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to get any needed information and have your child registered prior to the first day of practice.

REGISTRATION

Swim Team registration starts Monday, August 24, 2026, and all swimmers are required to be registered before their first day of practice. Please register on DAXKO, the YMCA’s registration program, after reviewing the Swim Team Packet. Families can choose to pay in full or choose a monthly bank draft. Although registration is online this year, additional paperwork included in this packet is required to be completed and turned in to the front desk or coaches before the first day of practice. Please review this packet for more details. Anyone with any outstanding balance on their account will not be authorized to register online for any programs, including the swim team, until the balance is paid.

Swim Team Registration Packet

Practice Groups

Practice Group	Abilites	Practice Schedule	Fee
White (5-8 year olds)	Can swim: 25 freestyle 25 backstroke	Mondays 5-6pm Fridays 4:15-5:15pm	$384
Red/Blue (5-8 year olds)	1 year of team experience legal in all 4 strokes	Mondays 4:15-5:15pm Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm Fridays 5:15-6:15pm	$384
Bronze 2 (9 & older)	Can swim: 50 freestyle 50 backstroke	Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm	$384
Bronze 1 (9 & older)	1 year of team experience legal in all 4 strokes Target time: 50 free in 60 seconds	Mondays 4:15-5:15pm Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm Fridays 4:15-5:15pm	$432
Silver 2 (10 & older)	Has endurance to swim 200 meters (4 laps) Consistent flip turns Target time: 50 free in 50 seconds or less	Mondays 4:15-5:30pm Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm Fridays 4:15-5:30pm	$648
Silver 1 (10 & older)	Can swim: a 300 (8 laps) Has constant flip turns Can improve pace Target time: 50 free in 40 seconds or less	Mondays 5:30-6:45pm Wednesdays 4:15-5:30pm Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm Fridays 5:30-6:45pm	$648
Gold (12 & older)	Able to swim 500 (10 laps) comfortably Target time: 50 free in 32 seconds or less	Mondays Dry Land 4:30-5:00pm Pool 5:15-6:45pm Wednesdays 4:15-5:45pm Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm Fridays Dry Land 4:30-5:00pm Pool 5:15-6:45pm	$720
High School Boys-Before and after school season. Girls-After school season.	Able to swim 500 (10 laps) comfortably Girls’ Target: 50 Free in 30 Seconds or Less Boys target: 50 free in 28 seconds or less	Mondays Dry Land 4:30-5:00pm Pool 5:15-6:45p Wednesdays 4:15-5:45pm Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm Fridays Dry Land 4:30-5:00pm Pool 5:15-6:45p	Girls - $540 Boys - $370
*All groups also rotate occasional practices Saturdays 8-10:00am – TBD

Intro To Swim Team

Monday, September 9, 14, 21
Wednesday, September 16, 23
4:00-5:00pm

Ages: 5-12

Intro To Swim Team will give your kids a taste of what swim team is all about before the actual season begins on September 28. It gives the kids who are considering joining the team or those joining for the first time a small group experience to get to know the coaches and the expectations. If you are not sure if your child is ready to commit to swim team, this is your chance to try it out in a very low-pressure environment. Swimmers will be introduced to the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

Children must be able to swim 25 meters front crawl independently, or have passed Swim Lessons Grade School 3 class in order to join. Program includes five 1-hour practices.

Parents of kids considering joining the Swim Team are invited to attend the informational parent meeting on Monday, September 14 at 5:15pm to learn more.

Meet Head Coach - Cortney Biddle

I love the passion, dedication, and hard work swimmers exemplify. For the past 12 years, I have been part of the Sheboygan YMCA team as a swim instructor, lifeguard, and swim coach, and most recently, I joined the coaching staff at North High Raider Swim Camp. Swimming has been a way of life for my family for many years. Both of my children grew up in the Sheboygan YMCA swim program. My son swam with the Chinook Swim Team from a young age through high school, and my daughter is currently entering her ninth year on the team. Their experiences have given me a unique perspective as both a coach and a swim parent, and have strengthened my commitment to helping every swimmer reach their potential. I look forward to fostering an environment where passion and dedication will help shape tomorrow's athletes and prepare them for the next step in their journey.

Sheboygan County YMCA