2026/27 FALL/WINTER SHORT COURSE SEASON ENROLLMENT
Thank you for your interest in the WCY Competitive Swim Team. Online and In person registration opens August 1st! Please visit our guide for a how-to register online, visit in person or call the front desk to get started!
TRY-OUT INFORMATION
If your swimmer is new to our Competitive Swim Team or did not participate during the 2025/2026 Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer seasons, please plan on attending one of our open tryout sessions. Training Group Placement will be communicated by Coach Beth.
We will be holding Competitive Swim Team Tryouts on the following dates:
Thursday, September 10th from 6:00-8:00 PM OR
Sunday, September 13th from 2:00-4:00 PM.
If there is not a time that will work for your schedule please email us at [email protected].
SEASON DATES:
- Fall Course: September 14th - December 18th (No practice during Thanksgiving)
- Winter Course: January 4th - February 26th
- Full Course: September 14th - February 26th (No practice during the Holidays)
Training Group | Full Season Fee | Fall Only Fee | Winter Only Fee |
| Red Squad | $940 | $484 | $484 |
| Yellow Squad | $940 | $484 | $484 |
| Bronze Squad | $1,323 | $681 | $681 |
| Silver Squad | $1,323 | $681 | $681 |
| Gold Squad | $1,323 | $681 | $681 |
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Location: West Cook YMCA
Winter Break practice schedule may vary slightly, update coming in October.
| Training Group | Days | Times |
| Red Squad | M/W/F | 6:00 pm-7:00 pm |
| Yellow Squad | M/W/F | 7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
| Bronze, Silver, Gold Squads | M/W/F | 8:00 pm-9:00 pm |
| Tu/Th | 7:00 pm-9:00 pm |
2025/26 Fall/Winter Swim Meet Schedule
| Dates | Type | Meet | Location | Register | Entries | Results |
| Oct 18-19 | USA | Howloween Invitational | UIC | Meet packet Registration link | Results | |
| Nov 8 | YMCA | MYST vs TOPS Fall 2025 | McGaw YMCA | Results | ||
| Nov 15-16 | YMCA | Thanksgiving Classic | Oswego High School | Meet Packet Registration Link | Results | |
| Dec 6-7 | USA | Mid-Season Challenge | UIC | Meet packet Registration Link | Results | |
| Jan 4 | YMCA | JETS Fast 50s Meet | C. W. Avery YMCA | Results | ||
| Jan 17 | YMCA | TOPS vs MYST | McGaw YMCA | Results | ||
| Feb 21 | YMCA | Mardi Gras Madness | McCormick YMCA | Meet Packet | Results | |
| Mar 1 | YMCA | Poseidon Adventure | Stagg High School - hosted by Pav YMCA | Results | ||
| Mar 7 | YMCA | Chicago Suburban YMCA District Championship | Sage YMCA | Results | ||
| Mar 13-15 | YMCA | YMCA State Championship | Lake Central High School | Results |