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Sharks Swim Team
The Gettysburg Sharks Swim Team was established in 1984 and has grown in numbers and success since then! The team became the Gettysburg YMCA Sharks in January 2025, when the association became a YMCA. The team now represents the YMCA’s Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
The team is open to youth between the ages of 5 and 18 who can demonstrate the following:
Ages 10 & Under: 25 meters each of freestyle and backstroke
Ages 11 & Over: 50 meters each of freestyle and backstroke
The team will compete in the Capital Area Swim League for the Summer 2025 season. Our dual meet season will include meets with Dallastown Swim Club, Seahorse Swim Team, Central York Aquatic Club, South Middleton Swim Club, and Mechanicsburg Swim Club.
Dual Meet Schedule
June 7 vs. Dallastown
June 14 vs. Seahorse
June 21 vs. Central York
June 28 @ South Middleton
July 5 – No meet
July 12 @Michanicsburg
Our championship series will begin with Divisionals on Saturday, July 19, followed by All-Stars on Sunday, July 20, and conclude with Mid-Caps on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
If you have questions about the team, please contact Megan Maslowski at [email protected].
B. Mako Sharks
Mako Sharks
This level is designed for new and returning 8 & under swimmers and new 9-10-year-old swimmers and focuses on the four competitive strokes, starts, and finishes. The makeup of practice will be 80% technique and 20% endurance.
Practice schedule: Monday-Thursday from 5:45-6:30 p.m.
There will be no practice on Monday, May 26, or Friday, July 4.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23/25 | 6/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 220.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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05/05/25 - 07/25/25
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5 / 25 Available |
Register Closes 06/02/2025 |
C. Tiger Sharks
This level is designed for advanced 8 & under, 9-10, and new 11-12-year-old swimmers will focus on the four competitive strokes plus the individual medley, starts, turns, and finishes. The balance of practice will be 70% technique and 30% endurance.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23/25 | 6/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 240.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
05/05/25 - 07/25/25
|
3 / 25 Available |
Register Closes 06/02/2025 |
D. Blue Sharks
This level is designed for advanced 9-10-year-olds, 11-12, and new 13-14-year-old swimmers and focuses on advanced technique for the four competitive strokes plus the individual medley, starts, turns, and finishes. The balance of practice will be 60% endurance and 40% technique.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23/25 | 6/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 290.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
05/05/25 - 07/25/25
|
7 / 25 Available |
Register Closes 06/02/2025 |
E. White Sharks
This level focuses on advanced technique for the four competitive strokes plus the individual medley, starts, turns, and finishes. The balance of practice will be 30% technique and 70% endurance.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23/25 | 6/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 320.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
05/05/25 - 07/25/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
|
11 / 35 Available |
Register Closes 06/02/2025 |