Swim Team

Georgia Piedmont YMCA DUCKS Swim Team
Building Confidence. Creating Champions. One Stroke at a Time.

Looking for a fun, challenging, and supportive environment for your swimmer? The Georgia Piedmont YMCA DUCKS Swim Team is the perfect place for youth to grow their skills, build lifelong friendships, and compete at their best—whether they’re just diving in or seasoned in the lanes.

Why Join the YMCA DUCKS Swim Team?

The YMCA DUCKS Swim Team is more than just swimming—it's about teamwork, personal growth, discipline, and confidence. We believe in developing the whole athlete, with a focus on sportsmanship, goal-setting, and healthy living.

Whether your child is new to competitive swimming or ready to take their performance to the next level, we offer a welcoming team culture and expert coaching staff to guide them every step of the way.

Open Evaluations – No Appointment Needed!

Wednesdays | 5:00–5:30 PM | Starting August
Location: Walton County YMCA Indoor Pool

Thursdays | 4:00–5:00 PM | Starting August
Location: Brad Akins YMCA Indoor pool

Thinking about joining? Bring your swimmer to our Open Swim Team Evaluations every Wednesday this August. No sign-up required—just show up and show us your strokes!

Evaluations help us place swimmers on the appropriate team level based on skill and experience. Open to all youth, current YMCA members, and summer camp participants!

 

Fall Season Information

  • Team Name: Georgia Piedmont YMCA DUCKS

  • Ages: 5–18 years

  • Skill Levels: From beginner to advanced

  • Practice Times: Vary by team placement

  • Meets: Local and regional YMCA competitions

  • Coach Support: Certified, experienced, and encouraging

Download our Fall Season Info Packet for full details on schedules, gear requirements, and competition dates. Available at the Welcome Desk or by request.

Benefits of Joining the DUCKS

  • Professional coaching focused on technique, endurance, and teamwork

  • Low-pressure, high-support environment for all skill levels

  • Lifelong values like discipline, confidence, and leadership

  • YMCA youth sports philosophy: “Everyone plays, everyone wins.”

How to Get Started

  1. Attend an Open Evaluation

  2. Get placed on the appropriate team level

  3. Register for the season and start training with the DUCKS!

Financial assistance is available. At the Y, no one is turned away for inability to pay.

Let’s Dive In Together

Join the Georgia Piedmont YMCA DUCKS Swim Team and be part of something bigger than the pool. At the Y, we don’t just train athletes—we grow leaders, teammates, and lifelong swimmers.

Have Questions?
Call us or stop by the front desk for more info, or email Ej@gapiedmontymca.org directly. We’re here to help your swimmer soar like a DUCK (even in the water)!