Our team is open to swimmers age 5 (as of December 1, 2024) through 19, and of any level or ability, provided they can pass a swim safety test (more details under “New Swimmers” below). The 2024/2025 Fall/Winter Season will start Monday, October 7, 2024 at PennWest Edinboro’s McComb Fieldhouse.

Practice will be held Monday through Thursday, 5-6:45pm.  Dry land practice will begin at 5pm followed by pool practice at 5:15pm.

For additional information, check out the “Forms and Information” tab at the bottom of this page, email Robin Leopold at [email protected], stop by the front desk, or check our Facebook page: County Y Blue Dolphins Facebook.

At the YMCA, the safety of children is our top priority. All volunteers must have current Act 33 and 34 clearances, as well as a completed volunteer application, which includes a Code of Conduct. As all Swim Team families will be asked to volunteer at swim meets, we require that at least one person per family become a certified volunteer for this purpose. Parents who have current Act 33 and Act 34 clearances may provide copies for their volunteer files. If the parent has no current clearances, the YMCA will obtain them at no cost to the applicant.  Under “Forms and Information” you will find  a link to complete an electronic application. We thank you for joining us in keeping our kids as safe as possible!

NEW SWIMMERS

Welcome to our team! New swimmers will need to take a swim safety test. These tests will be conducted at the first practice on Monday, October 7. Swimmers must also be or become a member of the YMCA, per YUSA mandate.

RETURNING SWIMMERS

Please fill out the relevant forms listed below. Forms can be turned in at the County Y’s Membership Desk or emailed to Emily at [email protected]. All forms must be turned in to the County Y before your child’s first practice.

Registration is open through November 30, 2024.  Swimmers can register online at  YMCA Swim Team, by phone (814.734.5700) or in person at the County Y’s front desk.

Head Coach – Robin Leopold

Coach Robin swam with the Elgin Illinois Y.M.C.A. Until 9th grade. Coach Robin played many sports in high school. In order to play basketball and swim, she swam at Sussex County Tech School on a U.S.A. swim club and played high school basketball. She also played volleyball and did the 800, 400, 400 hurdles, the 4 by 400 relay, and threw javelin for track. Coach Robin’s junior year, she qualified for the Olympic trials in Austin, Texas. Coach Robin went to Gannon where she played basketball. Coach Robin has always had aquatics in her life. For either pure enjoyment of swimming, competition, lifeguarding, water fitness, or teaching swim lessons and coaching.

TEAM INFORMATION:

• Blue Dolphins Team Handbook
• Blue Dolphins FAQ
  

TEAM FORMS:

• Blue Dolphins Information Form
  
• Blue Dolphins Code of Conduct
• High School Swimmer Verification

TEAM RESOURCES:

• Register for Meets
• Remind
  
• YMCA360
• Team Suit Order
  • *If searching under “Team”, type in County YMCA and our team should show in the menu.
  • **Suits are custom and CANNOT be returned.  Be careful especially when ordering girls’ suits as there are youth sizes. Please read the description carefully before placing your order.
• Spirit Wear

VOLUNTEER FORMS:

• Online Volunteer Application

WINTER LEAGUE INFORMATION

• Northwest PA YMCA Swim League Records
• 2024 Team Record Breakers