Swim Team

Abilene YMCA 

Tidal Wave Swim Team

Team Mission statement: To put Christian principles into practice by empowering young people to be champions in life through a commitment to build a healthy spirit, mind and body by pursuing excellence in the sport of swimming.

Team Vision: To aid in the development of character, respect and personal responsibility of today’s youth. The TWST swimming program is dedicated to the youth development, healthy living and social responsibility of our children and their families.

Team Motto: If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you...swim harder!

“The important thing in the Olympic games is not to win but to take part. The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle; the essenti

al thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well. To spread these precepts is to build up a more scrupulous and more generous humanity.” - Baron Pierce du Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games

Team Goals:

1. To nurture each child and realize that they are different and allow them to develop as far as their dreams, talents, and efforts will take them.

2. To guide young people through the process of achieving while inspiring them to use this knowledge throughout their lives. Encourage them to dream, help them set worthy goals, promote a strong work ethic, provide support when they struggle, and in-spire them to persevere until they succeed.

3. To provide a level of coaching that will lead to the development of successful all around swimmers. In all levels, proficient technique is a priority as well as respect to the coach’s workout directions, allowing swimmers to develop character, self-confidence, and the love for the sport in a nurturing atmosphere.

4. To encourage parents to actively support their child as well as the program in a positive and Christian manner that reflects the YMCA mission and core values. Under-standing their involvement is essential to the program and their child’s success.

5. To provide your swimmers the opportunity to get involved with and support our community.

Tryouts / Level Assessments: The 2025-2026 swim season tryouts are being held August 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM for brand new swimmers. Once placed in one of the 4 groups, registration can be done at the front desk, and the paperwork can be turned in any day and time before September 2nd or their first day of practice.

For tryout requests after August 9th, email Head Coach Rebecca at rdantzler@abileneymca.org.

Tidal Wave Level Descriptions