Tidal Wave Swim Team
Abilene YMCA
2026-2027 Tidal Wave Swim Team
COME TRYOUT FOR THE TIDAL WAVE SWIM TEAM: August 10 - 14, 2026 from 6 - 7 PM.
*You only need to attend one tryout date. Tryouts are aproximately 15 minutes.
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 responsibil
ity 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 essential 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.
For tryout requests after August 14th, email Head Coach Rebecca at rdantzler@abileneymca.org.
Tidal Wave Level Descriptions
| Splash Squad (Entry Level Group) | |
| Registration Dates: |
Session 1: 8/1/26 - 9/30/26 Session 2: 12/1/26 - 1/30/27 |
| Target Ages: | 4 - 6 years old |
| Cost: | Y-Members $40 | Non-Members $65 |
| Season: |
Session 1: 9/2/26 - 12/18/26 Session 2: 1/4/26 - 4/30/27 |
| Bronze Group (Developmental Level) | |
| Registration Dates: |
Returning Swimmers: 8/1/26 - 4/1/27 New Swimmers: 8/10/26 - 4/1/27 |
| Target Ages: | 6 - 10 years old |
| Cost: | Y-Members $60 | Non-Members $80 |
| Season: |
9/2/26 - 4/30/27 |
| Silver Group (Pre-Competitive Level) | |
| Registration Dates: |
Returning Swimmers: 8/1/26 - 4/1/27 New Swimmers: 8/10/26 - 4/1/27 |
| Target Ages: | 8 - 12 years old |
| Cost: | Y-Members $80 | Non-Members $95 |
| Season: | 9/2/26 - 4/30/27 |
| Gold Group (Competitive Level) | |
| Registration Dates: |
Returning Swimmers: 8/1/26 - 4/1/27 New Swimmers: 8/10/26 - 4/1/27 |
| Target Ages: | 11 - 16 years old |
| Cost: | Y-Members $100 | Non-Members $110 |
| Season: | 9/2/26 - 4/30/27 |
