Swim Team
Swim strong, compete with heart, and discover your potential with the YMCA of Coastal Carolina Hurricanes.
About the Hurricanes
The YMCA of Coastal Carolina Hurricanes Swim Team offers age-specific training and competition for swimmers of all skill levels. Whether you’re just starting out or training for higher-level competition, our experienced coaches provide the structure, motivation, and encouragement needed to help every swimmer reach their goals.
We focus on more than speed — we develop confidence, teamwork, discipline, and a lifelong love of swimming.
Training & Practice Groups
Our program includes multiple training categories to ensure every swimmer receives the right level of challenge and support.
Each level focuses on refining technique, improving endurance, and developing race strategy — all while keeping the joy of swimming at the heart of every practice.
Tropical Storms (Ages 5+)
Prerequisites:
25 yd freestyle
25 yd backstroke
Category 1 (Ages 5+)
Prerequisites:
50 yd freestyle
25 yd backstroke
Category 2 (Ages 7+)
Prerequisites:
50 yd freestyle with rotary breathing
50 yd backstroke
25 yd breaststroke/breaststroke kick
25 yd butterfly/butterfly kick
Category 3 (Ages 7+)
Prerequisites:
50 yd freestyle with rotary breathing + flip turn
50 yd backstroke with flip turn
50 yd breaststroke
50 yd butterfly
Category 4 (Ages 10+)
Prerequisites:
100 yd freestyle with flip turn
100 yd backstroke with flip turn
100 yd breaststroke
100 yd butterfly
Category 5 (Ages 12+)
Prerequisites:
200 yd freestyle with rotary breathing + flip turn
200 yd backstroke with flip turn
100 yd breaststroke (open turn)
100 yd butterfly (open turn)
