Ygnacio Wood Swim Team was established in 1969 and has a long and
proud history of producing many successful swimmers and contributing to
the healthy development of children over the years. YWST is a summer
recreational swim team that balances swimming education, technique and
training with good-old fashioned summer fun. The team promotes spirit,
sportsmanship, and pride.
The team fees are kept as low as possible in order to give as many
families possible the opportunity to participate. The organization
and running of the team is done solely by volunteer parents. The
heart of any team is the commitment of its parents and families to give
freely of their time and talents. YWST is fortunate to have so many
generous and hard working families who make this team a wonderful summer
experience for everyone. Active involvement in the swim team can also
create family friendship for life. The season start with optional pre-season in April and ends in early August with our league championship. (Some swimmers swim in the County Meet in mid-August) Swimmers practice five days per week, but this is recreational swimming where many families take vacation in the middle of the season and miss meets and practices. Our coaches are usually former YWST swimmers and bring a lifetime of passion and excitement to the team. We certainly believe that we have the best coaches in the area and we put a premium on growing new coaches from the team. New parents (and returning parents) are encouraged to read the YWST Parent Handbook. It describes how meets work, how the various events work and describes the various jobs in addition to providing general information on the team. Additionally, parents are reminded that you agreed to the Code of Conduct as you registered. |