New Swimmers

NEW SWIMMERS: Anyone that is not currently in our WSY competitive or pre competitive programs must attend one of our New Swimmer Evaluation Clinics to be placed in the proper practice level. Please email mike@wsyswim.org if you have questions. Swimmers that were part of our 2023-2024 programs will receive an email as to their practice level assignment by August 1, 2024. Practice schedule is here

Swimmers that were part of our WSY 2023-2024 program, WSY Pre Competitive programs, WSY Stroke Clinics or Summer League Ducks programs do NOT have to attend the evaluation clinics and will be assigned a practice group by August 1, 2024

Returning Swimmers

Step 1 (Check your email and look for your assigned practice level from coaches. Practice Level assignments were sent by Thursday, August 1, 2024

Step 2: Be sure your YMCA Account is set up

Step 3: Pay the 2024-25 WSY Competitive Swimming Family Registration Fee [Pay here]

Step 4: Pay the $50 Escrow Fee Deposit [Pay Here]

Step 5: Be sure your YMCA Membership is updated (questions on membership should be directed to Membership Office at 717 737-9622). YMCA Membership is mandatory for all “Competitive Team” swimmers

Step 6: Is your Go Motion account correct and all data correct. Be sure to download the OnDeck app on your mobile phone to
check best times, and access your team information on the go. Here is detailed information for the OnDeck app

Step 7: If you are paying in full, process your payment here. There are options for siblings as well. Fees are here

Step 8: If you are paying by EFT or bank draft, choose the “Monthly Draft” or “Monthly Draft w/sibling discount”

Step 9: General practice schedule is here. Sr + Pre Senior groups start August 19. AGB + AGC practice groups start the week of September 2nd. AGA practice group starts the week of September 9th. Pre Competitive groups start Friday, September 15


All swimmers will receive confirmation after their registration is complete. USA Swimming Athlete Registration: All swimmers in AGB, AGC, Pre Senior and Senior/High School practice groups must have an active 2025 USA Swimming Athlete Registration.


All participants of the West Shore YMCA Swim Team must be full-facility members of the YMCA. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Applications for assistance can be downloaded from the website or picked up at the Welcome Center desk.