About West Shore YMCA (WSY)
The West Shore YMCA Competitive Swimming Program consists of seven levels from the swimmer that wants to “keep in shape” by swimming one day per week to the experienced senior level athlete. The YMCA competitive swimming program accepts all swimmers no matter what ability. We provide a supportive and encouraging environment designed to develop the swimmer’s body, mind, and spirit. The concepts of teamwork and sportsmanship are consistently reinforced. As the swimmers move up the ladder of group progressions, there is also the acknowledgement of the desire to become a more dedicated and hardworking individual. It is the desire of the West Shore YMCA Competitive Swimming Programs to provide each swimmer fun, excitement and challenges.
Established in 1972 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, the West Shore YMCA currently provides programs and services to over 12,000 community members with a volunteer network of over 2,000 people. As part of the Harrisburg Area YMCA, in 2021 we provided over $340,00 in direct financial aid for membership and programs at our YMCA branches to ensure that nobody is turned away from the YMCA for inability to pay. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Applications for assistance can be downloaded here or picked up at the YMCA Member Service desk.
About USA swimming
As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 400,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives: Build the base, Promote the sport, Achieve competitive success. For more information, visit www.usaswimming.org.
