Team mission: To develop individuals to their highest potential as athletes and leaders in life.
Team mission: To develop individuals to their highest potential as athletes and leaders in life.
The clinic is an opportunity for swimmers to meet some of the coaches and try out the team to see if they would like to join. The coaches work on basic technique drills and provide instruction throughout the week as they evaluate where each swimmer will be placed if they decide to join. By the end of the week, group placements and registration materials will be provided. Coaches and experienced swim team parents will be on hand throughout the week to chat and answer questions. Swimmers who we feel are not yet ready to join the team will be offered alternative options, such as YMCA swim lessons or our pre-competitive program called Flight School.
Swimmers do not need a YMCA membership to participate in the swim clinic. However, swimmers must be full members of the Joliet YMCA in order to register for the JETS swim team. You can find complete information about the Joliet YMCA, its mission, facilities, programs and schedules at www.jolietymca.org.
The cost of the clinic is $20, which gets applied towards program fees if you decide to join the team. You can register ahead of time by calling the YMCA at 815-729-9622 or visiting a Joliet YMCA branch. You may also register on the first day you attend the clinic. Please come a little bit early to do so.
At the YMCA, no one is turned away for the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Families who submit an application may qualify for a discount up to 75% off both membership fees and JETS program fees, depending on income. For more information, and to download an application, visit the Joliet YMCA website.
If you are unable to attend the clinic, please contact Coach Dave Hedden and arrange a separate time to come in and be evaluated.
For other frequently asked questions, please visit the registration page. You are also very welcome to contact contact Coach Dave Hedden directly at 815-726-3939 or dhedden@jolietymca.org.
