Aquatics

The YMCA - America's favorite swimming instructor. Our YMCA's offer swimming instruction for all ages and abilities from 6 months and up, competitive programs for swimmers of all levels including masters and synchronized swim, specialty programs such as scuba and hydro-fitness, and therapy programs including arthritis exercise and multiple sclerosis aquatic therapy. Open and family swim, in addition to extended lap swim hours, are provided at each branch. All aquatic classes are taught by YMCA and/or Red Cross certified instructors.

Available at: Albany, Bethlehem, Greater Glenville, Schenectady, Turchi Family Center, Southern Saratoga County, Guilderland, Greenbush Area, North Albany, and Troy.

Synchronized Swimming

Swimming, Teaching, Training, Competing, Making Friends,

Building Skills, and Having Fun since 1974!

Our swimmers come from communities throughout the Capital District and range in age from 7 to 18.  They practice one to four times a week depending on age, interest level and ability.  Personal confidence and self esteem are nurtured on a team where the individual efforts are positively reinforced by the other team members and coaching staff.

Competitive Swim Team

So. Sartaoga Barracudas

Together Everyone Achieves More

Since 1994

We are a year round swim team at the Southern Saratoga YMCA, made up of swimmers from ages 6 to 18.  The team is supported by a talented, dedicated coaching staff and a strongly supportive parents' organization.

To find out more about us visit our web site at

Guilderland Cyclones

The Guilderland Cyclones competitive swimming program exists to promote the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.  Swimmers will improve lifelong swimming skills, develop physical fitness techniques, learn about team spirit and enjoy the excitement of competition. 

Our team competes in a local YMCA League, and many of our swimmers also participate in USA Swimming competition (at an additional cost).  The team is divided up by age group/swimming ability for practice times.  Swimmers will be placed into age and skill appropriate groups by the coaches once they have participated in an evaluation.

We have a range of swimmers from first timers to state and national level competitors.  The team swims from September through March, and we have a talented group of coaches to teach and motivate your child. All swimmers have the option of joining USA swimming. We strongly encourage all our swimmers to take advantage of USA swimming competition.

For more information contact Jennifer Behrens at 456-3634 x1130