Swim Team
The goals of our swim teams are to be recreational and competitive and to expand on the fundamentals of competitive swimming.
Meets are voluntary and DO require additional fees.
Swimmers must be able to complete 1 length (25M) of freestyle and 1 length (25M) backstroke without a pause to qualify for the team.
Swim Team participation is open to ages 5-21 years old.
Armada Swim Team – Aiken County Family YMCA, Graniteville, SC
Aiken Armada
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EELS
Beginner swimmers that are working on learning all four strokes and turns.
PRACTICE:
Tuesday 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Friday 5:00PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
STINGRAYS
Intermediate swimmers who have learned all four strokes and turns with few illegal infractions. They are capable of swimming a minimum of 100 yards in any given stroke.
PRACTICE:
Thursday 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Friday 5:00PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
SHARKS
The most advanced group of swimmers and are at least 11 years old.
PRACTICE:
Tuesday & Thursday
Dryland – 5:45PM-6:300PM
In-Water – 6:30PM-8:15PM
Friday:
In-Water – 6:00PM-8:15PM
Saturday:
In-Water – 2:00PM-4:00PM
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Registration | 5/1/26 | 5/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 |
| Late Registration | 5/16/26 | 5/31/26 | Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 75.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
May Dolphins (intermediate) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
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Register | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
May Sharks (advanced) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 2 hrs
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$85 | Register | |
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06/01/26 - 06/30/26
June Dolphins (intermediate) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
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Register | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/30/26
June Sharks (advanced) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 2 hrs
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$85 | Register |
Aiken Armada Meet Registration
2021-2022 Swim Meets:
(Additional entry fees for swim meets)
# Swimmer must meet USA time standard to attend.
*Swimmers must participate in 2+ YMCA meets & have qualifying times.
** Swimmer must participate in 3+ YMCA meets & have qualifying times.
+ Swimmer must meet time standards, participate in 3 YMCA meets including 1 championship level meet.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/18 | 12/31/26 | Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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05/06/26 - 05/13/26
Spring Fever 2026
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Register at front desk |
