The Joliet Y JETS swim team offers a range of practice groups, from beginner to advanced, based on age, skill, speed and commitment. To be placed on the beginning level of the team, swimmers must be able to swim freestyle for one length of the pool (25 yards) without stopping while demonstrating the ability to comfortably swim at the surface with arms reaching forward over the water, their face in the water, and taking breaths to the side. They must also swim 25 yards of backstroke without stopping, showing they are comfortable floating on their back while maintaining a rhythmic, supportive kick.
A member of both YMCA and USA Swimming, the JETS prepare for and participate in a variety of meets throughout the year, although competition is not mandatory. The team practices 3 to 6 days per week, depending on group placement, at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and Galowich Family YMCA branches. Practice activities at the Morris Hospital YMCA are set to begin later this fall. Swimmers are encouraged to attend practices and work hard, however 100% attendance is not required.
If you’re interested in joining the JETS, please join us at one of our upcoming Swim Clinics. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the JETS and to meet our team and coaching staff. Throughout the week, coaches will be evaluating swimmers for team placement. A YMCA membership is not required to participate in the clinic. Registration is underway for Facility Members and opens on February 22 for Community Members!
Spring Swim Clinics
Cost: $25
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Date: March 17-19 (Ages 6-10)
Time: 5-6 p.m.
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Date: March 17-19 (Ages 11-17)
Time: 6-7 p.m.
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Galowich Family YMCA
Date: March 18-20 (Ages 6-17)
Time: 5-6 p.m.
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Morris Hospital YMCA
Date: March 24-26 (Ages 6-17)
Time: 6-7 p.m.
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To learn more about the JETS, please contact:
Dave Hedden
Director of Competitive Aquatics
[email protected]
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is excited to offer new NFL FLAG Football Leagues this spring and now is the perfect time for families to save on registration!
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To support area high school students, the YMCA’s Teen Achievers program will be organizing three one-day college tours this spring to premier institutions of higher learning in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. All college tours will depart from the Galowich Family YMCA, located at 749 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Departure from the Y may be as early as 7 a.m. and arrival back to the Y will be no later than 6 p.m. Finalized trip itineraries will be communicated the week prior to the tour.
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is excited to offer new NFL FLAG Football Leagues this spring. NFL FLAG is the largest flag football league in the U.S., and the only league where players can wear official NFL gear. Kids of all ages and skill levels will participate in a safe, non-contact environment, allowing boys and girls the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football. In this program everyone plays, and everyone has fun!