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Lasers Swim Team
Lasers Swimming is a competitive swim team hosted by the Northwest CT YMCA. We swim at both the Torrington and Winsted Y locations. Our team is made up of Boys and Girls ages 6-18 years old and range in ability from beginners to National level swimmers.
We are registered with both YMCA Swimming and USA Swimming giving opportunities to all levels of swimmers.
Over the past several years, we have produced multiple team records, league champions, New England Champions, Eastern Zone qualifiers, YMCA National qualifiers and have sent several swimmers on to continue swimming in college.
Our program is technique driven in the lower groups with more endurance training introduced as athletes advance from one level to the next.
Please note: to join Lasers, you must have or become a Youth or Teen Facility Member.
Practice Schedule:
Bronze:
Monday 5-6pm (Winsted), Wednesday 5-6pm (Winsted), Friday 5-6pm (Torrington)
Silver:
Tuesday 5-6pm (Winsted), Wednesday 6-7pm (Winsted), Thursday 5-6pm (Torrington), Friday 6-7pm (Torrington)
Gold:
Monday 6-730pm (Winsted), Tuesday 6-730pm (Winsted), Thursday 5-630pm (Torrington), Friday 530-7pm (Torrington)
Senior:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3-5pm (Winsted), Thursday & Friday 5-7pm (Torrington)
1. Bronze (11 & under) Full Pay
Bronze Level: Ages 6-11. With a strong focus on technique, these beginning competitors will also start to build endurance. Swimmers should be able to complete one length of the pool.
Cost: $265.70
If you require more information, please contact Dave Steel at 860-379-0708, ext. 212 or [email protected].
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/24 | 7/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 265.70 | - | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/15/24 - 07/31/24
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Register |
2. Bronze (11 & under) 3 Monthly Payments
Bronze Level: Ages 6-11. With a strong focus on technique, these beginning competitors will also start to build endurance. Swimmers should be able to complete one length of the pool.
Season Dates:
April 15, 2024 through mid-July
Cost: $279.00
Three Payment Plan:
Due at Registration: $93
Due on May 15: $93
Due on June 15: $93
Practice Schedule:
- Mondays – 5-6pm (Winsted)
- Wednesday – 5-6pm (Winsted)
- Friday – 5-6pm (Torrington)
There will be a MANDATORY joint swimmer/parent team meeting on Monday, April 13 at 5:30pm at the Winsted YMCA pool.
If you require more information, please contact Dave Steel at 860-379-0708, ext. 212 or [email protected].
4. Silver (9 & over) Full Pay
Silver Level: Ages 9 & over. While continuing to work on stroke refinement, these swimmers will increase their endurance and practice time. Swimmers should be able to swim Freestyle and Backstroke for two lengths of the pool as well as being able to dive in.
Cost: $351.70
If you require more information, please contact Dave Steel at 860-379-0708, ext. 212 or [email protected].
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/24 | 7/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 351.70 | - | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/15/24 - 07/31/24
|
Register |
5. Silver (9 & over) 3 Monthly Payments
Silver Level: Ages 9 & over. While continuing to work on stroke refinement, these swimmers will increase their endurance and practice time. Swimmers should be able to swim Freestyle and Backstroke for two lengths of the pool as well as being able to dive in.
Cost: $369.30
Payment schedule:
At registration: $123.10
May 15: $123.10
June 15: $123.10
If you require more information, please contact Dave Steel at 860-379-0708, ext. 212 or [email protected].
7. Gold (11 & over) Full Pay
Gold Level: Ages 11 & over. At the Gold level, the focus shifts to training for longer events, while continuing to improve technique and introduce strength training. Swimmers should be able to swim all four strokes and have a 100 Freestyle time of 1:15 or better.
Cost: $526.73
If you require more information, please contact Dave Steel at 860-379-0708, ext. 212 or [email protected].
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/24 | 7/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 526.73 | - | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
04/15/24 - 07/31/24
|
Register |
8. Gold (11 & over) 3 Monthly Payments
Gold Level: Ages 11 & over. At the Gold level, the focus shifts to training for longer events, while continuing to improve technique and introduce strength training. Swimmers should be able to swim all four strokes and have a 100 Freestyle time of 1:15 or better.
Season Dates:
April 15 through end of June
Cost: $553.08
Payment Schedule:
At registration: $184.36
May 15: $184.36
June 15: $184.36
If you require more information, please contact Dave Steel at 860-379-0708, ext. 212 or [email protected].
10. Senior (13 & over) Full Pay
Senior Level: Ages 13 & over. Senior participation takes advantage of the greater time commitment to create an endurance base while refining technique, as well as include significant strength training. Swimmers must show a higher level of dedication to the team from attendance and work ethic to leadership and volunteerism.
Cost: $671.42
If you require more information, please contact Dave Steel at 860-379-0708, ext. 212 or [email protected].
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/24 | 7/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 671.42 | - | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/15/24 - 07/31/24
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Register |
11. Senior (13 & over) 3 Monthly Payments
Senior Level: Ages 13 & over. Senior participation takes advantage of the greater time commitment to create an endurance base while refining technique, as well as include significant strength training.
Cost: $705.00
Payment Schedule:
At registration: $235.00
May 15: $235.00
June 15: $235.00
If you require more information, please contact Dave Steel at 860-379-0708, ext. 212 or [email protected].
USA Participant Fee
This fee covers registration with Connecticut Swimming. It does not include meet fees. Please visit USS Meets (directly below) to register for meets.
If you have never signed up for USA Swimming before, please contact the Head Coach prior to registering.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/23 | 6/30/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | - | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/09/24 - 06/30/24
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Register |