Registration: (Click Here To Get Registration Form)
In order to swim on the Swim Team, each swimmer must have the above registration form signed by the appropriate coach after an initial swim evaluation is performed. The coach will place the swimmer in the appropriate training group and direct the parent to the YMCA front desk to sign up. Every Swim Team swimmer must be a YMCA member and attach a copy of his/her birth certificate to the registration form.

Team Handbook: (Click Here)
The Cape Fear Aquatic Club's team handbook is an invaluable source for parents and swimmers to learn about the program and answer any questions that might arise. Although exhaustive, it is by no means all-inclusive. Any further questions, please direct them towards the coaching staff. All Swim Team parents and swimmers are STRONGLY encouraged to read the handbook.

Blue I & II	The Blue Group is the introductory level to the Swim Team. Minimum requirements: Blue I Ages: 8 & under - 25 yards continuous swimming of the four competitive strokes Practice Times: MW: 3:15-4:00 PM Blue II 100 yards freestyle with flip turns 100 yards individual medley Swim Team 'B' time standrards in two different strokes Swimmers will learn all four competitive strokes, starts and turns and basic swimming knowledge. Stroke construction and technique are the emphasis. Practice Times: TTh: 3:15-4:00 PM
Black	Minimum requirements: Ages 9 to 12 200 yards continuous freestyle and backstroke with flip turns 200 yards individual medley Swimmers will become technically proficient in all 4 strokes, learn advanced starts, turns, and underwater techniques and begin developing aerobic endurance. Practice Times: M-W-F: 4:15-5:30 PM
Silver	Minimum requirements: Ages 9 to 13 4 x 100 Freestyle @ 1:40 4 x 100 IM @ 2:00 4 x 50 kick @ 1:15 Swimmers will continue to advance their technique as well as being introduced to conditioning. This group is the precursor to the Junior and Senior Groups. Practice Times:MWF: 6:00-7:30 PM
Junior	Minimum requirements: Ages 11 to 14 5 x 100 Freestyle @ 1:25 5 x 100 IM @ 1:45 5 x 50 Kick @ 1:00 The Junior group focuses on conditioning to be highly competitive in race situations. This group is preparation for those swimmers looking to advance to the Senior Group. Practice Times:M-F 6:00-7:30 Dryland: M-W-F 5:30-6:00 PM
Varsity	Minimum requirements: 13 years old 300 yards continuous freestyle with flip turns 200 yard IM The Varsity group is for swimmers looking to be competitive at the high school level. Focus will be on improving stroke technique and developing aerobic endurance. Practice Times:T-Th: 4:00-5:30 PM
Senior	Minimum requirements: Senior group is by coach's invitation only. The Senior group is designed for those swimmers wishing to compete on a regional, national, or collegiate level. Workouts will be highly intensive, gearing swimmers to excel at the highest levels of competition. Practice Times:M: 5:45-7:15 AM, M-F: 4:00-6:00 PM and Sat. 8:00-10:00 AM Weights:MW: 6:10-7:10 PM, Sat: 10:10-11:10 AM Indoor Cycling: TTh 6:00-7:00 AM