GJY Mavericks

GJY Swimming has a long history of successful swimming and has grown to be one of the most competitive YMCA swim teams in Western Pennsylvania. We are committed to helping each swimmer meet his or her competitive potential. We emphasize enjoying swimming and doing one’s best. We emphasize the character traits of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and the YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Want to join the swim team?
Must be 5 to 18 years of age and a member of the Johnstown YMCA.  Swim team fees are due in full or with a monthly bank draft on file.
Sign-up at the YMCA Welcome Desk!

GJY Swimming competes in the Western PA YMCA Swim League.

Team Uniform GJY swimsuit/cap and t-shirt is an additional fee.

GJY/USA Swimming GJY Swimmers may join the GJY/USA Team for an additional fee and must meet all GJY Membership requirements.

Parent’s Club:
Parents are expected to organize and help at swim meets and participate in fundraisers.

Schedule:

*Novice: Ages 8 & Under —> Mon. & Wed., 5 to 6 p.m. – YMCA                                                                                          Tues. & Fri., 5 to 6 p.m. – UPJ

Cadet: Ages 9 – 10 —> Mon., Wed., & Thurs., 5 to 6:30 p.m. – YMCA                                                                        Tues. & Fri., 5 to 7 p.m. – UPJ

Prep: Ages 11 – 12 —> Mon., Wed., & Thurs., 5 to 6:30 p.m. – YMCA                                                                        Tues. & Fri., 5 to 7 p.m. – UPJ

Junior: Ages 13 – 14 —> Mon., Wed., & Thurs., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – YMCA                                                                   Tues. & Fri., 5 to 7 p.m. – UPJ

Senior: Ages 15 – 18 —> Mon., Wed., & Thurs., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – YMCA
Tues. & Fri., 5 to 7 p.m. – UPJ

*Novice swimmers are highly encouraged to register for Thursday swim lessons through the YMCA.

Note for high school swimmers:
At a reduced rate, swimmers may start and end the season with GJY, but when their school’s team starts practice, they will practice with their home team. The swimmer may practice with GJY on any school canceled days and are able to compete in all GJY swim meets including districts, states, and nationals.