Swim Teams & Clinics
Build Skills. Build Confidence. Be Part of a Team.
The YMCA of East Tennessee Swim Team and Clinics offer swimmers of all levels the chance to grow their skills, stay active, and experience the joy of teamwork. Whether you’re ready to compete or just looking to improve your technique, the Y’s aquatics programs provide supportive coaching and lifelong lessons both in and out of the pool.
YMCA Swim Team & Clinics
Davis Family Y Swim Team
2025 Year-Round Swim Team:
The Davis Family Y is launching a new year-round swim team that will compete in the summer GKAISA league and practice year-round.
Ages:
For ages 5-18, swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool in under 60 seconds. Swimmers will also need to be able to swim both freestyle and backstroke. Additional strokes and stroke development will be taught!
Registration:
Registration opens in April, stay tuned!
Questions:
Email Jeanene at gro.nteacmy@namllipsj or call the Y at (865) 777-9622.
Tennova Family Y Swim Team
Typhoons 2025 Swim Team:
The Tennova Family Y has a summer swim team that participates in the GKAISA (Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swimming Association) League 6.
Ages:
For ages 5-18. As long as your child can swim a length of the pool unassisted in less than sixty seconds, we will teach them the rest!
Registration:
Join us for Swim Team Sign-Up day at the Y in April 2026!
Questions:
Email Julie Walker at gro.ellivxonkacmy@reklawj, or call the Y at (865) 922-9622.
Pilot Family Y Swim Team
Marlins 2025 Swim Team:
The Pilot Family Y has a summer swim team that participates in the GKAISA (Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swimming Association) League 5.
Ages:
For ages 6-18. As long as your child can swim a length of the pool unassisted in less than sixty seconds, we will teach them the rest!
Be a part of summer fun, a lifelong skill, and a winning tradition.
Registration:
Sign up starting April 2026 online and in-house.
Questions?
Email moc.scitauqant@noitamrofni or Samantha Brand at gro.ellivxonkacmy@dnarbs or call the YMCA at 865-690-9622.
Swim Clinics
Our seasonal Swim Clinics are perfect for swimmers looking to refine their technique or prepare for team participation. Each clinic focuses on improving stroke form, endurance, and efficiency in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Clinic Details
- Short-term programs led by swim coaches throughout the year
- Sessions typically last 8-10 weeks depending on the season
- Focused instruction on starts, turns, and stroke mechanics
- Great for returning swimmers, those wanting to stay active between seasons, or those wanting more instruction before joining a competitive team.
Tennessee Aquatics (TNAQ) Tridents
- Tennessee Aquatics’ competitive swimming team is a USA registered club for beginner to national level swimmers located in East Tennessee. TNAQ and the Y work in partnership to offer high-quality swim training at our Pilot Family Y’s Outdoor Pool.
- TNAQ Tridents are a year-round non-competitive swim team, offering TNAQ training for swimmers ages 6-18.
