Swimmers Wanted

Swim fast and have fun with Cortland’s competitive swim team!

The Stingers is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. All levels of ability are welcome!

The fall season runs from mid September through late March
The summer season runs from early June through the end of July

2025-2026 Team Registration will open Monday, August 18th!

Swim team starts practice on September 15th, 2025!

Register Here

Practice Times:

Blue Group (Ages 5-12): Mondays-Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm, Saturdays 9am-10am

Gold Group (Ages 13-18): Mondays-Thursdays 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Saturdays 9am-10am

  • $375 Family Membership/$420 Youth Membership for Blue Group
  • $450 Family Membership/$500.50 Youth Membership for Gold Group

All swim team participants must be Cortland YMCA members in good standing AND register through Team Unify, in addition to registering through the Cortland YMCA.

Swim Team Prep

Swim Team prep is designed for someone who wants to join the Stingers but doesn’t quite have the required skills. We will focus on basic competitive skills needed to be ready for Blue Group. A Cortland YMCA membership is not required for Swim Team Prep.

Swim Team Prep will meet the following days and times:

Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:00pm

  • Fall Session One (September 8th-October 15th): $70 Family Membership/$100 Youth Membership/$200 Non-Member
  • Fall Session Two (October 27th-December 3rd): $70 Family Membership/$100 Youth Membership/$200 Non-Member

Those interested should contact Loren.

Questions? Email our Program Director Loren.