Practice Groups 2025-26
MINI
Ages: 8 & Under
Practice Times: Sunday from 9:30 AM - 11 AM | Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Description: Mini is for swimmers who can swim one full length of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Time spent in this group will focus on teaching the fundamentals of basic stroke, turn, and start techniques. Mini swimmers are expected to compete throughout the year and participate in their championship meets in February and March.
Head Coach: Cindy Passalacqua
Assistant Coach: Daniel Huber, and Laura Wilson
IGNITE
Ages: 8-13
Practice Times: Sundays from 9:30 AM - 11 AM at Mount Laurel Y | Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Westhampton Pool
Description: The goal of Ignite is to help all swimmers progress to the Age Group or Junior level in one year or less. Ignite is not a destination group but for swimmers who want to improve and move forward. Ignite will focus on fundamental skills and aerobic endurance. Participation in Meets is expected to help evaluate and motivate the swimmer to improve.
Head Coach: Chris Brookover
AGE GROUP
Ages: 9-12
Practice Times: Sunday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Description: This group is technically focused while also including a larger percentage of physical conditioning. Swimmers in the Age Group are expected to swim in at least three YMCA closed meets, as well as three USA Swimming Meets, to qualify for and participate at their level of Championships.
Head Coach: Joe Cucinotti
Assistant Coach: Cindy Passalacqua
JUNIOR
Ages: 12-14
Practice Times: Sunday from 8 AM - 9:30 AM | Monday - Thursday from 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Description: Junior swimmers will focus on technique while maintaining a proper balance of physical conditioning, as they should compete in new and longer events. Swimmers in this group are expected to swim in at least three YMCA closed meets, as well as three USA Swimming Meets, to qualify for, and swim at the highest level of championships.
Head Coach: Jamie Bowne
Assistant Coach: Erin Barrett
SENIOR
Ages: 14-18
Practice Times: Sunday from 6 AM - 8 AM | Monday - Thursday from 7 PM - 9 PM | Friday at 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Description: Senior is for high school-aged swimmers. Practices will be held exclusively at the Mount Laurel YMCA. The training is designed to challenge each swimmer both physically and mentally, enabling them to be the best they aspire to be. Senior swimmers are encouraged to compete in YMCA meets, including the Bronze, Silver, and State Championships. USA Swimming Meets will also be available for this group, and participation in these meets is highly encouraged. This group is also intended to support swimmers whose goals include qualifying for the Olympic Trials, USA Senior and Junior Nationals, YMCA Nationals, and Middle Atlantic Senior Championships.
Associate Head Coaches: Chris Brookover
Assistant Coaches: Kristina Reddell, Jack Rowe