Watertown Family YMCA Blue Sharks Swim Team, a member of the Central New York YMCA league, is a competitive swim team from Watertown, NY enlisting swimmers from around the North Country.
Regular season practice runs from early October through February. Some Blue Shark members may be qualified to compete in the annual New York State YMCA Swimming Championship meet in March.
The 2026 Blue Shark Swim Team ranked 8th out of 28 New York State YMCA teams.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of this swim team is to enrich the emotional, mental, and physical development of our swimmers through the discipline of competitive swimming. With this purpose in mind, these five goals have been set for the team:
• Maintain a competitive swim team
• Promote good sportsmanship, fair play,
and discipline
• Promote physical and mental well-being
• Promote team unity
• Promote water safety
All practices are held at the Downtown Y Aquatic Center.
All three steps are required to complete registration for the Blue Sharks Swim Team.
STEP 1: YMCA Membership*
*If Child or Family membership already exists, move ahead to STEP 2.
STEP 2: Blue Sharks Swim Team Registration
STEP 3: TeamUnify Annual Registration
Swim Programs
All swimmers compete within their age group.
A: 15-19 yrs
B. 13-14 yrs
C. 11-12 yrs
D. 9-10 yrs
E. 8 & under
A YMCA membership is required to join the Blue Sharks.
The Blue Sharks Swim Team is a Watertown Family YMCA sports program. The YMCA provides, through the membership, required insurance coverage for swimmers and staff members for participation in the CNY YMCA League.
YMCA Membership Options
YMCA Youth Monthly Fee:
18-24 Years: $25.30
(Plus $20.00 Joiner Fee)
13-17 Years: $12.70
(No Joiner Fee)
Up to 12 Years: $9.40
(No Joiner Fee)
YMCA Family Monthly Fee:
$65.90 (Plus $75.00 Joiner Fee)
2 Adults & dependent children under the age of 21 in same household
YMCA Single Parent Monthly Fee:
$50.60 (Plus $75.00 Joiner Fee)
1 Adult & dependent children under the age of 21 in same household
2025-2026 Blue Sharks Swim Team Fees
First Child:$425.00 (5 x $88.00)
Additional Siblings: $390.00 (5 x $78.00)
Modified/Varsity: $390.00 (5 x $78.00)
First payment is due at time of registration.
TeamUnify Registration Fee
Annual $15.00 Registration Fee per Family
Teamunify App is required for practice and meet registration
Two Week Trial Offer
The Blue Sharks offer a two-week trial membership. At the end of the two weeks, a final determination of whether a swimmer is at a safe level to continue with program will be decided by a coach. If you choose not to continue with the program after the two-week trial, you MUST notify the YMCA to stop further payment.
