Woodson Y Northern Swimmers
Woodson Y Northern Swimmers
Our competitive Woodson Y Northern Swimmers swim team provides a caring environment to develop the sport of swimming.
- The younger a swimmer starts out on our team the better.
- We have had 3 year olds on the team, the only requirement is the ability to swim 25 yards unassisted.
Our Mission
To provide opportunities for every member to reach his/her potential at each stage of their development; giving swimmers of all ages the opportunity to improve swimming skills.
WYNS
Our team is a YMCA and a USA sanctioned year-round swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.
Emphasis is on instructing swimmers in proper competitive techniques. The goal of our team is to provide opportunities for every member to reach his/her potential at each stage of their development.
The YMCA swim team gives swimmers of all ages the chance to improve swimming skills while building friendships and healthy habits that last a lifetime. We have one team for all Y pool locations in Woodson YMCA Wausau & Aspirus YMCA Weston.
Interested in trying swim team? You can learn about our levels, swim meet schedules, complete registration and more on the Swim Team Page!
Email WYNS SWIM TEAM to set up a 1-week FREE trial.
Team Structure
Our competitive team provides a supportive environment where swimmers of all ages and abilities grow in skill, confidence, and character.
WYNS is organized by age, skill level, and desired commitment. We’re a YMCA and USA Swimming-sanctioned, year-round team focused on proper technique, goal setting, and personal growth.
Practice Groups
- Novice
- Blue
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- High School
- Platinum AG
- Platinum Prep
- Platinum Senior
Starting in Novice
The Novice level offers up to two 45-minute practices per week.
Start Young! Swimmers as young as 3 years old can join—if they can swim 25 yards unassisted on both their front and back, they’re ready for WYNS!
Focus: Introduction to the fundamentals of competitive swimming.
- Learning the basics of freestyle and backstroke
- Developing body balance in the water
- Introduction to starts, flip turns, dolphin kick, and streamlining
WYNS Woodson Y Northern Swimmers
Woodson YMCA Wausau Branch: 707 N. 3rd St., Wausau, WI 54403
Woodson YMCA Aspirus Branch: 3402 Howland Ave., Weston, WI 54476
Mike McQueen
Woodson YMCA Head Swim Team Coach
Mike McQueen has been coaching with WYNS for 8 years and is the Head Competitive Swim Coach, while primarily coaching the senior level groups. Mike is passionate about helping each swimmer reach their own highest potential.
Contact WYNS Swim Team
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If you have questions about the WYNS Swim Team, please use this form to email us.