We are excited for this winter season. It will be the first with our new head coach, Brian Hein! We are also in the process of acquiring new starting blocks, new bleachers and a new timing system, so it is an exciting time to be an Aqualion!

If your child is interested in joining our swim team, you can contact Coach Brian Hein at [email protected] to set up a time to be evaluated.

Stroke Clinic

Not sure if swimming with us is right for your child? Children ages 8-12 who have never been on SCAY can try our stroke clinic for free! From Tuesday September 6 – Friday September 9 from 4:15pm-5:15pm the first 40 registrants can learn from our coaches and check out the competitive swim environment. Registration begins August 1, and is strictly limited to the first 40 to register.

2022-2023 Fall/Winter Swim Season

Members of the State College Area YMCA Aqualion swim team must have a current membership to register and maintain a membership through the course of the season. All members are eligible to compete with our team in YMCA league meets, invitationals and districts, states and nationals if they qualify. We are also a USA Swimming member club, so team members can sign up to compete as an Aqualion in USA Swimming meets as well. USA Swimming requires a separate fee and registration, please see coach Brian Hein for details.

Our practice season begins on September 12, 2022 and runs through March 24, 2023. Practice groups and times are as follows:

Blue Group (generally 13 years +): Mon-Fri 4:10pm-6pm, Sat 10am-12pm; Cost $890
Blue HS Group (13+ swimming at SCAHS): Mon-Fri 4:10pm-6pm, Sat 10am-12pm; Cost $667
White Group (generally 11-12 years): Mon/Wed 7:15-8:30pm, Tue/Thu 7-8:30pm, Sat 12-1:30pm; Cost $750
Pride Group (generally 9-10 years): Mon/Wed 6-7:15pm, Fri 7-8pm; Cost $620
Cubs Group (generally 8 and under): Tue/Thu/Fri 6-7pm; Cost $535

Registration begins on Tuesday August 9, 2022 in-person only at the YMCA in State College. All registrants must either have previously been a team member or have a signed evaluation form from one of our coaches with group assignment.
There are two payment options:
1. Pay all at once at registration
2. Pay 20% of family total at registration, then have the balance withdrawn by automatic payment in equal installments on the first of October, November, December, January, February and March.
There is a 10% reduction in fees for each child if you have multiple swimmers from the same household.

For a more in-depth look at our team, visit our team website here:

State College Swim Team Website