Mid-Maine Dolphins Swim Team
Explore the Mid-Maine Dolphins Swim Team (MMD), where aquatic excellence meets community spirit! Join our inclusive program designed for youth swimmers of all abilities. Dive into top-tier coaching, skill development, and competitive opportunities, all while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. Discover the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and friendship with the MMD Swim Team today!
The MMD team is located in Waterville, Maine, and is a YMCA/USA Swim Team for ages 6-18. They compete regionally and nationally against other YMCA and USA swim teams.
Our Mission – To provide swimmers of all backgrounds a productive learning environment that empowers athletes to build confidence and helps them acquire the skills needed to achieve their fullest potential in and out of the water.
Our Philosophy – Our team is lead by an energetic coaching staff that is dedicated to providing a safe and competitive atmosphere to help swimmers achieve their goals.
Our Values – Working hard, Respect, Having Fun, Accountability, Community
We emphasize a competitive atmosphere where swimmers also hold true to the exemplary values of role-model athletes. From Jr. Dolphins to our Platinum swimmers, our team builds strong athletes and lifelong relationships.
Mid-Maine Dolphins Swim Team
- Ages 5-18
- Regular Season – September 3, 2024-mid-March 2025
- Summer Swim Team – May through mid-July.
Contact: 207-873-0684 / aquatics@clubaycc.org
REGISTRATION INFO
AYCC Membership Rates
Each swimmer must hold an active AYCC Membership throughout the season.
AYCC Membership Rates: Youth $50/year • Teen $230/year or $20/month • Family begins at $60/month
Youth Membership does not include access to the AYCC’s fitness classes, Gronk Zone, Lift Zone, or the Wellness
Center.
Full Season Pay
Requires full payment for the season and is due at the time of registration.
- Register via phone at 207-873-0684
- Register online
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance through our Affordable Access Program is available for full season pay and through the bank draft option. Financial Assistance Application along with one month’s worth of household income information required for processing.
- Register in person only
- Paperwork required
FMI: Contact Alicia Vannah, Member Services Director at 207-873-0684 or email membership@clubaycc.org
Automatic Monthly Payment Option
Payments are split as a monthly draft over each of the seven months of the swim season. A small convenience fee is added to this option. Requires a financial agreement to process fees in this manner.
- This option is not available for Junior Dolphins.
- Register in person only
- Paperwork required
FMI: Contact Alicia Vannah, Member Services Director at 207-873-0684 or email membership@clubaycc.org
Payment Options
Phone 207-873-0684
In Person
All payment options must be complete prior to the athlete entering the pool for any practices and/or meets.
How to Join the Team!
Interested in joining the Mid-Maine Dolphins Swim Team? Newcomers are encouraged to reach out to our Aquatics Team.
Contact
207-873-0684 or email aquatics@clubaycc.org
FAQ
- Youth may sign-up without participating in the Try It Out sessions.
- Brand new swimmers will be evaluated by the Coach for group placement, but can register in the meantime and can be moved after registration.
- Returning swimmers do not need to try out.
- Questions about registration, reach out to Member Services.
- Financial Aid/Auto-Payment questions, reach out to Member Services.
TEAM LEVEL INFO
Junior Dolphins
The Junior Dolphins at the AYCC is a fantastic opportunity for young swimmers coming through our swim lesson program (and beyond!) to get a taste for a structured swim team environment, make new friends and learn new skills in the water! At a competitive and affordable price, this program runs two days a week and serves an excellent ‘bridge’ program for kids and families who might have other commitments and still want to explore their talents in the water!
Junior Dolphins are geared towards youth having participated in our swim lesson programs, however, all youth ages 5+ are welcome.
Bottlenoses
The Bottlenoses Dolphins group is for new and experienced younger swimmers who can successfully swim at least two competitive swim strokes. Before joining the Bottlenoses, swimmers should be able to swim 50 yds freestyle, 25 yds backstroke, and have the endurance for the 45 min practice. This group will learn drills, and stroke techniques for the four competitive swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke), starts, and turns. Swimmers in this group also learn the skills necessary to compete in swimming, such as working with teammates, following directions, and listening to coaches. They will also start learning how to use the pace clock. To move up they need to have 3 legal strokes and demonstrate they have the maturity and motivation to advance to silver.
(Recommended Ages 5-9)
Stripes
Stripes practice is for new and experienced swimmers who can successfully swim at least three competitive strokes and will continue to develop higher-level swimming skills in all strokes, racing dives and turns. Swimmers also learn the skills necessary to compete in competitive swimming, such as working with teammates, following directions, listening to coaches, using a pace clock, and racing strategies. Even though this group will primarily focus on technique, swimmers should also be prepared to learn about endurance and race pace training. Swimmers in the Stripes group are expected to display an elevated level of maturity both in practice and at meets.
(Recommended ages 8-12)
Duskers
The Duskers Group is for swimmers who have experience participating on a team and competing at swim meets. Swimmers in this group should be able to successfully swim all 4 competitive strokes as well as having good start and turn technique. A willingness to accept higher levels of swim training and challenges is also necessary for swimmers in this group. Before joining Duskers, swimmers must be able to successfully read a pace clock, demonstrate motivation for competing and improving, as well as have the endurance to swim an unbroken 300 yd freestyle and 200 IM. In this group we will focus on fine tuning technique, meet/race strategy, increase intensity, increase yardage, use video footage and introduce dryland. The Goal of this group is to develop competitive athletes and lay the foundation for mindful swimming.
(Recommended ages 10-13)
Orcas
The Orcas group is the highest level for the Mid-Maine Dolphin program. Swimmers in this group are expected to set realistic goals based on time standards and work to attain them, demonstrate MMD Handbook time management, maturity, and a commitment to training. Platinum swimmers are expected to attend all practices, within reason, as well as attend the YMCA championship State Meet at the end of the season. Orca swimmers are strongly encouraged to be a member of USA swimming and compete at USA swim meets. Orca swimmers are expected to take on leadership and mentorship roles for younger swimmers on the team while holding themselves to a higher standard. At this level all swimmers are able to do all strokes and have an idea as to what their events are. This will allow for more specific training for those events. Practice yardage and intensity will be increased from Duskers. Dryland will be incorporated in practices. As well as going over video footage from practice and meets.
(Ages 10-18)
Team Questions
Team Questions – Contact Us -207-873-0684 | aquatics@clubaycc.org
All groups focus on having fun in a competitive atmosphere, building stamina and endurance, stroke technique, race strategy, and being part of a healthy team. All swimmers are encouraged to compete in YMCA swim meets.
Your athlete will be assigned to a practice group based on their swimming ability. If you do not know what practice group your athlete is in, please contact us. Call 207-873-0684 or email aquatics@clubaycc.org