Building Champions in the Pool and in Life
Welcome to the Newport County YMCA Wahoo swim team!
At the Newport County YMCA Wahoos, we help swimmers of every level pursue excellence, resilience, and lifelong friendships—one stroke at a time.
Team Philosophy
Striving for Excellence
The purpose of the Wahoo competitive swim program is to provide every swimmer with the opportunity to strive for excellence in competitive swimming. While each swimmer may begin at a different point, we encourage all levels to accept the challenges of this sport.
Responsibility & Team Unity
While coaches, parents, and friends provide a positive atmosphere where respect is modeled, it is ultimately the responsibility of each swimmer to help ensure our team works together. Team unity and positive support of one another are a must.
More Than Winning
Winning, setting a record, getting a best time, or making a qualifying time are great accomplishments—but they are not our only goal. Success is also measured by becoming stronger individuals, learning sportsmanship, and taking accountability.
Lessons for Life
Medals and trophies may fade, but the lessons last a lifetime. From advanced stroke technique to initiative, confidence, and lifelong friendships, the values learned in our program stay with swimmers forever.