Our team is open to swimmers age 5 (as of December 1, 2026) through 18, and of any level or ability, provided they can pass a swim safety test (more details under “New Swimmers” below). Practices are held at Harbor Creek High School, Mondays-Thursdays.

For additional information, check out our forms and FAQs at the bottom of this page, email Jennifer Karsh, stop by the front desk, or check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com.eastsideymcaswimteam/ 

At the YMCA, the safety of children is our top priority. All volunteers must have current Act 33 and 34 clearances, as well as a complete volunteer application, which includes a Code of Conduct. As all Swim Team families must take a turn volunteering for timekeeping at swim meets, we require that at least one person per family become a certified volunteer for this purpose. Parents who have current Act 33 and Act 34 clearances may provide copies for their files; if the parent has no current clearances, you may obtain them at no cost to the applicant at the link under Forms and Information, where you can also find the volunteer application. We thank you for joining us in keeping our kids as safe as possible!

Click Here to Register for Tryouts

NEW SWIMMERS

Welcome to our team! New swimmers will need to take a swim safety test before registering with our team. After their swim test, swimmers will be able to register for swim team at the front desk of the Eastside YMCA or online. Swimmers must also be or become a member of the YMCA, per YUSA mandate.

RETURNING SWIMMERS

Swimmers can pay registration fees online by Clicking Here or register by phone or in person at the front desk.

Jennifer Karsh – Head Coach

Grace Freer – Assistant Coach
Kallie Smith – Assistant Coach
Logan Wilson – Assistant Coach
Ethan Woodring – Assistant Coach

• Register For Swim Team & Meets
• High School Swim Eligibility Agreement
• ESY 2026-2027 Swim Team Parent Handbook
• ESY 2025-2026 Swim Team Apparel Order Form
• FAQ
• Coming Soon: 2026-2027 Swim Team Apparel Store 
• Swim Outlet Team Store: https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/esynarwhalsswimteam

VOLUNTEER FORMS:

Online Volunteer Application 

Link for Free Volunteer Clearances

Please be sure to complete Act 33 and Act 34. FBI is only needed if the applicant has not lived in the state of Pennsylvania for the last 10 consecutive years. If you have not lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years, we will provide a code for you to complete the FBI clearance.