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About Devilfish Swimming
Westfield "Y" Goal Statement
The Westfield "Y" Devilfish Swim Team, a year-round "Y" and USA program, looks to provide a total program of competitive training and professional instruction that will serve swimmers between the ages of 5 and 18. It is designed to motivate and challenge youngsters to reach individual goals while still enjoying the benefits of a team sport.
History of Westfield "Y" Devilfish Swimming
The Westfield "Y" has had a very successful competitive swim team for many years, starting in the Rooke Pool and expanding in 1965 when the Wallace Pool was built. Many great swimmers and coaches have strolled the deck and swam in our waters. The Westfield "Y" hosted and won the 1965 YMCA National Championship, and we proudly show our team trophy in the swim team display case. The tradition of excellence continues with today's team. Many of our recent swimmers have shown NJ Swimming their outstanding capabilities with excellent performances in local. state, regional, and national competitions. This excellence not only comes through in the water but also in the classroom. Swimmers from our program have gone on to attend prestigious universities throughout the country.
Westfield YMCA Philosophy
Sports programs have been one way that the Westfield "Y" has instilled ideals, values, and behavior that reflect the best of humanity. The Westfield "Y" promotes broad participation in sports, not just fine tuning the elite athlete. Teaching fundamental skills, encouraging lifetime involvement in physical activity, and strengthening the values of fitness, health, self-respect, and respect for others are central tenets of the Westfield YMCA philosophy.
Philosophy of Westfield "Y" Competitive Swimming Program
Competitive swimming offers so much to each athlete in both a team setting and under individual circumstances. In the Westfield "Y" program, each swimmer is encouraged to work toward a goal. The emphasis on goal setting grows as the swimmer progresses through the program. For the younger swimmers it can be something as simple as being able to swim all four strokes legally or achieving a "USA" Silver time standard. Higher aspirations such as reaching state and even national standards are usually the focus for older and/or more experienced swimmers.
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