Wayside Waves

The Wayside Waves is a vibrant and inclusive recreational swim team with a competitive edge and a flair for the occasional travel meet adventure. Rooted in community and driven by a passion for progress, Wayside Waves offers a supportive environment where swimmers of all levels build strong fundamentals, grow in confidence, and develop a lifelong love for the sport.

Our program is designed to shape and prepare young athletes not just for seasonal meets, but for long-term success in youth competitions, high school swim and dive teams, and beyond. With a focus on technique, teamwork, and personal bests, Wayside Waves combines the fun and camaraderie of a local team with opportunities to experience the thrill of higher-level meets and travel events.

Whether your swimmer is just starting out or aiming for future podiums, Wayside Waves is where commitment, growth, and enthusiasm make a splash.

Wayside Waves Bronze Group (Beginner Program)

The Bronze Team is the entry-level competitive group within our club swim program. This level focuses on developing proper stroke technique, building endurance, and introducing race skills in a positive and supportive team environment. Swimmers learn the fundamentals of competitive swimming, including starts, turns, practice etiquette, and sportsmanship, while working toward personal improvement and confidence in the water. The Bronze Team emphasizes fun, teamwork, and a strong foundation for future competitive success. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly. 

Wayside Waves Silver Group (Intermediate Program)

The Silver Team is for swimmers who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Practices focus on improving stroke technique, building endurance, and introducing competitive strategies such as starts, turns, and pacing. Swimmers in this group train regularly, work on goal-setting, and develop the confidence and discipline needed for club-level competition. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude are emphasized alongside performance growth. Swimmers in this group must be able to swim a legal 25-50 yards of each stroke and complete a 200-yard swim without stopping. 

Wayside Waves Gold Group (Advanced Program)

Swim Team Gold is the premier training group at our club, designed for experienced, highly committed swimmers. Athletes in Gold focus on advanced stroke technique, race strategy, and high-level conditioning. This group emphasizes consistency, accountability, and leadership, with swimmers expected to demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive team behavior, and dedication to both individual and team goals. Gold swimmers represent the club with pride at practices, competitions, and team events. Athletes in this group must be legal in 50-yard swims of all four strokes, with proper turns, and be able to complete a legal 200 Individual Medley, including all transition turns. 

Mandatory Team Suits are available in our team store at Swim Outlet, plus optional apparel, gear bags, parkas, etc., using the blue button below.

To ensure swimmers are prepared and get the most out of each session, please make sure they come to every practice with the following gear:

Mandatory:

Short-style training fins, Goggles, Competitive-style swimsuit (no trunks for boys, no skirts/frills for girls)

Strongly Recommended:

Swim cap (especially for those with long hair), Mesh gear bag, old sneakers that can get wet (for certain water drills)

Required for Silver and Gold Participants:

Pull buoy, paddles (recommended for silver, required for gold)

Optional:

Kickboard (though having their own is helpful)

Practice Expectations

Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many practices as possible. Consistency is key to improvement, and every session helps build technique, endurance, and team spirit.