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 Wayside Waves Bronze Group is our entry-level training group, designed for swimmers who are ready to take the next step beyond swim lessons and into the world of team swimming. This group focuses on building endurance, improving technique, and developing confidence in a fun, team-oriented environment.

Swimmers in the Bronze Group must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping in both freestyle and backstroke, have a basic understanding of breaststroke and butterfly, and be comfortable going off the starting blocks—even if their dives are still a work in progress.

Through structured practices, experienced coaching, and positive encouragement, Bronze swimmers begin to learn the foundations of competitive swimming while making friends, setting goals, and having fun. This group is the perfect starting point for young athletes beginning their swim team journey.

Wayside Waves Silver Group (Intermediate Program)

The Wayside Waves Silver Group is our intermediate training group, designed for swimmers who have developed legal technique in all four strokes and are ready to build strength, endurance, and race strategy. Swimmers in this group must be able to swim a legal 25 yards of each stroke and complete a 200-yard swim without stopping.

Silver swimmers are committed to growing in the sport, both mentally and physically. They are expected to attend practice regularly, bring a positive attitude, and demonstrate a desire to improve. Participation in at least 75% of team meets during the competitive season is required, as meet experience is a key part of development at this level.

With a focus on refining technique, learning race tactics, and building aerobic capacity, the Silver Group is a dynamic and supportive space where swimmers strengthen their skills and set their sights on future goals in high school swimming and beyond.

Wayside Waves Gold Group (Advanced Program)

The Wayside Waves Gold Group is our advanced training group, designed for experienced swimmers who are committed to taking their performance to the next level. 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.

Gold swimmers demonstrate a strong understanding of swim drills, a self-driven mindset, and a clear desire to refine their technique and drop time. Practices focus on advanced stroke mechanics, pacing strategies, race preparation, and goal setting.

This group is ideal for swimmers with aspirations for success in high school competition and beyond. With a focus on personal growth, accountability, and continuous improvement, the Gold Group trains with purpose—and races with confidence.