The Boonslick Heartland YMCA is the proud host of the
Boonville Blue Marlins Swim Team
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The Boonslick Heartland YMCA Blue Marlins swim team is a competitive team whose goal is to provide swimmers the opportunity to improve their swimming and competitive skills, and to enable each swimmer to achieve success at his/her individual level of ability.
The focus of the team is on providing each individual the opportunity to become a better swimmer, building character, and competing with good sportsmanship.
To register for the Blue Marlins Swim Team, entrants must be evaluated and recommended for the team by Head Coach Doug Gramlich or Assistant Coach Marie Pope.
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Fall & Winter Season
Of the two seasons, the Winter swim season is the more competitive of the two.
Winter season meets are held on weekends at YMCA's and other facilities around the area.
Winter season meets are held on weekends at YMCA's and other facilities around the area.
Season Scheduling
The 2017-18 Fall & Winter Swim season runs from September through the beginning of March. Practices will begin the week of September 4th, and will be held Monday - Thursday from 7:15 - 8:30 PM.
Registration Fees
Registration for the Fall & Winter Swim Season is $200 per swimmer.
A $20 Sibling Discount is available per child for families with multiple swimmers.
A $20 Sibling Discount is available per child for families with multiple swimmers.
Summer Season
As the less competitive of the two, the Summer season is an ideal way to introduce new swimmers.
Summer meets are held on weekday and weekend evenings at the city pool and other local facilities.
Summer meets are held on weekday and weekend evenings at the city pool and other local facilities.
Season Scheduling
2019 Summer season starts May 7th, 2019
Practice Information
Practices are held every Tuesday and Thursday with coach Doug as well as every Monday and Wednesday with coach Marie at 7:15 - 8:30pm in the Y pool until June 10th. After that, practices will be moved to the City Pool at the same time.
Swim Meet Information
Most meets will be held on week nights at pools in the local area (i.e. Sedalia, California & Fulton), typically beginning around 5:00 PM, as well as several meets hosted here in Boonville.
Information for the 2019 Conference Championships will be announced at a later date.
Must attend at least two meets in the summer season to attend Conference.
Must attend at least two meets in the summer season to attend Conference.
Registration Fees
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Members
Non-Members |
$100
$125 |
$20 discount (per registrant) for siblings.
Swim Suit and Swim Cap not included in registration. |
Mini Marlins
Instructional Junior Swim Team
The Mini Marlins Junior Swim Team is an intermediate step between our Youth Swim Lessons and the Blue Marlins. The Mini Marlins is intended for swimmers who wish to participate in the competitive swim seasons and attend meets, but are still learning one or more of the strokes and need more individualized instruction than is available in the Blue Marlins swim practices.
To register for the Mini Marlins Junior Swim Team (Fall & Winter Season), entrants must be evaluated and recommended by Head Coach Doug Gramlich or Assistant Coach Marie Pope.
Season Scheduling
2019 Summer Season begins May 7th, 2019
Practice Information
Mini Marlins practices are 5 - 5:45pm on Tuesdays and Thursday with coach Doug.
**There are no advanced swim or Mini Marlins practices on nights when there are swim meets!**
**There are no advanced swim or Mini Marlins practices on nights when there are swim meets!**
Registration Fees
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Members
Non-Members |
$100
$125 |
$20 discount (per registrant) for siblings.
Swim Suit and Swim Cap not included in registration. |
To swim in the Fall & Winter Swim Season, active Membership at the BHYMCA is required.
Parents are required to volunteer at meets during the Summer season, or provide a substitute at least 18 years of age
to work in their place. This is mandatory.
Parents are required to volunteer at meets during the Summer season, or provide a substitute at least 18 years of age
to work in their place. This is mandatory.
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Facility Hours
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Holiday Hours
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Child Watch Hours
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