The Boonslick Heartland YMCA is the proud host of the
Boonville Blue Marlins Swim Team
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.
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 2016-17 Fall & Winter Swim season runs from September through the beginning of March. Practices will begin the week of September 6th, 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 for families with multiple swimmers.
A $20 Sibling Discount is available 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
Practices for the 2017 Summer Season will begin on Monday, May 1st.
Practices for the Blue Marlins will be held every Monday - Thursday (T/Th with Coach Doug, M/W with Coach Marie) from 7:15 - 8:30 PM, until June 12th; practices will then move to the city pool M-Th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Additional afternoon practices from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM will begin June 6th.
Practices for the Blue Marlins will be held every Monday - Thursday (T/Th with Coach Doug, M/W with Coach Marie) from 7:15 - 8:30 PM, until June 12th; practices will then move to the city pool M-Th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Additional afternoon practices from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM will begin June 6th.
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 four home meets hosted here in Boonville.
Conference Championships will be hosted in Boonville on Saturday, July 15th.
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
Practices for the 2018 Summer Season will begin May 8th, and will be held on Tuesdays & Thursday evenings from 5:00 - 5:45 PM with Coach Doug.
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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