YBAC Hurricanes

Welcome to the 2019 – 2020 School Year Swim Season.  In an effort to meet the needs of area swimmers at all levels we are making some changes to the YBAC Hurricane practice groups for the upcoming year.  We recognize that there is potential for success in every swimmer on our team.  YBAC wants to offer a program to make every swimmer’s goal a reality; from being able to swim each stroke legally, to getting their first “B” time, to swimming National Qualifying time standards.

The Technique & Fitness Track is designed to offer an entry-level and/or flexible swim team experience, providing quality stroke instruction and age-appropriate conditioning without a heavy focus on competition or time commitment. This track is ideal for swimmers who may be new to year-round swimming, are involved in various other activities or are looking to get in shape for a school or summer team. Swimmers in this track have the opportunity to participate in Intrasquad and YMCA swim meets. Those wishing to swim USA Swimming meets would also need to have a USA Swimming Membership.

The Competitive Track (like the previous years) offers a progressive swim team experience to increase the swimmer’s skills and training. This track is designed for swimmers with some previous swim team experience, new competitive swimmers and swimmers with a willingness to explore their full potential in the pool. There will be two levels to this track:  YBAC Group 2 will have practices that last for one hour and the YBAC Group 3 will be for swimmers ready to practice for one and a half hours.  USA Swimming and YMCA swim meets are encouraged but not required for this group.

There will be a change to the High Performance Track for the 2019-2020 season.  Participation in this group will be limited to 16 swimmers in the YBAC Group 4 and limited to 12 swimmers in the YBAC Group 5.  Swimmers in these groups will be expected to maintain 80% practice attendance, attend swim meets including those championship meets for which they qualify.  There is also an expectation that swimmers in these groups will commit to swimming for the full year.  Swimmers with the desire, skill and commitment interested in excelling in the sport of swimming at a higher level are invited to make an appointment with Coach David McDevitt to review their goals. Swimmers registering for this group prior to their meeting will be put on a waiting list until the meeting has been completed.

While Coach McDevitt has stepped down as the Head Coach of the YBAC Hurricanes, he will continue as the YMCA Director of Competitive Swimming and will be the coach of the two High Performance Groups.  The team is currently conducting a search for a new Head Coach who will guide our team.  This new coach will work directly with the Competitive groups and lead the Hurricanes to new potential.  Coach Solaris Anderson will remain with the team and will lead swimmers in the Technique & Fitness Track to achieving their swim team goals.

The 2019-20 Swim Season begins on August 19th. You can register your swimmer at the YMCA or online any time after August 1st.  For more details, please look over the registration material. If you have any questions, please let us know.

FAQ

Practice Schedule

YBAC Parent Handbook

YBAC Registration Form

YBAC School Year Flyer (2019-2020)

YBAC is a year-round competitive swim program dedicated to helping athletes reach their highest potential. We provide an atmosphere of challenging hard work and commitment that leads to excellence.

The YBAC team offers families and swimmers the flexibility to pursue their goals in swimming, while maintaining a family lifestyle and achieving academic excellence. Our most active swimmers are often on their school's honor roll!

While participation is voluntary for all practices and meets, swimmers will get out of the program what they’re willing to put into it.

Practices are held at the YMCA and the Maynard Aquatic Center. Transportation to the YMCA and MAC is available to students from many area schools through the YMCA After-School Program.

We offer three tracks in our swim program; Technique and Fitness, Competitive Program and High Performance. All tracks are designed to provide the most up-to-date instructions, training and experience available.

Technique & Fitness Track  - This track is ideal for swimmers who may be new to year-round swimming, are involved in various other activities or are looking to get in or keep in shape.  Swimmers in this track have the opportunity to participate in local/Intrasquad and YMCA swim meets.

Competitive Track - This track is designed for swimmers with some previous swim team experience and a willingness to explore their full potential in the pool. USA Swimming and YMCA swim meets are encouraged but optional.

High Performance Track - This track places an emphasis on competition and year-round training in preparation for success at all levels of competitive swimming.  Swimmers need to have the Desire, Commitment and Passion to work toward maximum potential.  Meets are required for this track.

For more information:  Contact Director of Competitive Swimming - David Mc Devitt at dmcdevitt@acymca.org

We offer three tracks in our swim program; a Technique and Fitness Program, a Competitive Program and a High Performance Program. All tracks are designed to provide the most up-to-date instructions, training and experience available.

• Technique & Fitness Track - Designed to offer an entry-level and/or flexible swim team experience, providing quality stroke instruction and age appropriate conditioning without a heavy focus on competition or time commitment. This track is ideal for swimmers who may be new to year-round swimming, are involved in various other activities or are looking to get in shape for a school or summer team.  Swimmers in this track have the opportunity to participate in local/Intrasquad and YMCA swim meets.  Those wishing to swim USA Swimming meets would need a USAS Membership.
• Competitive Track - Offers a progressive swim team experience to increase the swimmers skills and training. This track is designed for swimmers with some previous swim team experience and a willingness to explore their full potential in the pool. USA Swimming and YMCA swim meets are encouraged but optional.
• High Performance Track - Designed to further develop the swimmers' stroke technique and to improve aerobic and race pace conditioning. This track places an emphasis on competition and year-round training in preparation for success at all levels of competitive swimming.

2019 – 2020 School Year Practice Schedule

YMCA – Alamance County Community YMCA – 1346 S Main St. Burlington

MAC – Maynard Aquatic Center – 1402 Overbrook, Burlington

Weights only available to those in High School

See Weekly News for practice changes                       

Saturday Practice when available - TBD

2018 Summer Season Practice Schedule

Starting  June 11, 2018 - July 31, 2018

2019-20 Short Course Meet Schedule 

2019 Long Course Meet Schedule 

2018-19 Short Course Meet Schedule 

Short Course Yards - Girls           Short Course Yards - Boys

Long Course Meters - Girls          Long Course Meters - Boys

Short Course Meters - Girls         Short Course Meters - Boys

Team REcords updated - 8/20/19

All - Time Top 25

Long Course Meters

Age Group Top 10

     Short Course Yards

            8 & Under      9 / 10

           11 / 12            13/14

            15 / 18

     Long Course Meters

            8 & Under           9/10

          11/12          13/14

          15/18

YBAC is a Speedo Sponsored Team.  Our Official Team Uniform consist of Speedo Brand apparel and equipment.  Our official Team Supplier is All-American Swim.

• Team Portal for Swim Suits and Equipment: http://theswimteamstore.com/lgsteams/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=3432&idAffiliate=972
  • User: ybac Password: hurricane

YBAC also has Team Apparel available in stock - check with Coach David if you are interested in any of the following items

• Speedo Vanquisher Goggles - $15.00
• Bungee Cords for Goggles - $5.00
• Team T-shirts - $10.00
• Previous Team T-shirts (dated) - $5.00
• Mom T-Shirts - $18.00
• Crew Neck Sweatshirt (Red or Black) - $15.00
• Hooded Sweatshirt (Red or Black)- $20.00
• Open Cuff Sweatpants (Red or Black)- $15.00
• LADIES' JUNIOR FIT TEAM SHORT (Red/White /Black)- $15.00
• AUGUSTA WICKING DUO KNIT GAME SHORT (Red/White /Black) - $15.00
• Polo Shirts (Red or Black) - $15.00

David McDevitt – Director of Competitive Swimming / Head Coach

Coach David is an American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 5 Coach.  He grew up in the Philadelphia, PA area, swimming for his club team, and was a 4 year - Varsity Letter winner in High School.  In college Coach David swam three years, until an injury ended his swimming career.  He graduated from Ursinus College - Collegeville, PA with a degree in Human Performance and then went to Ohio University earning his Master's Degree in Sport Science in one year.  Coach David started coaching during his high school years, working for summer league teams, while in college he took over a High School and Age Group Team. During Grad school he was an Assistant Coach for Ohio University, and worked with the local Age Group and High School teams. From there he coached in Kentucky, Illinois, Maryland, Georgia, California and Arkansas before taking over the Hurricanes in July 2008.  David's swimmers have gone from just joining the team to the National Level.  His swimmers have placed in the top 16 at Olympic Trials and placed as high as 3rd at Senior Nationals under his direct coaching.  His swimmeers have gone onto many of the top colleges in the nation, both academically and for swimming.  The Hurricanes have shown vast improvement among the top teams in USA Swimming Improvement Rate.  Coach David is married to Roberta (an USA Swiming Official) and they have one child Elizabeth who is an active member of YBAC.

Solaris Andereson - Technique & Fitness Groups Coach

Solaris joined the Hurricanes during the 2017-18 Season as the Technique and Fitness Coach. 

YBAC Long Course Invitational 

"A - BB - B - C" Meet held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center

2018 Dates: May 17 - 19

YBAC November Invitational

"A - BB - B - C" Meet held at the Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough

2018 Dates are: November 17 & 18

YBAC Coaches and Administrators all have the best interest of your child in mind.  It is my goal that not only do they enjoy the personal reward and physical benefits of the sport of swimming, but as our mission statement declares…that they develop the traits of integrity, self-esteem and caring through the sport of swimming.  As always my door is open for concerns, comments and/or suggestions.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

USA Swimming, YUSA Swimming, City of Burlington and the Alamance County Community YMCA  all of which YBAC is a member believe in Safe Sport.  We are committed to fostering a fun, healthy, and safe environment for all its members. Safe Sport programs are designed to respond to and prevent instances of abuse and misconduct within the sport of swimming.  We want to educate our members, and put policies in place to create the best possible environments for all members.

Full implementation of the Safe Sport Program involves:

Policies and Guidelines

• Minor Abuse Prevention Policy
• Coaches Code of Conduct
• Athlete Code of Conduct
• Parent Code of Conduct
• Anti-Bullying Plan of Action
• Best Practices

Screening and Selection:

• All Employees of YBAC are required to go through pre-screening and a background check through both USA Swimming and the YMCA

Training and Education

• Coaches, Officials and Administrators of YBAC as well as any athlete 18 and Older must go through Athlete Protection Training from USA Swimming
• All swimmers 12 & Older are encouraged to take the Safe Sport for Athlete course from USA Swimming
• All parents are encourage to take the Safe Sport for PArents course offered through USA Swimming

Recognizing, Responding, and Reporting

• Use this link to learn about who/what/when to report a concern

  • USA Swimming (719) 866-4578  Deal with a Safe Sport Concern

  • U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report.  Use the online reporting form, call (720) 524-5640, or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org

• YBAC Staff also follow the Safe Sport Act of 2018 - requiring reporting of any incident or suspected incident of Child Abuse