Trotter Family YMCA offers swim team program

A competitive swimming program focusing on the development of all ages and abilities is now offered at Trotter Family YMCA.

Students must be 5-18 years old with the ability to swim 25 yards without stopping. Students in the YMCA Swim Academy must have completed Minnow level or higher or in Red Cross lessons, level 3 or higher. Swimmers also must be YMCA members to participate.

Activities that make up the program include team practice three times a week and swim meets scheduled against other teams in the Minnesota State League. All students should bring family-appropriate, clean swim attire and a towel. Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area but not street shoes. Swimming goggles are optional.

Swim practice and instruction are at the YMCA, 1331 Augusta Drive, Houston. For more information, call 713-781-1061.