The South Shore YMCA
Strypers Swimming Team is a former Silver Medal Club in the
United States Swimming National Club Excellence
Program.
As part of the South
Shore YMCA, the Strypers embody the YMCA’s four core
values of:
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Caring.
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Honesty.
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Respect.
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Responsibility.
With these four
values in mind, we develop the individual in a competitive team
atmosphere to be successful in swimming and in
life.
We the South Shore
YMCA Strypers, are committed to providing every swimmer with a safe
environment and the tools they need to grow personally and
athletically.
The Strypers Swim
Team exists to:
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Advance the sport of
swimming and produce national caliber athletes on a consistent
basis by providing every athlete with an environment that will
allow him or her to systematically progress from the novice to the
elite levels of competition.
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Recruit individuals
(coaches, individuals and families) who share our
vision.
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Provide all swimmers
with the highest quality coaching, focused on developing a swimmer
for life.
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Create and maintain
an enjoyable and productive swimming
environment.
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Recognize each
individual and value his or her role in the success of our
organization.
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Encourage positive
mental attitudes and respect.
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Teach character
development and life skills through our swim
program.
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Encourage family
participation and parental support through volunteering to chair
committees, work events, officiate competitions and
fundraise.
- Provide swimmers the opportunity to grow and
succeed to their highest level.
