Swimming doesn't have to end with summer ... join TIDE!

Who We Are

• A TEAM of athletes of all ages who love swimming
• A TEAM of coaches who share a common philosophy and vision and love the sport of swimming

How We Train

• TIDE swimmers are trained by experienced, professional coaches who share a passion for swimming.  Coaches teach commitment and discipline which lead to improved athletic conditioning and technical expertise. Coaches teach teamwork which leads to camaraderie and lasting friendships. Athletes work hard and have fun!
• Head Coach Josh Fulton leads this passion for swimming and training young athletes. He competed at the highest level himself as an Olympic Trials qualifier and an NCAA All American at the University of Tennessee. His staff includes former NCAA All American swimmers and NCAA Division 1 coaches who bring to the pool deck their knowledge and expertise. TIDE’s Hilltop YMCA staff, who train the youngest swimmers, boast over 60 years of combined experience in all areas of aquatics from swim instruction and instructor certification to coaching from the novice to the high school level.
• Practice group and swimming program for all levels of swimmers: novice to national, single-sport to multi-sport athletes. Different programming available based on athlete’s goals.
• Program to enhance and improve swimming at the high school level through TIDE’s Power practice group.

How We Compete

• 5 relay teams currently ranked in the top 20 in the nation, the highest being the 11-12 girls ranked 4^th
• Placed 2^nd  at Age Group Champs statewide meet during long course season, summer 2010.
• 3 TIDE swimmers ranked in the Top 10 USA Swimming rankings in 2010 for fastest times in their age groups in the U.S.
• Over 10 TIDE swimmers ranked on the Top 10 Virginia Swimming statewide rankings in 2010.
• Recent TIDE graduates competed at the NCAA level for Auburn University, Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Old Dominion University, Tennessee, United States Naval Academy, Washington and Lee, William and Mary, and Virginia Tech.
• Swimmers choose to compete at USA Swimming level and/or high school level.

How We Operate

• Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of team parents.
• Fundraising activities offered to assist all TIDE families with meeting the financial obligations of the team.  NO BINGO REQUIRED.
• All swimmers must be members of the YMCA.

How To Join TIDE

• Contact us at  jennie@tideswimming.com or 757-306-0591 to schedule an evaluation with our coaches or attend a scheduled new swimmer evaluation in July or August.
• Register online. New member registration opens July 15, 2012.

2013-2014 Tide Swim Team New Swimmer Evaluation Dates

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Currently new swimmer evaluations are done by appointment. Please contact the Team Manager to schedule an evaluation for your swimmer.

All evaluations will be held at the outdoor pool at the Mount Trashmore YMCA.

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Information about practice groups, practice schedules, and practice locations as well as a list of FAQ (frequently asked questions) is located under the "Swim Team" tab.