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Head Coach:
Mike Salpeter
Co-Webmaster:
Nancy Myers
Tom Bennett
VYAC Parent Rep:
Debbie Ball
Lead Parent:
Brenda Betts
PYAC Parent Rep:
Your Name Here
Volunteer Coord:
Mary Ewer
Apparel:
Tami Jo Thornton
Angel Swim:
Tami Jo Thornton
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FAQs and Photos
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What makes the PYAC swim team program special?
Our coaching staff develops each swimmer's proficiency in all four competitive strokes by emphasizing proper stroke techniques and age-appropriate training with a positive, friendly and fun atmosphere. We offer all swimmers ample opportunitties to participate regardless of skill level. Both YMCA and USA swim meets are available to PYAC team members during the indoor/short course and outdoor/long course swim seasons, several with little or no travel.
My children participate in other sports and school activities; how does PYAC fit in with these and good grades?
PYAC offers flexible opportunities for swimmers to build on their swimming skills and abilities during the swim season. Many of our swimmers participate in other seasonal sports, such as soccer, baseball or basketball, and in various arts programs.
PYAC families find that the continuity of year round swimming provides their children with a great work ethic, friendships and better grades. Studies have shown that children who are more active in sports tend to do better in school and are less likely to have many of the normal teen problems as athletic teams provide support and friendship during key formative years.
Why should we chose YMCA swimming?
The PYAC/Portsmouth YMCA swim team promotes character development by challenging all persons involved in the program to accept and demonstrate the YMCA's core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
Photo Gallery
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Our Coaches! |
 Mark, Margueritte, Ryan and Mike at the Spring Luau |
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WAC Head Start Meet September 2010 |
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Long Course Age Group Champs July 2010 |
 On the town in Christiansburg, VA |
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YMCA Nationals July 2010 |
 Andrew, Duncan, Jamie, TJ, and Conrad |
 Above: (back row) TJ, Lauren, Conrad, Sean (front row) Duncan, Jamie and Andrew Below: Girls relay (Lauren, Jamie, Ashley, and Andrea) with Coach Mike 
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PYAC Annual Celebration May 2010 |
 Ashley, Makayla, Julianne, Jamie, Amber, Katelyn, Samantha, Emily, Lauren
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 Jamie and Julianne
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Virginia Age Group Champs Meet and YMCA Regionals 18-21 March 2010 |
 At the Upper Southeast YMCA Regionals in Rockhill, SC 
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 Coach Ryan with the Age Group swimmers in Manassas |
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District Champs Meet 20-21 February 2010 |
 Playing cards between events |
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 8 & Under Buddies
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YMCA Meet Vs. Great Bridge/Hickory 20 February 2010 |
 Teammates |
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YMCA Kids' Triathalon April 2010 |
 Between events |
 Looking strong in the pool
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ODAC Meets February 2010 |
 Outside during an unscheduled fire drill at ODU-- The Girls 9-10 relay team (and Coach Mike!)
 8&Us showing off their heat winner ducks |
 Hope the firemen clear the building soon... I'm cold! |
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