NDCY Gators

About the Gators

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Why We Swim: The goal of the Northern Dauphin County YMCA's Gator Swim Team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability. The program is open to youth of all levels & abilities and is the perfect program for those who love to swim and enjoy competitive swimming, as well as those who may have never previously competed as part of a team. Swimmers compete in local swim meets providing friendly competition while learning sportsmanship, dedication and teamwork. We offer a fun relaxed environment with a focus on improving skills and achieving results.

Competitive swimming is FUN and it creates memories and friendships that last a lifetime! Swimming champions come in all shapes and sizes: kids don't need to be big to succeed. Everyone gets a chance to participate, there are no second stringers, no bench warmers.

The Gators home pool is located at 500 N. Church Street in Elizabethville, PA 17023.

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About Northern Dauphin County YMCA

For questions regarding the Gator Swim Team call: 717-362-9494

Organized as an outreach center in 1985, this branch serves 32,000 residents in the northern part of Dauphin County. The Branch opened its new 13,000 square foot building in 1994.

For additional information regarding the swim team please email your questions to  NDC YMCA

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  • Team News

    • If you want to order a District T Shirt please contact Tina Lloyd. Download Order Form. Cost is $15.00. You can view the logo here.
    • Congratulations to the Gators who have qualified for Districts so far:

      Katelyn Lebo: 50 Free, 50 Breast, 100 IM

      Lindsey Casner: 50 Back, 50 Free, 100 Back

      Emily Miller: 50 Breast

      Logan Roadcap: 50 Back, 50 Breast, 50 Fly, 200 IM

      Ava Kappenhagen: 50 Free, 200 IM

      Tatum Lloyd: 100 Fly, 200 IM

      Richard Cross: 50 Free, 100 Free, 200 Free, 100 Back, 100 Fly, 200 IM

      Samantha Lindsay: 100 Breast

      Addy Snyder: 100 Back, 100 Fly, 200 IM

      Kelsey Dorman: 100 Breasat

      Ian Lloyd: 100 Free, 200 Free, 100 Back, 100 Fly, 100 Breast, 200 IM

      12-under Girls Medley Relay (Lindsey Casner, Lauren Kofalt, Emily Miller and Natalie Miller)

      12-under Girls Free Relay (Lindsey Casner, Shannon Seiders, Emily Miller and Natalie Miller)

      13-14 Girls Free Relay (Ava Kappenhagen, Tatum Lloyd, Amanda Miller and Kelsey Seiders)

  • Upcoming Meets and Invitationals

    • February 16, 2013 Love to Swim Invitational @ Bloomsburg Area Middle School.

      Anyone interested in attending this event please contact Coach Doug

    • YSCAP League Championship Information. February 23-24, 2013

      This meet is a prelims/finals-style championship meet.

      The 400 IM, 500 Free, and relays will be deck-seeded timed finals.

      All 8 & Under and 15-18 events will be pre-seeded timed finals.

      All other events will be prelims/finals. 9-10 will have an A final only; 11-12 and 13-14 events will have A and B finals.

      Swimmers may swim up to 3 individual events and 1 relay per day of the Championships.

    • 2013 YMCA Pennsylvania Central District Swimming Championship Information.

      YMCA Pennsylvania Central District Swimming Championship is a time standard qualifying meet.

      Only swimmers who have achieved the qualifying times may compete in the District Championship.

      Please see Coach Doug if you are unsure of your eligibility.

      Unlike previous years a swimmer is now able to compete in a Maximum of 4 events (3 Individual).

      Friday March 8, 2013 - Long Distance Events.

      Saturday March 9, 2013 Morning Session for Junior Swimmers (Age 13-14 only)

      Saturday March 9, 2013 Afternoon Session for Senior Swimmers (Age 15-over only)

      Sunday March 10, 2013 Morning Session for Cadet Swimmers (Age 9-10 only)

      Sunday March 10, 2013 Afternoon Session for Prep Swimmers (Age 11-12 only)

    • End of Season Banguet scheduled for 4:00PM March 30, 2013 @ Millersburg Area Senior Center.

  • League Affiliation

    The Gators continue to compete in the YMCA Swim Coaches' Association of Pennsylvania. (YSCAP) is composed of member YMCA teams from the state of Pennsylvania. The mission and purpose of the association are to create an organized group of YMCA swim teams run by YMCA swim coaches dedicated to the successful growth of a swimmer's mind, body, and spirit, and to help all swimmers go beyond setting goals and find a true purpose for their life.

  • Practice Schedules for 2012/2013

    • Normal practice times unless otherwise noted on the calendar page.