Welcome to the YMCA of Darke County, Ohio (DCY) swim team web page. We are Darke County's premier competitive winter swim team for kids aged 6 to 18. We hope you enjoy our web site and the information it is able to provide.
The Shark's season runs from early October through March. We hope that through the spirit of healthy competition, the kids develop positive attitudes toward teamwork, competition, success and, yes, we even hope that the kids learn worthwhile lessons from failure.
Practices are held at least four days a week. Three of the weekly sessions are held at the Greenville branch, while one session is held at the Versailles branch. Optional Sunday practices are held at the Greenville branch.
The team will return two members of the coaching staff which has been in place the previous two years. Jim Detling will return, as will Emily Addington. Each of these coaches bring their own unique perspective toward the teaching of the kids. Each of the team members, regardless of level of ability, will receive feedback and guidance throughout the season from all coaches.
We hope you consider joining our "family" We, the coaches, truly believe that the benefits your child receives from being a part of our team are benefits that will continue beyond their competitive athletic years.
If you would like additional information, please feel free to e-mail Jim Detling at
jdetling@woh.rr.com. Thank you for your interest in the team. Go Sharks!!