Blue Dolphins Swim Team

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About YMCA Swim Team

Every kid has swimming abilities – there’s an Olympian swimmer in each of them. Help yours find their swimming potential through the County Y’s Blue Dolphins Swim Team! Swimmers of all ages and abilities participate in our Swim Teams. Led by caring coaches, we emphasize personal improvement through stroke technique and training, a strong work ethic and team work through competitive swimming. Swimmers compete locally with the opportunity to advance to the district, state and national level.

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Program Offerings

Quick Facts

Our team is open to swimmers age 5 (as of December 1, 2026) through age 19, and of any level or ability, provided they can pass a swim safety test (more details under “New Swimmers” below).

ONE TEAM. TWO LOCATIONS. ALL BLUE DOLPHINS.

The County YMCA Blue Dolphins Swim Team includes swimmers who regularly practice at PennWest Edinboro and our Meadville satellite location at the MARC. While swimmers practice primarily at their designated location throughout the season, we are one team—training, competing, and cheering each other on as Blue Dolphins!

SEASON KICKOFF – ALL BLUE DOLPHINS TOGETHER!

We’re kicking off our 2026–2027 season by bringing our Blue Dolphins together! During the first week of practice, our PennWest Edinboro swimmers will join our Meadville satellite swimmers at their regular practice location at the MARC.

September 28–October 1
MARC • Meadville
Monday–Thursday | 6–7:30 PM

PLUS, IT’S BRING A FRIEND WEEK!
What better way to kick off the season? Blue Dolphins are invited to bring a friend who may be interested in swim team to join us for a practice, meet the team, and see what being a Blue Dolphin is all about!

WEEK TWO – PENNWEST EDINBORO

Our PennWest swimmers transition to PennWest Edinboro for the second week of the season with a modified practice time:

October 5–8
PennWest Edinboro • McComb Fieldhouse
Monday–Thursday | 7–8:30 PM

REGULAR PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Beginning October 12, PennWest swimmers settle into their regular practice schedule:

PennWest Edinboro • McComb Fieldhouse
Monday–Thursday | 5–6:30 PM

Our Meadville satellite swimmers will continue their regular practice schedule at the MARC.

Throughout the season, there may be select dates when PennWest Edinboro is unavailable. On these dates, PennWest swimmers may have the opportunity to join our Meadville Blue Dolphins for practice at the MARC. Families will be notified in advance of any schedule or location changes.

For additional information, check out the “Forms and Information” tab at the bottom of this page, email Robin Leopold at [email protected], stop by the front desk, or check our Facebook page: County Y Blue Dolphins Faceboo

Join the Team

At the YMCA, the safety of children is our top priority. All volunteers must have current Act 33 and 34 clearances, as well as a completed volunteer application, which includes a Code of Conduct. As all Swim Team families will be asked to volunteer at swim meets, we require that at least one person per family become a certified volunteer for this purpose. Parents who have current Act 33 and Act 34 clearances may provide copies for their volunteer files. If the parent has no current clearances, the YMCA will obtain them at no cost to the applicant. Under “Forms and Information” you will find a link to complete an electronic application. We thank you for joining us in keeping our kids as safe as possible!

NEW SWIMMERS

CURIOUS ABOUT SWIM TEAM? COME SWIM WITH US!

Interested in joining the Blue Dolphins? We’d love to have you! New swimmers have the opportunity to meet our coaches, show us their swimming skills, and experience what being part of the team is all about.

NEW SWIMMER TRYOUT
Thursday, September 10
PennWest Edinboro • McComb Fieldhouse
5:30–6:30 PM

New swimmers must complete a swim evaluation prior to registering for the Blue Dolphins. This gives our coaches an opportunity to meet your swimmer, assess their current swimming skills, and ensure they are ready to participate safely and successfully with the team.

Advance registration is required. Sign up here

Can’t make the scheduled tryout? Contact us to arrange an alternate swim evaluation.

BRING A FRIEND WEEK
September 28–October 1
MARC • Meadville
6–7:30 PM

During our first week of practice, current Blue Dolphins are invited to Bring a Friend to experience swim team! It’s a great way for swimmers to meet the team, get in the pool, and see what being a Blue Dolphin is all about.

YMCA MEMBERSHIP

All Blue Dolphins swimmers must be or become YMCA members to participate, per Y-USA requirements.

RETURNING SWIMMERS

Please fill out the relevant forms listed below. Forms can be turned in at the County Y’s Membership Desk or emailed to Robin at [email protected]. All forms must be turned in to the County Y before your child’s first practice.

Registration is open Monday, August 24 through Saturday, November 21. Swimmers can register online at YMCA Swim Team, by phone (814.734.5700) or in person at the County Y’s front desk.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach – Robin Leopold

Coach Robin swam with the Elgin Illinois Y.M.C.A. Until 9th grade. Coach Robin played many sports in high school. In order to play basketball and swim, she swam at Sussex County Tech School on a U.S.A. swim club and played high school basketball. She also played volleyball and did the 800, 400, 400 hurdles, the 4 by 400 relay, and threw javelin for track. Coach Robin’s junior year, she qualified for the Olympic trials in Austin, Texas. Coach Robin went to Gannon where she played basketball. Coach Robin has always had aquatics in her life. For either pure enjoyment of swimming, competition, lifeguarding, water fitness, or teaching swim lessons and coaching.

Assistant Coach – Cassandra Caldwell

Coach Cassandra has been a part of the Blue Dolphins program for over a decade as a swim mom and assistant coach. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of competitive swimming. Caldwell began her swimming career as a Y swimmer in western Ohio. She went on to post a standout career for General McLane High School where she set multiple school records. She then swam for Mercyhurst -Northeast where she won an NJCAA National Championship in the 50 freestyle and finished as a 7-time All American. She has been a YMCA swim instructor and conducted hours of private lessons over the years. Her swimming prowess has been passed down to her four children, Brody, Bailey, Brinley, and Bo Caldwell who swim for the Blue Dolphins. Coach Cassandra is excited to share her and her family’s passion for swimming and assist in leading the team to success.