We are a YMCA and USA competitive swim team located at the Bath Area Family YMCA in Bath, Maine. Coached by Aaron Huynh and Emily Hammer, the team has approximately 180 swimmers aged 7 to 19.
Our name “LONG REACH” comes from the original name of the stretch of river on which Bath is located. Our mascot fish is the Snail Darter which is an endangered species of fish that lives in the Tennessee River. Its strength is its ability to survive the onslaught of man.
LRSC strives to offer a fun, safe, healthy, environment that allows an athlete to learn athletic and life skills, set goals and adopt a positive work ethic while providing a positive experience where the self-motivated swimmer can thrive. In doing so, we hope to provide productive student athletes that will be confident self-motivated leaders and role models for the future.
Coaching Philosophy…
A swimmer with a sincere desire to meet goals, improve technique, and improve times, will do so. A half-hearted effort will yield a similar half-hearted result. Because it is important that children develop as well-rounded individuals, swimmers that wish to participate in an out of season sport or activity are encouraged to do so. As those activities come to an end, a greater priority should be given to swimming.
For more information, please contact Aaron Huynh.
More information about our team can be found in the LRSC Handbook.
Practice Group Requirements :
- A Group:
- Highschool Only
- Must Attend at least 3 YMCA Meet and YMCA Maine State Championship Meet
- Must participate in Aquathon
- This is the highest level for the fastest and most dedicated swimmers
- B+ Group:
- Must Attend at least 3 YMCA Meet and YMCA Maine State Championship Meet
- Must be willing an able to swim 200 in any stroke at any meet
- Must participate in Aquathon
- B Times
- Coaches Discretion
- This is for the fastest and most dedicated swimmers under the high school age and is to prepare for the transition to A group
- B Group:
- Must Attend at least 3 YMCA Meet and YMCA Maine State Championship Meet
- Must be able to do a 200 freestyle with all flip turns
- Must be willing to dive off the block
- Must participate in Aquathon
- Coaches Discretion
- B swimmers are highly skilled and work on skills and endurance are stressed.
- C Group:
- Must Attend at least 3 YMCA Meet and YMCA Maine State Championship Meet
- Must be able to do a 100 freestyle with all flip turns
- Must be able to do a 50 backstroke
- Must participate in Aquathon
- Coaches Discretion
- This group is designed for younger swimmers that may have a season or two experience that are still learning about the “basics” and are still working on breaststroke/butterfly
- D Group:
- Must Attend at least 3 YMCA Meet and YMCA Maine State Championship Meet
- Must be able to swim a 50 freestyle
- Must be able to swim a 25 backstroke
- Participate in Aquathon
- This group is for the majority of 8+ under aged swimmers and newer 12 and under aged swimmers. They learn strokes and competitive basics.
- Snaildarter Club:
- Must be able to do a 25 freestyle w/ head in the water
- Must be able to do 12.5-25 yards of backstroke
- No Snorkel Goggles / Water Shirts Allowed
- This group is for the majority 8 & Under and newer swimmers. They primarily work on freestyle, backstroke, and endurance in the water.