Lake Houston YMCA offers swim meet competition for youth

Summer's still in swing, and for those kids who love swimming and a good competition, there's plenty of time -- and water -- at the Lake Houston YMCA for swim meets.

The Lake Houston YMCA is inviting youth ages 5-18 to become part of its swim team competitive program during the summer months.

The program focuses on the development of swimmers of all ages and abilities.

To be part of a swim team, participants must have the ability to swim 25 yards without stopping and be YMCA members. Children enrolled in the YMCA Swim Academy must have completed Minnow level or higher or level 3 or higher in Red Cross lessons.

The YMCA swim team offers up to three practice times a week, and swimmers are encouraged to attend at least two of these. Swim meets are scheduled against other teams in the Minnesota State League. These competitions are usually held at other YMCAs in the metro area on Saturdays.

The Lake Houston YMCA is located at 2420 W. Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood.

For more information, call 281-360-2500 or visit www.ymcahouston.org/lake-houston.