Last modified: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:09 AM EDT

YMCA starting new swimming program

The Attleboro YMCA introduces a new program to be held at the Norton Outdoor Center as part of the ongoing expansion to the facility. The Finberg Flyers Swim Club will be a recreational competitive swim team that uses the eight lane pool located at the Outdoor Center that currently hosts both Camp Finberg and the Swim Club.

The Flyers Program will be directed by North Attleboro High School and Clark University swim coach Tim Kelly. Also on staff will be Attleboro YMCA Tsunami assistant Edwin Fladger, Clark Univeristy swimmer and former North Attleboro High School standout Elizabeth Rosen and Catholic University swim standout Chris Cummings, also a former NAHS captain and All-Star swimmer.

The program is for swimmers ages 6-16 as of July 1, 2008 and designed to teach basic stroke technique, being part of a team and to build relationships through the sport of swimming. Practices will be held at the Finberg Pool located near the Norton and Attleboro town line on Route 123, Monday-Thursday with 10-unders from 5-6 p.m. and 11-overs, 6-7:30 p.m. Practice and meet particpation is flexible.

Registration for the Program will take place at the Attleboro YMCA front lobby this Saturday, May 17, 11a.m.-1 p.m. For more info, visit the YMCA Web site www.attleboro-tsunami.com or call the YMCA at 508-222-7422.