DeKalb County Swim Team (DCST)
Become A Champion
Our mission is to foster children's enjoyment of swimming as a life-long activity and sport by promoting individual skill improvement and achievement of personal goals through participation with other children within a framework of fun and friendship.
DCST Program Includes
- A Balanced program of practice, competition and social activities for 11 months of a year
- Instruction and training in competitive swimming for boys and girls in a highly structured, closely supervised and regularly scheduled format
- Participation according to age and abilitly level in competitions sanctioned by USS, the YMCA and the NCISC to ensure fair competition in a safe setting. These competitions are open to all competitors within a given age and abililty level.
- Just-for-fun social activities including holiday celebrations and end-of-season festivities
Team Stats
- 2025 District Champions
- Girls Overall 3rd Place at State
- 4 National Qualifications Winter 2024-2025
- 6 Age Group Qualifiers 2024-2025
Stroke Clinic
REGISTRATION
Description
Stroke Clinic is an opportunity for swimmers to learn more about the four competitive strokes prior to
trying out our Rookie Week.
Registration
July 27 2026
Session Dates
September 15 - 24
Schedule
Tuesday thru Thursday
Ages
ALL New Swimmers: 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
ALL Returning Swimmers: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fees
Members: $68
Non-Members: $88
Rookie Week
register
Description
Rookie Week is an opportunity to try out the team and meet the coaches!
Registration
Now Open
Sign up at dcst.org (Click Online Registration, Add a New Swimmer to your Cart, Fill out account information)
Session Dates
Fall: September 28 - October 2
Schedule
Monday - Friday
Ages
All Ages
8 & Under: Monday thru Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
9 & Older: Monday thru Thursday 5:00 - 6:00pm
All Ages: Mock Meet: Friday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Fees
Members & Non-Members
Register for DCST Today!
Contact:
Kayleigh Kozlowski
DCST Head Coach
kkozlowski@kishymca.org
815-375-5385
Or go to DCST website for more information: Kishwaukee YMCA / DeKalb County Swim Team Home
Aquatics
DCST Competitive Private Swim Lessons
DCST Competitive Private Swim Lessons are available to teach proper stroke mechanics for maximum athletic performance, plus tips and tricks on training for your upcoming races or triathlons.
Register for your Private DCST Swim Lessons Today! Contact DCST Head Coach Kayleigh Kozlowski.
