
BKHY Mission Statement BKHY is dedicated to developing and motivating swimmers at all levels. We support student athletes in the sport of competitive swimming by developing the character traits, technical skills and intense desire necessary for maximum realization of each individual's potential. BKHY provides a fun, team-building experience while instilling the YMCA's philosophy of character development. BKHY recognizes the contribution of all of its members and strives to maintain athletic excellence in a supportive team environment. |
BKHY Swimming
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| Northland 50 meters, outdoors 6000 Beechcroft Rd. Columbus 43229 Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday pm |
Worthington Hills Country Club 25 meters, outdoors 920 Clubview Blvd S Columbus 43235 Tuesday through Friday mornings |
Columbus North Sports Club 25 yards, indoors 888 Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus 43229 Monday, Wednesday & Friday |
Training Groups
Senior Elite
Head Coach Lew Timberman
Assistant coaches: Steven Helmuth and Laurie Karr
This is a new training group for summer 2008. It is designed for high school swimmers that desire a high level of training. This is an ideal group for swimmers at the YMCA National level or wishing to make an improvement in their performance to the national level or high school state level.
Schedule
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-8:45 pm, 50 meter at Northland
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
6:30-8:30 am swim, Columbus North
8:30-9:30 am dryland Cols North
OR swim 9-11 am, Coach Jeff
Tuesday & Thursday, WHCC 7-9 am
Summer Fee $450*
*Swimming for this group begins Tuesday, 5/27 at OSU, please check with Coach Laurie for the 5/27-6/6 schedule.
**Spring participants will receive a $100 discount.
Senior
Head Coach Laurie Karr (WHCC & Northland) & Jeff Riegler (Columbus North)
This training group is designed for the swimmers age 13-18 that want to improve their stroke technique and conditioning levels. Swimmers should choose their training schedule by location.
Schedule
WHCC Tuesday through Friday 7-9 am
Northland Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45-8:45 pm
Columbus North Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9-11 am
Summer Fee
One location - $175
Multiple locations, up to 6 practices per week $250 (you pick your schedule)
Scarlet Elite
Head Coaches Steven Helmuth & Laurie Karr
This is a new training group for summer 2008. It is designed for middle school swimmers that desire a high level of training. This is an ideal group for swimmers at the YMCA Zone level or wishing to make an improvement in their performance.
Schedule
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-8:30 pm, 50 meter at Northland, Coach Laurie
Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
8:30-9:30 am dryland Cols North, Coach Steven
9:30-11 am swim, Coach Steven
Summer Fee $280
Scarlet 1 & 2
Head Coach Laurie Karr (WHCC) & Russ Jurg (Northland)
This training group is designed for the swimmers age 9-12 that want to improve their stroke mechanics, conditioning levels and learn training methods. Swimmers should choose their training schedule by location.
Schedule
WHCC Tuesday through Friday 7:30-9 am
Northland Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45-8:15 pm
Summer Fee
One location - $150
Both locations $215
Gray
Head Coach Laurie Karr (WHCC) & Russ Jurg (Northland)
This training group is designed for the swimmers age 8 & younger that want to learn & improve all 4 competitive strokes and the basics of swim training. Swimmers should choose their training schedule by location.
Schedule
WHCC Tuesday through Friday 8-9 am
Northland Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45-7:45 pm
Summer Fee
One location - $110
Both locations $150
Questions? Call or email Coach Laurie at (614) 562-0544 or laurie@buckeyeswimclub.com
Online registration is available here
Winter 2008-2009 Facilities
(September through May)
The BKHY program offers a quality and fun competitive venue for Central Ohio youth swimmers. We currently offer swimming in 3 sites, Bellefontaine, Columbus Central (OSU) & Columbus North. Each swimmer should pick their facility based on location and coaching staff. Each location offers a small team environment where swimmers can excel with individualized coaching style and a friendly team atmosphere. Below is a brief descriotion of each location.
Columbus OSU: weekday evening swimming at OSU's Bill & Mae McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. This is the finest college facility in the country. Week-end swimming is at Aquatic Adventures in Hilliard. Aq. Adventures is a beautiful pool built by local scuba enthusiasts.


Columbus North Sports Club, located in the Best Western Columbus North. This recently renovated facility is conveniently located at 161 & 71. The facility also offers the team the opportunity to utilize training rooms in addition to the pool.
Bellefontaine, Hilliker YMCA: Our YMCA affiliate is a wonderful facility located 45 minutes west of Columbus in Bellefontaine. The Hilliker YMCA is a member of the prestigious Southwest Ohio YMCA league, offering competition against Cincinnati & Dayton YMCA's that are some of the best YMCA programs in the country.
Send mail to laurie@buckeyeswimclub.com with questions or comments about this web site. |