ILVY Dolphins

09/01/2026

🏊‍♀️🛍️ Did you know that when you shop through our eam store on SwimOutlet . com, the team receives a percentage of the sales? 🙌💜

You can purchase suites, goggles, and other swim equipment, and every purchase helps support our team 🏊‍♂️✨

We recently updated the store with lots of new options 🎉 If there is something you are looking for that you don't see in the team store, send a message to Coach Kate or Coach Caryn. We can see about getting it added so your purchase can help support the team too! 🏊‍♀️💜

Happy shopping! 🛒😊

Shop Illinois Valley YMCA Dolphin Swim Team’s Store for Customized Team Suits, Swim Gear, Fan Wear, and Spiritwear. Free Shipping on $49+. Low Price Guarantee.

08/30/2026

🏊🏼‍♀️ Looking for something GREAT to get your kids involved in this fall 🏊🏻‍♂️

Maybe it's time to give the swim team a try 👀

The ILVY Dolphins isn't just about learning how to swim faster. It's about watching your kid:

💪🏾 Build confidence

✨ Learn discipline and strong work ethic

🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Make friendships that will last a lifetime

🎯 Set goals and learn to push themselves

💜 Find a team that celebrates the wins and supports them through the tough days

👏🏽 Learn that sometimes the biggest victories aren't always on the scoreboard

Swimming is an individual sport, but there is something magical about doing it together as a team! Watching these kids encourage each other, cheer each other on, and grow together is one of the best parts of being a swim parent 🥺

The best part? Not needing to know if your kid is "good enough" they just have to be willing to learn, work hard, and be ready to have some fun! (They also need to be able to make I across the pool without being afraid or need assistance)

📆 Rookie Week: September 8, 9, 10

⏰ 5:30-6:15

📍 Illinois Valley YMCA

🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏾‍♂️ Short Course Season: September 28th - mid March

Come give it a try, you may just find your kids new favorite place to be 💜

📲Scan the QR code, click below, or email Coach Kate at [email protected] for more information

The ILVY Dolphins Swim Team is waiting for you 🐬

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C044FA8A92DAAFF2-64971518-ilvy?useFullSite=false

08/23/2026

🚨 TRIVIA NIGHT BONUS! 🚨

Want a little extra control over the game? 👀

The FIRST table to register gets to pick the theme for ONE of our trivia rounds! 🎯🧠

You pick the topic, it will stay a secret…we’ll bring the questions! 😈

So don’t wait! Gather your team, come up with your best round theme, and be the first table to register! 🏆

Who’s ready to put their random knowledge to the test? 🍻🤓

📚🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT IS COMING!
Register your team before someone else beats you to it! 👀

https://forms.gle/Du7kHWV8bvnWD7CP8

08/18/2026

🦸‍♀️🦸 TRIVIA NIGHT: COMIC BOOK EDITION! 🦸‍♂️🦹

Calling all superheroes, supervillains, comic book fans, and trivia buffs! Get your team together for a night of comic book-themed trivia, fun, raffles, food, drinks, and CASH PRIZES! 📚💥

📅 Friday, November 21st
📍 Fire on Fifth
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🧠 Trivia Begins: 7:00 PM
🐬 Teaming up with the Ottawa Dolphins Swim Team

💰 Tables are $100
👥 Up to 10 players per table

🏆 PRIZE MONEY for the Top 3 Tables!
🎟️ Raffles throughout the evening
🍔 Food & beverages available for purchase from Fire on Fifth

Think you know your Marvel, DC, classic comics, superheroes, supervillains, and everything in between? This is your chance to prove it! 🦸‍♀️🦇🕷️

Costumes are absolutely encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite hero or villain and make a night of it! 🎭

Gather your team, pick your superhero identity, and get ready to battle it out for comic book trivia supremacy! 💥

Tables are limited, so start putting your team together now!

📣 Tag your trivia team below! Who's joining you?

Click https://forms.gle/Du7kHWV8bvnWD7CP8 to RSVP or text 815.910.3265

08/16/2026

What happens when you have...

💪🏼 Hard work

🛟 Friendships that last a lifetime

⏱️ Coaches who love their swimmers

🔥 A team that pushes you to be your best

😂 Plenty of laughs along the way

🏊🏼‍♀️ A whole lot of dedication

💜 And a love for a sport that brings you all together

✨The ILVY Swim Team is what happens 🏊🏻‍♂️

💜💜💜 Rookie week is just around the corner, sign up here ➡️ https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C044FA8A92DAAFF2-64971518-ilvy?useFullSite=false

08/11/2026

Sam is in her senior year 👩🏻‍🎓and has been a 🐬 since she was in elementary school 👨🏼‍🏫

✅ please check out the article and give her your vote 🗳️

Make your vote count in the inaugural poll for Peoria Journal Star Preseason High School Girls Swimmer of the Year.

08/04/2026

Join the swim team! We have a great program to help your kids develop as an athlete and a person!

08/03/2026

Ready to give swim team a try?

🏊🏼‍♀️💜Rookie Week is almost here! 💜🏊

Have a kid who’s been thinking about joining swim team? This is the perfect chance to jump in! 🌊

Join us for Rookie Week on:
📅 September 8th, 9th & 10th
🕠 5:30–6:15 PM

💫 Whether your swimmer is looking to improve their skills, make new friends, or just see what swim team is all about, we’d love to have them in the pool with us! 🐬

Swimming teaches so much more than strokes and turns:
💜 A lifelong skill
💜 Confidence and self-motivation
💜 Teamwork while still celebrating individual success
💜 Friendships that last far beyond the pool

💦 Scan the QR code on the flyer
💻 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FA8A92DAAFF2-64971518-ilvy #/
👩🏼‍💻Email [email protected] with any questions

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Dolphins! 🐬💜

07/20/2026

Congrats to the team! 3rd place overall girls for medium team!

Boys 21u freestyle relay 9th!
Girls 21u freestyle relay 8th!
Sam placed 4th in the 200 IM and State Champion in the 100 back!

We were small but mighty. And thanks to the moms who worked awards with me all weekend!

😴🏊🏊‍♀️🏅