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DEFY Dolphins The official page for the Down East Family YMCA's Dolphin Swim Team.

What a great day of swimming at the Monster Meet! 🏊‍♀️🎃A huge thank you to PBAY for hosting! We are so proud of everyone...
10/31/2026

What a great day of swimming at the Monster Meet! 🏊‍♀️🎃

A huge thank you to PBAY for hosting! We are so proud of everyone and all their great swims!

Wishing everyone a safe and fun Halloween! 👻 Have a great weekend, and we’ll see you back at the pool on Monday, November 2nd, for the first day of regular season! 🐬

Halloween Practice was a SPOOK-tacular success! Our swimmers had a frightfully fun time in the pool and brought plenty o...
10/31/2026

Halloween Practice was a SPOOK-tacular success! Our swimmers had a frightfully fun time in the pool and brought plenty of Halloween spirit to practice!

Up next… MONSTER MEET @ PBAY!

GO DEFY!🐬

🏊‍♂️ Please help us welcome Coach Camden to the DEFY coaching staff!A former DEFY swimmer (same graduating year as Coach...
09/23/2026

🏊‍♂️ Please help us welcome Coach Camden to the DEFY coaching staff!

A former DEFY swimmer (same graduating year as Coach Ellie), Camden was a Junior National qualifier, multi-time YMCA National finalist, and still holds several DEFY records!

We’re excited to welcome Camden back to the Y and bring his experience, expertise, and enthusiasm for swimming to our team! 💙💛

Curious about our swim team? Do you have a child between the ages of 5 and 18 who loves the water?Join us for Swim Team ...
09/04/2026

Curious about our swim team? Do you have a child between the ages of 5 and 18 who loves the water?

Join us for Swim Team Evaluations:

Wednesday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m. in Ellsworth
Thursday, September 10 at 4:00 p.m. in Blue Hill

No preregistration is required—just arrive at the pool ready to swim! Can’t make either evaluation? Email Coach Matt at [email protected] to schedule another time.

Swimmers should bring:

A swimsuit
Goggles (no snorkel masks, please)
A hair tie or swim cap if their hair is shoulder-length or longer

Preseason begins September 14 and runs through October. The winter season begins November 2 and continues through February.

DEFY Dolphins Total Performance Camp 🐬Open to competitive swimmers ages 9+, this 4-day camp is designed to develop the c...
08/07/2026

DEFY Dolphins Total Performance Camp 🐬

Open to competitive swimmers ages 9+, this 4-day camp is designed to develop the complete swimmer.

Train with Coaches Matt, Maks & Ellie, as well as a number of our collegiate athletes as we focus on performance in and out of the water.

Each day includes:
• Skills & drills
• Race strategy
• Starts & turns
• Dryland + flexibility
• Nutrition training
• Video feedback
• Games & team building
Swimmers will be grouped by ability to ensure the best possible experience.
Spots are limited—secure yours today!
https://www.defymca.org/how-to-register/

This is a great program for any of our swimmers looking for some cross training. Practices generally don't interfere wit...
07/09/2026

This is a great program for any of our swimmers looking for some cross training. Practices generally don't interfere with swim, and games are on Sundays. Coach Emily is an incredible coach and a great mentor for young female athletes.

⚽ Future soccer stars wanted! ⚽

Downeast FC is looking for girls born between August 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014 to join our U14 Girls Travel Soccer Team this fall!

Whether your daughter is new to the game or already has experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of an encouraging team environment. Coach Emily is one of the best around—not only because of her soccer knowledge, but because she is passionate about developing the whole athlete and the whole person. She creates a positive, supportive culture where young women build confidence, leadership, resilience, and a love for the game.

If your daughter is athletic, eager to learn, and looking for a great team experience, we'd love to hear from you!

📅 Eligible Birthdates: August 1, 2012 – July 31, 2014

📧 Contact Coach Emily:
📩 [email protected]
📞 207-667-3086

Come be part of something special this fall! 💙⚽

Crosstraining day!
06/10/2026

Crosstraining day!

Our very own Coach Matt KILLED IT. We are thinking he may have a future career in dancing 🕺
05/17/2026

Our very own Coach Matt KILLED IT. We are thinking he may have a future career in dancing 🕺

Our DEFY family is rallying behind Matt & Elizabeth this weekend for Dancing with the Ellsworth Stars in support of The ...
05/14/2026

Our DEFY family is rallying behind Matt & Elizabeth this weekend for Dancing with the Ellsworth Stars in support of The Grand! 💃🕺

Check this out, catch the livestream, and help show the strength of our Swim Team community by voting for Team #4! 💪

One last push, Y family! 💪
Let’s show what our YMCA community can do.

This Saturday, our CEO, Matt Montgomery, is stepping way outside his comfort zone and onto the stage for Dancing with the Ellsworth Stars in support of our incredible community partner, The Grand.

The event may be sold out, but you can still catch all the action on The Grand’s livestream and help show the strength of the YMCA community by voting for Team #4!

Every $1 = 1 vote, and every vote supports an amazing cause.
Voting is open now: https://thegrandtheater.thundertix.com/donations/new?campaign_id=3397

Live stream here: youtube.com/live/jzdVRUYvskY?si=djKsyXQp_OhpW3fc

Let’s rally behind Matt & Elizabeth and finish strong! 🕺✨

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Ellsworth, ME
04605

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