Iowa · YMCA
Central Branch YMCA / MACR SharksCedar Rapids, IA · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 6 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks went on to college swimming: 2 D2, 1 D3, 3 NAIA, at 5 programs. The most common are University of Saint Mary, Dordt College, Saint Michael's College.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 2 of its 6 college swimmers went to University of Saint Mary, its most common destination in our data.
- 3 competed in the KCAC, the conference with the most of its college swimmers.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2024, with 3 college swimmers.
Where Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
67%
4 of 6 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
80%
4 of 5 stayed until college
Moved on
1
reached college from another club
Colleges Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Mary | NAIA | 2 | 2024: 1, 2023: 1 | |
| Dordt College | NAIA | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Saint Michael's College | D2 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Southwest Baptist University | D2 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Univ of Wisconsin-La Crosse | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Southwest Baptist University |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Dordt College, Univ of Wisconsin-La Crosse, University of Saint Mary |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | University of Saint Mary |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Saint Michael's College |
Clubs near Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks.
Clubs with audited pages within 30 miles, nearest first. Distance is straight-line between each club's main training site.
| Club | City | Distance | College swimmers | NCAA D1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar Swim Team | Marion, IA | 7 mi | 9 | 4 |
| Iowa Flyers Swim Club | Iowa City, IA | 23 mi | 25 | 15 |
How Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks compares.
National
#883
among clubs in our data
Iowa
#10
of 22 Iowa clubs in our data
Per member
4.5
college swimmers per 100 members
133 USA Swimming members · #8 in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
How many Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 6 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks went on to college swimming: 2 D2, 1 D3, 3 NAIA, at 5 programs. The most common are University of Saint Mary, Dordt College, Saint Michael's College.
Which colleges did Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks swimmers commit to?5 college programs, led by University of Saint Mary, Dordt College, Saint Michael's College. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks compare with other clubs in Iowa?In our data, Central Branch YMCA / MACR Sharks ranks #10 among 22 Iowa clubs with college swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026, by number of college swimmers.
About this data. Club pages are published only after the data passes our audit. Figures are for reference only. How we count