Kentucky · YMCA
Ashland Area YMCAAshland, KY · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 5 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Ashland Area YMCA went on to college swimming: 2 D1, 3 D3, at 4 programs. The most common are Bellarmine University, Centre College, College of Wooster.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 2 of its 5 college swimmers went to Bellarmine University, its most common destination in our data.
- 80% of its college swimmers stayed in Kentucky for college.
- Most of its college swimmers (3 of 5) went to NCAA Division III programs.
- 4 of its 5 college swimmers had freestyle as their best stroke before college.
Where Ashland Area YMCA swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
80%
4 of 5 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
100%
4 of 4 stayed until college
Moved on
0
reached college from another club
Colleges Ashland Area YMCA swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | D1 | 2 | 2023: 1, 2022: 1 | |
| Centre College | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| College of Wooster | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Transylvania University | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Centre College |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | College of Wooster |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bellarmine University |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Bellarmine University, Transylvania University |
Clubs near Ashland Area YMCA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundering Herd Aquatics | Huntington, WV | 16 mi | 5 | 1 |
How Ashland Area YMCA compares.
National
#1001
among clubs in our data
Kentucky
#9
of 15 Kentucky clubs in our data
YMCA
#135
of 397 clubs in our data for this region
Frequently asked questions
How many Ashland Area YMCA swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 5 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Ashland Area YMCA went on to college swimming: 2 D1, 3 D3, at 4 programs. The most common are Bellarmine University, Centre College, College of Wooster.
Which colleges did Ashland Area YMCA swimmers commit to?4 college programs, led by Bellarmine University, Centre College, College of Wooster. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Ashland Area YMCA compare with other clubs in Kentucky?In our data, Ashland Area YMCA ranks #9 among 15 Kentucky 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