Michigan · YMCA
Southwest Y SharksKalamazoo, MI · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 9 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Southwest Y Sharks went on to college swimming: 4 D1, 2 D2, 3 D3, at 9 programs. The most common are James Madison University, Kalamazoo College, Miami University.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 6 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2022, with 4 college swimmers.
- 78% of its college swimmers are men.
Where Southwest Y Sharks swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
44%
4 of 9 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
36%
4 of 11 stayed until college
Moved on
7
reached college from another club
Colleges Southwest Y Sharks swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Kalamazoo College | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Miami University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Nova Southeastern University | D2 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Pitzer College (Pomona-Pitzer) | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Rhodes College | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| University of Toledo | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Wayne State University | D2 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Xavier University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Kalamazoo College |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | University of Toledo, Wayne State University, Xavier University |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Pitzer College (Pomona-Pitzer) |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | James Madison University, Miami University, Nova Southeastern University, Rhodes College |
Clubs near Southwest Y 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kalamazoo Crocs | Kalamazoo, MI | under 1 mi | 15 | 5 |
| Lakeview Aquatic Club | Battle Creek, MI | 19 mi | 4 | 1 |
| South Central Swimming | Battle Creek, MI | 23 mi | 13 | 0 |
How Southwest Y Sharks compares.
National
#612
among clubs in our data
Michigan
#19
of 52 Michigan clubs in our data
Per member
19.6
college swimmers per 100 members
46 USA Swimming members · #4 in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
How many Southwest Y Sharks swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 9 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Southwest Y Sharks went on to college swimming: 4 D1, 2 D2, 3 D3, at 9 programs. The most common are James Madison University, Kalamazoo College, Miami University.
Which colleges did Southwest Y Sharks swimmers commit to?9 college programs, led by James Madison University, Kalamazoo College, Miami University. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Southwest Y Sharks compare with other clubs in Michigan?In our data, Southwest Y Sharks ranks #19 among 52 Michigan 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