West Virginia · YMCA
YMCA of Kanawha Valley KrakenCharleston, WV · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 6 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken went on to college swimming: 3 D1, 2 D2, 1 NAIA, at 6 programs. The most common are Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Queens University of Charlotte.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 67% of its college swimmers stayed in West Virginia for college.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2026, with 3 college swimmers.
Where YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
33%
2 of 6 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
50%
2 of 4 stayed until college
Moved on
2
reached college from another club
Colleges YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis & Elkins College | D2 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Fairmont State University | D2 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Queens University of Charlotte | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of Kentucky | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| WVU Institute of Technology | NAIA | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| West Virginia University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Davis & Elkins College, WVU Institute of Technology, West Virginia University |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fairmont State University |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Queens University of Charlotte, University of Kentucky |
Clubs near YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken.
No other audited club page within 30 miles — the nearest ones are shown. Distance is straight-line between each club's main training site.
| Club | City | Distance | College swimmers | NCAA D1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundering Herd Aquatics | Huntington, WV | 42 mi | 5 | 1 |
| Ashland Area YMCA | Ashland, KY | 58 mi | 5 | 2 |
How YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken compares.
National
#883
among clubs in our data
West Virginia
#4
of 6 West Virginia clubs in our data
Per member
4.1
college swimmers per 100 members
145 USA Swimming members · #5 in West Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How many YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 6 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken went on to college swimming: 3 D1, 2 D2, 1 NAIA, at 6 programs. The most common are Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Queens University of Charlotte.
Which colleges did YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken swimmers commit to?6 college programs, led by Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Queens University of Charlotte. The full list by class is on this page.
How does YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken compare with other clubs in West Virginia?In our data, YMCA of Kanawha Valley Kraken ranks #4 among 6 West Virginia 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