Burlington Aquatic Devilrays Launch Bold New Chapter With YMCA Partnership
07-08-2025
The Burlington Aquatic Devilrays (BAD) are proud to announce a bold new chapter in our club’s history: a partnership with the Ron Edwards Family YMCA in Burlington that will expand access to aquatic training, support local athletes, and deepen our impact in the community.
As part of the City of Burlington’s recent pool allocation process, BAD has secured 18 hours of pool time per week at City facilities for a four-year term beginning in the 2025 season.
Statement from the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays (BAD):
“The Burlington Aquatic Devilrays can confirm it has secured 18 hours of pool time per week at City of Burlington facilities for a four-year term, beginning with the 2025 season.
This agreement enables BAD to continue delivering a comprehensive range of swim programs—supporting athletes from the grassroots level through to high-performance training. It reflects our ongoing commitment to providing safe, structured, and competitive swimming opportunities for youth in Burlington.
We remain steadfast in our focus on athlete development, community engagement, and maintaining the highest standards in aquatic sport. As we move forward, BAD will continue to lead with integrity, collaboration, and a deep passion for growing the sport of swimming locally.
The Burlington Aquatic Devilrays are proud to continue our legacy of excellence and service, and we thank our families, coaches, and supporters for being an essential part of this journey.”
To complement and extend its programming, BAD has launched a new partnership with the Ron Edwards Family YMCA in Burlington, providing access to both pool space and dryland training facilities. This collaboration enhances BAD’s ability to deliver high-quality technical instruction and age-appropriate strength and conditioning, supporting athlete development across all levels. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to youth wellness, accessibility, and long-term athlete growth.
Statement from Manny Figueiredo, President & CEO, YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford:
“YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is proud to partner with the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays to support local athletes and families through expanded access to aquatic training and wellness opportunities.
This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing health, youth development, and community inclusion. By providing additional pool time and dryland training at the Ron Edwards Family YMCA, we’re helping more young people stay active, build lifelong skills, and thrive through sport.
Together, we’re helping to strengthen aquatics in Burlington and create more opportunities for youth to stay active and thrive.”
As we embark on this new chapter, we are proud to welcome back our returning athletes and grateful for their continued commitment to the club. We also look forward to welcoming new families into our community. We are grateful to the Ron Edwards Family YMCA for joining us as a new community partner, helping enhance our athlete development programming through access to additional technical training and wellness resources. Together, we are continuing to build a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing swim culture in Burlington.
About the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays (BAD)
The Burlington Aquatic Devilrays (BAD) is a not-for-profit, community-based swim club that has served Burlington youth for over 40 years. With a focus on development, leadership, and inclusion, BAD supports swimmers from learn-to-swim to national-level competition. We are proud to build not just strong athletes, but strong citizens.
The Burlington Aquatic Devilrays (BAD) is a not-for-profit, community-based swim club that has served Burlington youth for over 40 years. With a focus on development, leadership, and inclusion, BAD supports swimmers from learn-to-swim to national-level competition. We are proud to build not just strong athletes, but strong citizens.
