For questions about swim team contact Head Coach Alicia Hernandez at ahernandez@midymca.org
The Barracudas Swim Team is committed to providing an enjoyable and positive experience for swimmers while developing their endurance, skill, physical ability and mental stamina through a supportive and wholesome social outlet that encourages excellence, teamwork, and camaraderie.
The Barracudas swim team is a member of the Yankee Cluster Swim League as well as USA Swimming.
TRYOUTS for Spring Season
Tryouts were held 2/27/23 - 3/2/23. For an in season tryout, contact Coach Alicia for more information and to set up a time to TRYOUT.
TEAM INFORMATION
Guppies:
Entry point for most new swimmers aged 10 & under onto the swim team unless previous competitive swim experience. Swimmer should be able to swim 25 yards of the pool freestyle, 25 yards backstroke & should be comfortable diving from the side of the pool. Practice 4 days per week. Optional $10 per month addition to attend Friday Night Yoga training 7:00pm - 7:45pm.
Juniors:
Swimmers at this level can swim all 4 competitive strokes, can attempt to dive from a swim block and should be able to complete 100 yards freestyle without stopping. Practice 4 days per week. Optional $10 per month addition to attend Friday Night Yoga training 7:00pm - 7:45pm. Swim meet attendance is required.
Seniors:
Swimmers at this level have swum competitively, are committed to a practice & competition schedule and can navigate a full swim practice over 3,500 yards. For swimmers typically aged 13 & up but also for swimmers age 11 & up that are dedicated to growing as an athlete. These are swimmers looking for a serious challenge while having practices tailored to their ability. Practice 5 days per week including Yoga training on Friday nights 7:00pm-7:45pm Swim meet attendance is required.
MEET SCHEDULE - Spring/Summer season coming soon!
Meet Fees Paid at the time of registration for each meet.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE 3/6/23 - 8/18/23
FEE INFORMATION
All swimmers must be current members of the Middlesex YMCA to register for swim team.
Learn more about Membership options HERE.