For questions about swim team contact
860-343-6220 or email Head Coach Heather Chandor at hchandor@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.
TRY OUTS FOR FALL/WINTER 21/22 SEASON TEAM
Swim team is now closed for any new swimmers for levels 1 & 2 for the fall/winter season. We will have tryouts again in May for our Spring/Smmer season. If you have a swimmer aged 10 and over who has experience swimming on a competitive team and is interested in joining the Barracudas for the winter season, please contact Coach Heather, hchandor@midymca.org
FALL/WINTER 2021/22 TEAM INFORMATION
Level 1
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 2 days per week.
Level 2
Swimmers at this level can swim all 4 competitive strokes, can attempt to dive from a swim block and should be able to complete 50 yards freestyle without stopping. Practice 3 days per week.
Level 2a
Swimmers at this level have swum competitively, are committed to a practice & competition schedule and can navigate a full swim practice up to 2000 yards. Practice 4 days per week.
Level 3
For swimmers aged 11 & over who have Personal Best times close to or better than New England Championship qualifying times. Practice 5 days per week.
Level 4
For swimmers in High School who only swim for the Barracudas partial season due to competing for their High School team for the other part of the season. Practice 5 days per week.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MONDAYS
Level 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2a 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Level 3/4 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TUESDAYS
Level 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2a 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Level 3/4 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WEDNESDAYS
Level 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2a 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Level 3/4 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THURSDAYS
Level 2a 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Level 3/4 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FRIDAY
Dry Land Training for Level 3/4 (Starts October 1st)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
There will be other (optional) dryland training & conditioning days for all swimmers 11 & over starting Monday October 3rd. More details will be shared with swimmers who register for Fall/Winter swim team.
MEET SCHEDULE
October 16/17 in Hartford at either Indian Valley YMCA pool or Farmington Valley YMCA pool
November 13/14 at Middlesex YMCA & Maloney High School in Meriden
January 15/16 in Meriden
Late February/early March League Championships in Meriden specific date TBD
FEE INFORMATION
All swimmers must be current members of the Middlesex YMCA to register for swim team.
Contact Member Services for membership options 860-343-6201
Training fees
Level 1 - 3 is for a 22 week season, 9/20 - 2/25
Level 1
Full Family Member $396
Program Member $484
Level 2
Full Family Member $594
Program Member $726
Level 2a
Full Family Member $704
Program Member $880
Level 3
Full Family Member $880
Program Member $1100
Level 4
HS Boys - September 20 through end of November
Full Family Member $440
Program Member $550
HS Girls - November until February 25
Full Family Member $640
Program Member $800
Meet fees
Meet fees are still being determined based on the final location of our meets. Should be finalized by beginning of Sept.