For more than a workout. For a better us.™
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.
SUMMER SWIM CLINICS
Open to swimmers aged12 & under.
Will have 2 groups in each session, one for swimmers with some swim team experience or who have had extensive swim lessons and can do freestyle flip turns and dive off a starting block. Second group will be for seasoned swim team swimmers who are looking to refine their skills.
Mondays & Wednesday evenings 5:00pm – 6:30pm
All weeks include stroke work, starts & turns.
Each week limited to 8 participants
Week 1 7/26 & 7/28 CLOSED
Week 2 8/2 & 8/4 Breastroke
Week 3 8/9 & 8/11 Backstroke
Week 4 8/16 & 8/18 Butterfly
Weekly fee - $40 full member / $50 program member / $60 non member
Register online
https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG5241
or call 860- 343- 6201
TRY OUTS FOR FALL/WINTER 21/22 SEASON TEAM
Any new swimmer interested in joining the Barracudas swim team must attend a tryout.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Monday 9/13 - 5 timeslots to choose from
5:15pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm
Wednesday 9/15 - 5 timeslots to choose from
5:15pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm
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.
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
Fees for Fall/Winter 21/22 season will be listed soon.