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 Fall/Winter Season 2023
The season officially begins the week of September 18th. Swim Clinics for registered team members will take place the week of September 11th. Tryouts will continue throughout the season....Contact US to set up a time to meet with a coach!
TEAM INFORMATION
Freshman:
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.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE - FALL / WINTER
The season officially begins the week of September 18th. Swim Clinics for registered team members will take place the week of September 11th. Tryouts will continue throughout the season....Contact US to set up a time to meet with a coach!
FEE INFORMATION
All swimmers must be current members of the Middlesex YMCA to register for swim team.
Learn more about Membership options HERE.