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 SPRING/SUMMER 2021 SEASON TEAM
Any new swimmer to the team must complete a tryout regardless if they are new to competitive swimming or have been swimming for another team.
Tuesday May 4 between 5:30pm - 6:30pm
or
Thursday May 6 between 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Once you register your swimmer for one of the try outs, you will receive an email with more details and your specific 10 minute try out appointment. Due to COVID restrictions we are using appointment times to keep everyone spread out.
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 one day per week. For the 2021 season, the competition meet schedule is still TBD .
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 2 days per week.
For the 2021 season, the competition meet schedule is still TBD .
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 3 days per week. Additional land conditioning times will be added once season starts for those 9 & older. For the 2021 season, the competition meet schedule is still TBD .
Level 3
For swimmers aged 11 & over who have Personal Best times close to or better than New England Championship qualifying times. Practice 4 days per week. Additional land conditioning times will be added once season starts. For the 2021 season, the competition meet schedule is still TBD .
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MONDAYS
Level 1 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Level 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TUESDAYS
Level 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2a 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3/4 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WEDNESDAYS
Level 1 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Level 2a 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3/4 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THURSDAYS
Level 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2a 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
Level 1
Full Member $180
Program Member $220
Level 2
Full Member $180
Program Member $220
Level 2a
Full Member $240
Program Member $300
Level 3
Full Member $320
Program Member $400