Barracuda Swim Team

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Greater Lowell YMCA

Barracuda Summer Swim Team

(June 2^nd – August 13^th, 2010)

Requirements: Ages 6-18 and able to swim 25 yards on back and stomach without flotation

June 2 to 4: testing days to ensure correct swim level placement

This 11- week program focuses on learning and improving the four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Butterfly, Breastroke, and Backstroke) and other skills of competitive swimming. It is appropriate for current competitive swimmers and new swimmers. A few swim meets may be held during the season.

The four workout groups are generally based on ability and experience:

            Yellow: Beginners, new to competitive swimming

            Blue: Beginners with some stroke of competitive swim experience

            Red- Intermediates with stroke and competitive experience

            Green- Advanced swimmers
Note: All swimmers must attend a testing day to be placed in the correct workout group. If you cannot attend this practice, call to make arrangements with Coach Chris for proper placement.

Practice Times

Monday, Thursday, & Friday

5:30-6:30 Yellow

6:15-7:30 Blue

7:15-8:30 Red

7:15-8:45 Green

Tuesday & Wednesday

6:15-7:30 Blue

7:15-8:30 Red

7:15-8:45 Green

Cost

$30 registration fee- Covers the first two weeks of summer swim team

Yellow: $250 Full Members

Blue: $300 Full Members

Red/Green: $375 Full Members

All participants must be full YMCA members.