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News & Info
Winter 2010
The goal of the Barracudas Swim Club is to introduce participants to competitive swimming skills, help them develop
better technique, and encourage lifetime participation in the sport according tothe YMCA of USA competitive aquatic
philosophy. Most of our swimmers move on to swim for their High School Teams.
There are 2 levels (Silver and Gold) for youth ages 6 - 15, and Platinum / Tri-swim for Adults.
Practice Days, and Times
Gold: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45-8:15pm
Silver -1: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45-7:45pm
Silver- 2: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45-7:45pm
Friday - Gold: 6:45-8:15pm
Friday - Silver: 6:45-7:45pm
Tri-Swim - Mondays 6:00-6:45pm
The Groups (Silver: usually about 6 to 12 year olds, Gold: 10 and up) are for the purpose of practice, we compete as a single team. The emphasis is stroke mechanics with a moderate amount of physical conditioning. The older group of swimmers also have an emphasis on conditioning. There are subdivisions within the practice groups so that everyone practices at a suitable level.
Attendance at all practices is not mandatory, keeping in mind; those who attend practices regularly will progress more rapidly and enjoy greater benefits than those who practice irregularly. If the swimmer will be gone for a period of time due to illness,vacation, etc. Please inform the coaches.
Swim Meets
Barracudas Swim Club participates in YMCA sanctioned meets organized by the local YMCAs of SE Michigan by invitation in the Fall and Winter sessions. We host an annual dual meet against the Carls Family YMCA of Milford in the in the month of March. A schedule of Meets is generally available at the beginning of each session.
Participation to meets is voluntary for each swimmer; there is a participation fee for each meet except for the dual Meet, and parents are required to drop and pick up swimmers at the venues.
We are encouraging all our swimmers to partcipate in our Annual Dual Meet on Saturday March 27 1:30-5:00pm at the Ann Arbor Y swimming pool.
Swim Meet Schedule - Winter 2010
| Meet (dates) | Location (Host) | Entry Deadline | Meet Information Packet | Meet Entry Form | Meet Results |
| Eastern "B" Cluster (Saturday March 6 2010) | L'Anse Creuse High School (Macomb YMCA) | 2-23-10 | Download Pdf | Download pdf | - |
| Annual Ann Arbor Y InterClub Dual Meet (Saturday March 27 2010) | Ann Arbor YMCA Pool (1:30 - 5:00pm) | 3-24-10 | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | - |
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Swim Suits
A lightweight suit, goggles and swim cap are important for swimmers. It is required to purchase a team suit to compete in the meets. If the swimmer wears a swim cap during competition, it is important that it be the club cap.
Our vendor is: Sun & Snow store, located at 2471 W. Stadium Boulevard Ann Arbor, 48103.
You can purchase directly from the store. Remember to ask for a 30% discount by mentioning
that you are a member of Ann Arbor YMCA Barracudas. See the design and pricing on the pdf
document below.
Swim Suit pdf
Coaching Staff
Thomas Nyongesa - (Head coach) Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Molly Lynch - Monday, Wednesday (Gold), Tri-Swim (Monday)
Matt Bombery - Monday, Wednesday (Silver 1)
Kira Collins - Monday, Wednesday (Silver 1) and Friday (Silver)
Kendall Chappell - Tuesday, Thursday (Silver 2) and Friday (Silver)
Denise Larkins - Tuesday, Thursday (Silver 2)
Cristina Bustamante - Tuesday, Thursday (Silver 2)
Chris Daigneault - Tuesday, Thursday (Silver 2)
Links
www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org
www.uss-michigan.com
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