Barracudas Swim Club
Through the Y's swimming programs, kids have the opportunity to make friends, get active and discover what they can achieve. The goal of the Barracudas Swim Club is to create a strong team spirit, foster personal growth and improve each participant's swimming skills.
Practice Days and Times
Barracudas swimmers are divided into age groups for the purpose of practice. The emphasis is on stroke mechanics with a moderate amount of physical conditioning. For older swimmers (ages 11 and older), there is also an emphasis on conditioning. There are subdivisions within the practice groups so that everyone practices at a suitable level. The two practice groups compete together as a single team.
10 and Under: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:45 pm
11 and Older: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 pm
11 and Older: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45-8:15 pm
10 and Under: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Friday 11 and Older: 6:45-8:15 pm
Friday 10 and Under 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Tri-Swim (Adults): Mondays 6:00-6:45 pm
Attendance at all practices is not mandatory, although those who attend practices regularly will benefit and progress more rapidly. If your swimmer will be gone for a period of time due to illness or vacation, 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 encourage all our swimmers to participate in our annual dual meet with the Carls Family YMCA of Milford, which will be held at the Ann Arbor YMCA on a date to be determined in March 2012.
Participation in 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 off and pick up swimmers at the venues.
| MEET | HOST | DATE | REGiSTRATION FORM DUE |
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2011 Flint YMCA Falcons Fall Classic |
Flint YMCA | Oct. 29 | Oct. 14; Download meet info and registration form |
| 2011 Holiday Invitational | Farmington Family YMCA Stingrays | Dec. 10-11 | Nov. 19; Download meet info and registration form |
Swim Suits
A lightweight suit, goggles and swim cap are recommended for swimmers. Swimmers need to purchase a team swim suit to compete in the meets. Swimmers who wear swim caps during competition need to wear the Barracudas Swim Club cap.
Our vendor is Sun & Snow, located in the Westgate Shopping Center at 2471 W. Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor, 48103. Suits can be purchased directly from the store. Remember to ask for a 30% discount by mentioning that you are a member of Ann Arbor YMCA Barracudas.
Coaching Staff
Kira Collins - (Head Coach) 10 and Under: Friday; 11 and Older: Tuesday, Thursday
Thomas Nyongesa – 10 and Under: Monday, Wednesday; 10 and Under: Tuesday, Thursday
Matt Bombery – 10 and Under: Monday, Wednesday
Jane Finn – 11 and Older: Monday, Wednesday
Ryan Walker – 11 and Older: Monday, Wednesday
Shawn Greco– 11 and Older: Tuesday, Thursday
Lauren Moran - 11 and Older: Friday
Katrina Desantis– 10 and Under: Friday; 11 and Older: Friday
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