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The goals of our swim teams are to be recreational and competitive and to expand on the fundamentals of competitive swimming.

Meets are voluntary and DO require additional fees.

Swimmers must be able to complete 1 length (25M) of freestyle and 1 length (25M) backstroke without a pause to qualify for the team.

Swim Team participation is open to ages 5-21 years old.

Barracuda Swim Team – Wilson Family YMCA Augusta, GA

Armada Swim Team – Aiken County Family YMCA Graniteville, SC

Aiken Armada

Aiken
12/1/20 - 12/31/20
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EELS

Beginner swimmers that are working on learning all four strokes and turns.

PRACTICE:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
5:00PM-6:00PM

STINGRAYS

Intermediate swimmers who have learned all four strokes and turns with few illegal infractions. They are capable of swimming a minimum of 100 yards in any given stroke.

PRACTICE:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
5:00PM-6:15PM

SHARKS

The most advanced group of swimmers. Encouraged to swim 5 days a week and are at least 11 years old.

PRACTICE:

3 DAY OPTIONS:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
5:45PM-7:45PM

4 DAY OPTION:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 5:45PM-7:45PM
Fridays: 5:00PM-7:00PM

5 DAY OPTION:
Monday – Friday
Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 5:45PM-7:45PM
Weds. & Fri.: 5:00PM-7:00PM

No Practice/Holidays:
Labor Day (Mon. Sept. 7)
Thanksgiving Day (Thurs. Nov. 26)
Black Friday (Fri. Nov. 27)
Christmas Eve (Thurs. Dec. 24)
Christmas Day (Fri. Dec. 25)
New Year’s Eve (Thurs. Dec. 31)
New Year’s Day (Fri. Jan 1)

Winter 2020-2021 Swim Meets:
(Additional entry fees for swim meets)

December 12 @ Columbia, SC NW YMCA of Irmo (YMCA & USA)
January 9 @ Columbia, SC NW YMCA of Irmo (YMCA & USA)
January 16-17 IMX Cup @ Duncan, SC Middle Tyger YMCA (USA only) – min. 10 swimmers
January 29-31 Last Chance Meet @ Rock Hill, SC (USA only) – min. 10 swimmers
#February 11-14 Senior State @ Duncan, SC Middle Tyger YMCA (USA only)
#February 18-21 Age Group State @ Greenville, SC (USA only)
*TBD YMCA Championships @ TBD
#March 4-7 Senior Sectionals @ Carey, NC (USA only)
#March 11-14 Age Group Sectionals @ Atlanta, GA (USA only)
**March 11-14 YMCA Regionals @ TBD (YMCA & USA)
+March 29-April 2 YMCA Nationals @ TBD

# Swimmer must meet USA time standard to attend.
*Swimmers must participate in 2+ YMCA meets & have qualifying times.
** Swimmer must participate in 3+ YMCA meets & have qualifying times.
+ Swimmer must meet time standards, participate in 3 YMCA meets including 1 championship level meet.

 

Registration Information  

Open Close MetroBranchNon-Member
8/18/17 12/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00$ 60.00

Available Sessions

Start Date End Date Special Rate
12/1/20 12/31/20 Sharks (advanced) 5 Days - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 2 hrs + $50.00 Register  
12/1/20 12/31/20 Sharks (advanced) 4 Day - Mo,Tu,Th,Fr - 2 hrs + $25.00 Register  
12/1/20 12/31/20 Eels (beginners) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr Register  
12/1/20 12/31/20 Stingrays (intermediate) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1'15" Register  
12/1/20 12/31/20 Sharks (advanced) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 2 hrs Register  
12/1/20 12/31/20 Saturday Morning (Sharks) - Sa - 9:00 am - 2 hrs - $55.00 Register  

Aiken Armada Meet Registration

Aiken
8/1/20 - 12/31/20
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Winter 2020-2021 Swim Meets:
(Additional entry fees for swim meets)

December 12 @ Columbia, SC NW YMCA of Irmo (YMCA & USA)
January 9 @ Columbia, SC NW YMCA of Irmo (YMCA & USA)
January 16-17 IMX Cup @ Duncan, SC Middle Tyger YMCA (USA only) – min. 10 swimmers
January 29-31 Last Chance Meet @ Rock Hill, SC (USA only) – min. 10 swimmers
#February 11-14 Senior State @ Duncan, SC Middle Tyger YMCA (USA only)
#February 18-21 Age Group State @ Greenville, SC (USA only)
*TBD YMCA Championships @ TBD
#March 4-7 Senior Sectionals @ Carey, NC (USA only)
#March 11-14 Age Group Sectionals @ Atlanta, GA (USA only)
**March 11-14 YMCA Regionals @ TBD (YMCA & USA)
+March 29-April 2 YMCA Nationals @ TBD

# Swimmer must meet USA time standard to attend.
*Swimmers must participate in 2+ YMCA meets & have qualifying times.
** Swimmer must participate in 3+ YMCA meets & have qualifying times.
+ Swimmer must meet time standards, participate in 3 YMCA meets including 1 championship level meet.

 

Registration Information  

Open Close MetroBranchNon-Member
8/1/18 4/30/21 Front Desk $ 20.00$ 20.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Start Date End Date
8/1/20 12/31/20 USA Swimming Dues '20-'21 Register at
front desk
12/5/20 12/5/20 Beaufort YMCA - Sa Register at
front desk

Jingle Swim Meet

Wilson
12/12/20 - 12/12/20
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Registration Information  

Open Close MetroBranchNon-Member
11/12/20 12/6/20 Online / Front Desk $ 5.00$ 5.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Start Date End Date Spots
Available
12/12/20 12/12/20 2 Registered.
More Available		 Register  
Closes
12/06/2020

Swim Team Caps

Wilson
11/30/17 - 12/31/20
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Silicone swim caps for the Barracudas Swim Team.

Registration Information  

Open Close MetroBranchNon-Member
6/1/17 12/31/20 Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 15.00

Available Sessions

Start Date End Date Spots
Available
11/30/17 12/31/20 5 / 40 Available Register at
front desk

Swim Team Sweatshirts

Wilson
11/1/18 - 12/31/20
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Registration Information  

Open Close MetroBranchNon-Member
11/1/18 12/31/20 Front Desk $ 20.00$ 20.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Start Date End Date Spots
Available
11/1/18 12/31/20 11 Registered.
More Available		 Register at
front desk

Wilson Barracudas

Wilson
12/1/20 - 12/18/20
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Our Barracuda Swim Team is a recreational swim team that expands on the fundamentals of competitive swimming.
Meets are voluntary and do require additional fees.
Swimmers must be able to complete 1 lap of the pool freestyle and 1 lap backstroke without a pause to qualify for the team.

 

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close MetroBranchNon-Member
6/17/19 12/31/20 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00$ 90.00

Available Sessions

Start Date End Date Special Rate
12/1/20 12/18/20 $50 - $80 Register