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Swim Team
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
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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
2021 No Practice/Holidays:
Memorial Day – Mon., May 31
*TBD 1st week of August*
Labor Day – Mon., Sept. 6
Thanksgiving – Thurs., Nov. 25
Christmas Eve & Day – Fri., Dec. 24 & Sat., Dec. 25
New Years Day – Sat., Jan. 1
Summer 2021 Swim Meets:
(Additional entry fees for swim meets)
May 7-9 @ Greenville (USA)
May 15 @ Georgetown (YMCA)
May 21-23 @ Spartanburg (USA)
June 5 @ Beaufort, SC (YMCA)
June 12 @ Newberry (YMCA)
June 25-27 @ Spartanburg (USA)
*July 10-11 or July 31-Aug 1 @ Newberry YMCA Championships
**YMCA Regionals TBD
#July 15-18 Age Group State Championship (USA) @ TBD
#July 22-25 Senior State Championships (USA) @ 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 | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| 8/18/17 | 5/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | |
| Late Registration | 5/15/21 | 5/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 65.00 | $ 65.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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05/01/21 - 05/31/21
Sharks (advanced) 5 Days - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 2 hrs
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+ $50.00 | Register | |
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05/01/21 - 05/31/21
Sharks (advanced) 4 Day - Mo,Tu,Th,Fr - 2 hrs
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+ $25.00 | Register | |
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05/01/21 - 05/31/21
Eels (beginners) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr
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Register | ||
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05/01/21 - 05/31/21
Stingrays (intermediate) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1'15"
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Register | ||
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05/01/21 - 05/31/21
Sharks (advanced) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 2 hrs
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Register | ||
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05/01/21 - 05/31/21
Morning (Sharks) - Sa - 9:00 am - 2 hrs
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- $55.00 | Register |
Aiken Armada Meet Registration
Summer 2021 Swim Meets:
(Additional entry fees for swim meets)
May 7-9 @ Greenville (USA)
May 15 @ Georgetown (YMCA)
May 21-23 @ Spartanburg (USA)
June 5 @ Beaufort, SC (YMCA)
June 12 @ Newberry (YMCA)
June 25-27 @ Spartanburg (USA)
*July 10-11 or July 31-Aug 1 @ Newberry YMCA Championships
**YMCA Regionals TBD
#July 15-18 Age Group State Championship (USA) @ TBD
#July 22-25 Senior State Championships (USA) @ 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 | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| 8/1/18 | 12/31/22 | Front Desk | $ 83.00 | $ 83.00 | $ 83.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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05/15/21
Georgetown YMCA - Sa
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Register at front desk |
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05/21/21 - 05/23/21
Spartanburg USA - Su,Fr,Sa
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Register at front desk |
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06/05/21
Beaufort YMCA - Sa
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Register at front desk |
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06/12/21
Newberry YMCA - Sa
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Register at front desk |
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06/25/21 - 06/27/21
Spartanburg USA - Su,Fr,Sa
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Register at front desk |
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07/10/21 - 07/11/21
YMCA Championships @ Newberry - Su,Sa
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Register at front desk |
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07/15/21 - 07/18/21
USA State Champs (Age Group) @ TBD - Su,Th,Fr,Sa
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Register at front desk |
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07/22/21 - 07/25/21
USA State Champs (Senior) @ TBD - Su,Th,Fr,Sa
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Register at front desk |
Summer League Fee
Still need to pay monthly swim fee this is the payment for the 4 summer meets.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| 5/1/19 | 7/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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05/01/21 - 07/31/21
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24 / 30 Available |
Register Closes 07/31/2021 |
