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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
Ben’s Group: 5:00PM-6:15PM
JP’S Group: 5:30PM-6:45PM
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)
November 14 @ Columbia, SC NW YMCA of Irmo (YCMA & USA)
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 | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/17 | 12/31/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Start Date | End Date | Special Rate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/20 | 9/30/20 | Sharks (advanced) 5 Days - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 2 hrs | + $50.00 | Register | |
| 9/1/20 | 9/30/20 | Sharks (advanced) 4 Day - Mo,Tu,Th,Fr - 2 hrs | + $25.00 | Register | |
| 9/1/20 | 9/30/20 | Stingrays (intermediate) - Mo,Tu,Th - 1'15" | Register | ||
| 9/1/20 | 9/30/20 | Eels (beginners) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr | Register | ||
| 9/1/20 | 9/30/20 | Sharks (advanced) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 2 hrs | Register |
Aiken Armada Apparel
Silicon Swim Cap – $14
Short Sleeve T-shirt – $10
Long Sleeve T-shirt – $15
Hooded Sweatshirts – $20
Full-Zip Hoodie – $25
Goggles – $7
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | ||
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| 9/1/18 | 12/31/20 | Front Desk | $ 14.00 | $ 14.00 | $ 14.00 |
Available Sessions
| Start Date | End Date | Special Rate | |||
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| 9/1/18 | 12/31/21 | Hooded Sweatshirt | + $6.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 9/1/18 | 12/31/21 | Long Sleeve T-Shirt | - $1.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 9/1/18 | 12/31/21 | Short Sleeve T-Shirt | - $4.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 9/1/18 | 12/31/21 | Silicon Swim Caps |
Register at front desk |
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| 2/13/19 | 12/31/21 | Championships Swim Camp | - $2.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 3/20/19 | 12/31/21 | Circuit Goggles | - $7.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 6/26/19 | 12/31/21 | Tech Suit Donation | + $162.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 9/1/19 | 12/31/21 | 2XL Upcharge | - $12.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 9/1/19 | 12/31/21 | 3XL Upcharge | - $10.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 9/1/19 | 12/31/21 | Crewneck Sweatshirt | + $3.00 |
Register at front desk |
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| 9/1/19 | 12/31/21 | Tank Top | - $3.00 |
Register at front desk |
Aiken Armada Meet Registration
Winter 2020-2021 Swim Meets:
(Additional entry fees for swim meets)
November 14 @ Columbia, SC NW YMCA of Irmo (YCMA & USA)
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 | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/18 | 4/30/21 | Front Desk | $ 94.00 | $ 94.00 | $ 94.00 |
Available Sessions
| Start Date | End Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/20 | 12/31/20 | USA Swimming Dues '20-'21 |
Register at front desk |
Swim Team Caps
Silicone swim caps for the Barracudas Swim Team.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Metro | Branch | Non-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
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Metro | Branch | Non-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
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 | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17/19 | 12/31/20 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Start Date | End Date | Spots Available | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/20 | 9/30/20 | 30 Registered. More Available | Register | ||
| 10/1/20 | 10/30/20 | 4 Registered. More Available | Register |
