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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 and are at least 11 years old.
PRACTICE:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Dryland – 5:30PM-6:00PM
In-Water – 6:00PM-7:45PM
2022 No Practice/Holidays:
Memorial Day – Monday, May 30
Independence Day – Monday, July 4
2022-2023 Swim Meets:
(Additional entry fees for swim meets)
Saturday, May 21 @ Greenwood (YMCA)
Saturday, June 25 @ Beaufort (YMCA) (Team Beach Trip)
*Saturday, July 30-Sunday, July 31 @ Seneca (Foothills YMCA Championships)
# Swimmer must meet USA time standard to attend.
*Swimmers must participate in 1+ YMCA meet & 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/17 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | - |
Wilson Barracudas
Before registering for swim team please do the following:
Email [email protected] to have a evaluation for swim team placement
BEGINNER
Beginner swimmers that are working on learning all four strokes and turns.
PRACTICE:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
5:30PM-6:45PM
INTERMEDIATE
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:
Tuesday, Thursday, Thursday
6:00PM-7:30PM
ADVANCED
The most advanced group of swimmers and are at least 11 years old.
PRACTICE:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:30PM-8:30PM
NO PRACTICE:
Halloween (October 31st)
Thanksgiving week ( November 20th- 27th)
Christmas and New Years ( December 19th- January 2nd)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/22 | 2/28/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12/01/22 - 12/17/22
December: Beginner - Mo,Tu,We - 5:30 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
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0 Registered. More Available | $30 - $45 | Register | |
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12/01/22 - 12/17/22
December: Advanced - Mo,Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 2 hrs
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1 Registered. More Available | $30 - $45 | Register | |
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12/01/22 - 12/17/22
December: Intermediate - Tu,We,Th - 6:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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0 Registered. More Available | $30 - $45 | Register |
Wilson Barracudas Apparel
Silicon Swim Cap – $18
Short Sleeve T-shirt – $20
Shirt and Cap combo- $35
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/22 | 3/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Wilson Barracudas Swim Meets
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/22 | 3/1/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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12/10/22
Columbia Swim Meet - Sa
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$20 |
Register Closes 12/17/2022 |
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12/17/22
Jingle Jam Swim Meet - Sa
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$15 - $20 |
Register Closes 12/24/2022 |
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01/21/23
Greenwood Swim Meet - Sa
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$20 |
Registration will open on 01/07/2023 |
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01/28/23
Coastal Swim Meet - Sa
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$20 |
Registration will open on 01/14/2023 |
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02/24/23 - 02/25/23
Hartsville Swim Meet (Championships) - Fr,Sa
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$40 |
Registration will open on 02/10/2023 |
