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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
7/8/24 - 7/31/24
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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

2024 No Practice/Holidays:
Memorial Day – Monday, May 30
Independence Day – Thursday, July 4

 

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
8/18/17 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 60.00$ 60.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
07/08/24 - 07/31/24
July Eels (beginners) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr
 $60 Register  
07/08/24 - 07/31/24
July Stingrays (intermediate) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
 $60 Register  
07/08/24 - 07/31/24
July Sharks (advanced) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 2 hrs
 $85 Register  

Armada Masters Swim Team

Aiken
7/1/24 - 7/31/24
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Our vision for the Aiken Armada YMCA Masters Swim Team is to create a supportive and dynamic community of swimmers who share a passion for the water. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or looking to dive into the sport for the first time, we welcome you with open arms.

This group is intended for swimmers for the purpose of training, fitness and enjoyment of swimming. This program will focus on improving the swimmer’s form, endurance and speed for fitness, competition, open water swimming, or triathlon. Structured workouts and oversight will be provided. Ages 18+

Practice Schedule: May-Nov 2024

Morning Practices (M, W, F):
Time: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Midday Practices (Tu, Thu):
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Membership Costs:

YMCA Members:
Monthly Fee: $40
Non-Members:
Monthly Fee: $80
Annual USMS Fee: $70(Req.)

For more information please email Coach Lance Knowles at [email protected] or visit our website

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
4/5/24 4/5/25 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 40.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
07/01/24 - 07/31/24
July Masters
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