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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 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
DECEMBER Eels (beginners) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr
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$50 | Register | |
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
DECEMBER Stingrays (intermediate) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
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$50 | Register | |
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
DECEMBER Sharks (advanced) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 2 hrs
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$70 | Register |
Wilson Barracudas
Before registering for swim team please do the following:
Email wilsonswimte[email protected] to have an evaluation for swim team placement.
Practices run month to month and will require registration at the start of every new session.
Schedule for Practices:
BEGINNER / EELS
Beginner swimmers that are working on learning all four strokes and turns.
October session IN AIKEN: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 5pm-6pm
November session AT WILSON: Thursday 5pm-6:30pm / Friday 5pm-6pm
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.
October session IN AIKEN: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 5pm-6:15pm
November session AT WILSON: Tuesday 5pm-6:30pm / Friday 6pm-7:30pm
ADVANCED
The most advanced group of swimmers and are at least 11 years old.
October Session IN AIKEN: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 5:30pm-7:15pm
November session AT WILSON: Tuesday 6:15pm-8:15pm / Thursday 6pm-8:15pm / Friday 6:45pm-8:30pm
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/22 | 3/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 90.00 |
