Ages 6+, beginning competitive swimming

Swimmers that are new to swimming or are working toward stroke proficiency.  The emphasis at the Developmental Team level is an introduction to the sport of competitive swimming. The ultimate GOAL is for swimmers to learn the four competitive strokes and the basics in competitive swimming (streamlining, turns, starts, circle swimming) and have fun while learning!

Expectations: Swimmers are encouraged to make 2-3 practices/week in their first season. Returning Developmental swimmers are encouraged to attend 3 practices each week

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Age Group

Swimmers age 8+ who have graduated from the Developmental Team & are proficient in all four competitive strokes. 

The emphasis at the Age Group level is on stroke technique lessons, skill development and the introduction to specific training methods. The ultimate GOAL is to have FUN while learning and developing in the sport of swimming.

Expectations: Age Group meets 4 times a week for 1.75-hour long scheduled practices, 3 to 4 practices a week are recommended.

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Junior

Swimmers (ages 12-14) who have extensive competitive swimming experience but are not yet ready for the intensity of the senior team, or swimmers who started swimming competitively at an older age (around 13-14) and are more advanced than the age group swimmers but not yet ready for the senior team. 

Swimmers in this group will begin their season focusing on technique and skill development. As the season progresses, this group will transition to more introductory training sets, working alongside the Senior Team for a small portion of their workout. This approach will help these swimmers mentally and physically make their future transition to the Senior Team more efficient.

Expectations: This group has no attendance requirement but suggested 3 to 5 practices a week.

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Senior

Senior swimmers (ages 13+) 

For motivated, experienced swimmers trying to achieve specific, identifiable goals within and/or outside the BAC structure as well as basic mastery of the four competitive strokes and basic training concepts. For example, trying to get significantly better for high school swimming, improving specific techniques, improving race strategies, achieving a higher time standard, etc. This group is also more specific when it comes to training and will be split up depending on age, stroke specialties, and distance types. 

Expectations: This group has no attendance requirement but suggested 3 to 5 practices a week. Swimmers are encouraged, but not required, to compete in at least two in-season swim meets and in their highest qualified championship meet.

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High School Maintenance

High School swimmers (approximately ages 13-18), ALL abilities and levels. 

High School Maintenance Team meets 3 times a week for 1.5 hour long scheduled practices. This team is available during both the spring/summer (indoor only practice) and fall/winter seasons. The emphasis is on (maintaining/developing) conditioning for high school swimming and teaching proper stroke techniques and skills. The ultimate GOALS are for the swimmer to go to their high school team in good shape with the skills necessary to contribute to their success and to join our senior team in future seasons. The High School Maintenance team is offered Full or Half Season dues. Dues can also be tabulated by weeks swimming contact Head Coach to get fee amount for weeks participating.

No swimmer who starts the season on the High School Maintenance Team or the Senior Team can transfer between the two teams after the season begins. One exception to this rule is that a swimmer who is NEW to the Barracuda Aquatics Club program may transfer between the two teams within the first two weeks, with the coach’s approval.

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