The Barracudas are divided into a number of practice groups in order to
meet the needs of our members. Each group has specific goals and
training purposes, with a progression from beginners to elite athletes. Most
of our groups have no expectation of commitment, so our members may
come one day per week or five. However, we do stress that regular
practice attendance is necessary for your child to get everything out of
their training.
Some of our swimmers are here for recreational reasons – they wish to
learn to swim better and improve their strokes; others are here because
they have dreams of an Olympic Gold Medal. We are a competitive swim
program, and we do encourage everyone to reach the highest levels of
this sport, we also understand that is not everyone’s dream.
meet the needs of our members. Each group has specific goals and
training purposes, with a progression from beginners to elite athletes. Most
of our groups have no expectation of commitment, so our members may
come one day per week or five. However, we do stress that regular
practice attendance is necessary for your child to get everything out of
their training.
Some of our swimmers are here for recreational reasons – they wish to
learn to swim better and improve their strokes; others are here because
they have dreams of an Olympic Gold Medal. We are a competitive swim
program, and we do encourage everyone to reach the highest levels of
this sport, we also understand that is not everyone’s dream.
Barracuda Swimming
Group Descriptions
Novice Group (NOV): This group is for our beginning swimmers and the
focus is to teach the basics of each of the four competitive strokes and
racing dives. Basic body positions, proper breathing, lane etiquette, and
listening skills are some examples of the skills taught in this group. Also
FUN and playing water games is an important part of this group.
• Ages – 5 - 18.
• Requirements – water safe; ability to swim 12 yards of one of the four
competitive strokes
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but children are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques.
• Swim Meet Policy – Any swim meet may be attended with coach
approval.
Age Group Yellow (AGY): Our youngest group of competitive swimmers.
These athletes will learn to perfect their basic stroke technique, racing
dives and turns, and some basic training ideas. We will also continue
building listening skills and how to work with their peers. FUN and games will
remain an important aspect of this group.
• Ages 5 - 8
• Requirements – knowledge of all four competitive strokes; ability to
swim 25 yards.
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but children are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
occasional meet attendance is encouraged
Age Group Blue (AGB): A combined group of advanced 8 year olds to our
intermediate/ advanced 9 and 10s. Swimmers in this group will continue to
develop their skills in stroke form and technique, and build their kicking
power and endurance. Here they will learn basic race plans and how to
read and use a pace clock. They will also learn concepts like good
sportsmanship and develop a sense of self.
• Ages 8 - 10
• Requirements – knowledge and ability to swim all four competitive
strokes.
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but children are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques.
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
regular meet attendance is encouraged
Junior Yellow Group (JRY): For our intermediate 10 – 14 year olds, we
will continue to focus on stroke technique and efficiency, but also introduce
aerobic endurance and some anaerobic power training. Self-confidence,
basic nutrition, and developing a positive attitude will be other ideas this
group will learn. Swimmer’s in this group may be preparing for our
advanced groups or just swimming for recreational purposes.
• Ages 11 - 14
• Requirements – knowledge of all four competitive strokes; ability to
swim 50 yards.
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but children are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques.
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
occasional meet attendance is encouraged
Junior Blue Group (JRB): This is our elite group for our age group
swimmers, and it’s the first group where we ask the athletes to make a
commitment to swim training. The athletes in this group will learn advanced
stroke technique and racing strategies. Interval training will be used to
teach each swimmer how to control and pace their swims. Hard work and
individual success take a more “fun” role than just games.
• Ages 11 - 14
• Requirements – Advanced knowledge and ability to perform all four
competitive strokes; coach approval.
• Attendance Policy – A minimum of 50% attendance is expected; and
more is encouraged
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
regular meet attendance is expected
Senior Yellow Group (SRY): Designed for our high school swimmers who
do not wish to commit to competitive training. Swimmers in this group will
learn to improve their stroke technique and improve their aerobic capacity.
Many of the athletes in this group are high school swimmers who want to
stay in “shape” in between seasons.
• Ages 14 - 19
• Requirements – knowledge of all four competitive strokes; ability to
swim 50 yards.
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but athletes are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
occasional meet attendance is encouraged
Senior Blue Group (SRB): The athletes in this group are training to reach
the highest levels of competitive Swimming: Jr. Nationals, Sr. Nationals, and
Olympic Trials. Our goal is to offer these athletes the opportunity to reach
their dreams. Everything from perfecting stroke technique to racing
strategies will be covered. Dry land conditioning and two mornings per week
are part of this groups training regime. Self-confidence, time management,
and leadership are some of the non-swimming skills that we will focus on.
• Ages 14 - 22
• Requirements – Advanced knowledge and ability to perform all four
competitive strokes; coach approval.
• Attendance Policy – If there is practice, the swimmer should be there
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
regular meet attendance is expected.
focus is to teach the basics of each of the four competitive strokes and
racing dives. Basic body positions, proper breathing, lane etiquette, and
listening skills are some examples of the skills taught in this group. Also
FUN and playing water games is an important part of this group.
• Ages – 5 - 18.
• Requirements – water safe; ability to swim 12 yards of one of the four
competitive strokes
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but children are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques.
• Swim Meet Policy – Any swim meet may be attended with coach
approval.
Age Group Yellow (AGY): Our youngest group of competitive swimmers.
These athletes will learn to perfect their basic stroke technique, racing
dives and turns, and some basic training ideas. We will also continue
building listening skills and how to work with their peers. FUN and games will
remain an important aspect of this group.
• Ages 5 - 8
• Requirements – knowledge of all four competitive strokes; ability to
swim 25 yards.
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but children are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
occasional meet attendance is encouraged
Age Group Blue (AGB): A combined group of advanced 8 year olds to our
intermediate/ advanced 9 and 10s. Swimmers in this group will continue to
develop their skills in stroke form and technique, and build their kicking
power and endurance. Here they will learn basic race plans and how to
read and use a pace clock. They will also learn concepts like good
sportsmanship and develop a sense of self.
• Ages 8 - 10
• Requirements – knowledge and ability to swim all four competitive
strokes.
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but children are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques.
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
regular meet attendance is encouraged
Junior Yellow Group (JRY): For our intermediate 10 – 14 year olds, we
will continue to focus on stroke technique and efficiency, but also introduce
aerobic endurance and some anaerobic power training. Self-confidence,
basic nutrition, and developing a positive attitude will be other ideas this
group will learn. Swimmer’s in this group may be preparing for our
advanced groups or just swimming for recreational purposes.
• Ages 11 - 14
• Requirements – knowledge of all four competitive strokes; ability to
swim 50 yards.
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but children are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques.
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
occasional meet attendance is encouraged
Junior Blue Group (JRB): This is our elite group for our age group
swimmers, and it’s the first group where we ask the athletes to make a
commitment to swim training. The athletes in this group will learn advanced
stroke technique and racing strategies. Interval training will be used to
teach each swimmer how to control and pace their swims. Hard work and
individual success take a more “fun” role than just games.
• Ages 11 - 14
• Requirements – Advanced knowledge and ability to perform all four
competitive strokes; coach approval.
• Attendance Policy – A minimum of 50% attendance is expected; and
more is encouraged
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
regular meet attendance is expected
Senior Yellow Group (SRY): Designed for our high school swimmers who
do not wish to commit to competitive training. Swimmers in this group will
learn to improve their stroke technique and improve their aerobic capacity.
Many of the athletes in this group are high school swimmers who want to
stay in “shape” in between seasons.
• Ages 14 - 19
• Requirements – knowledge of all four competitive strokes; ability to
swim 50 yards.
• Attendance Policy – No policy, but athletes are encouraged to attend
practices regularly in order to learn the various skills and techniques
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
occasional meet attendance is encouraged
Senior Blue Group (SRB): The athletes in this group are training to reach
the highest levels of competitive Swimming: Jr. Nationals, Sr. Nationals, and
Olympic Trials. Our goal is to offer these athletes the opportunity to reach
their dreams. Everything from perfecting stroke technique to racing
strategies will be covered. Dry land conditioning and two mornings per week
are part of this groups training regime. Self-confidence, time management,
and leadership are some of the non-swimming skills that we will focus on.
• Ages 14 - 22
• Requirements – Advanced knowledge and ability to perform all four
competitive strokes; coach approval.
• Attendance Policy – If there is practice, the swimmer should be there
• Swim Meet Policy – Home and Championship meets are expected;
regular meet attendance is expected.
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