Barracudas Swim Team
Dive into Excellence with YWCA’s Swim Team Program! Join a community of passionate swimmers dedicated to achieving greatness. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a water enthusiast looking to make a splash, our program offers the perfect blend of skill development, friendship and fun. Make waves with us and embark on a journey to swimming success!
Summer Swim Team
Summer Season runs mid-May through mid-July with 5-6 meets and championships.
Fall Training
Two sessions to improve endurance, gain skills and have fun. Mini session runs from mid-August to September. Regular session runs from October to February.
Winter Warm Up
Winter Warm Up is a 10-week jump-start to summer swim team. It allows all levels of ability to strengthen stroke technique, starts, turns and race strategy in a fun and positive atmosphere.
We look forward to welcoming new and returning Barracudas that are ready to feed on the competition!
Fall Training 2025
Fall Training swim team provides the opportunity for swimmers to continue to improve their skill set during the swim team off season.
There are two sessions. Mini Session and Regular Session. We also offer a High School preseason the month of October.
Swim Meets are TBD. There will be at least one intersquad meet during the regular session.
No Practice: Raise the bubble (September 22-30), Halloween, Thanksgiving (Nov 26-28), Winter Holiday (Dec 22-26). Some other schedule changes may take place due to High School Swim Meets - TBD.
Fall Training - Mini Session
Tuesdays & Thursdays
August 12-September 18
Ages 8 & Under 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Ages 9 -12 4:30-5:30pm
Ages 13 & Up* 5:30-6:30pm
$100
Who is this for? 6 & unders must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. All others should be able to complete one length of all four competitive strokes.
What is our goal? In this mini session, new swimmers will be introduced to the YWCA program, coaches and philosophy - FUN and FOCUS! It will still be warm, so stroke technique will be the main focus of this short 6 week session. Returning swimmers will maintain the growth they’ve gained over the summer season.
Friday nights
August 16-September 19
Ages 8 & Under 5:30-6:30pm
Ages 9 & Up 6:30-7:30pm
$50
Who is this for? 6 & unders must be able to swim 1/2 length or 12.5 yards freestyle and backstroke - and swim this distance independently in deep water. All others should be able to complete one length of freestyle and backstroke and have been introduced to breaststroke and butterfly.
What is our goal? For new swimmers introduce them to the YWCA program! For everyone - build on swim strokes, have fun and build endurance.
*Ages 9 up may be invited to join the 5:30 group
Fall Training - Regular Session
Tuesdays & Thursdays
October 7 - January 29
Ages 8 & Under 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Ages 9 & up 4:30-5:30pm
Ages 11& up* 5:30-6:30pm
$250
Who is this for?
3:30 group/6 & unders must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. 7-8 year olds should be able to complete one length of all four competitive strokes.
4:30 group/9 & up should be able to swim 25 yards of all 4 strokes
5:30 group/11 & up should be able to complete 50 yards of all 4 strokes
What is our goal? This group concentrates on improving stroke technique, starts, turns, building of endurance and stamina, and improving speed.
*Ages 9 up may be invited to join the 5:30 group
Friday nights
October 3, 2025 - January 30, 2026
Ages 8 & Under 5:30-6:30pm $150
Ages 9 & Up 6:30-8:00 pm $175
Who is this for? 6 & unders must be able to swim 1/2 length or 12.5 yards freestyle and backstroke - and swim this distance independently in deep water. All others should be able to complete one length of freestyle and backstroke and have been introduced to breaststroke and butterfly.
What is our goal? Build a strong foundation in all four competitive strokes, starts, turns and build endurance. Have fun and enjoy Friday nights at the pool!
High School Preseason
Tuesdays & Thursdays
October 3 - 28, 2025
7:30pm-8:30pm
Ages 14 & Up, $75
This is for high school swimmers gearing up for High School tryouts if their team does not have a pre-season program, or for High School age students who want to continue swimming without attending a more formal year-round program. Swimmers should be familiar with all four strokes. Technique will be taught and workouts will be geared to building endurance in preparation for high school workouts.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register by phone please call 910-799-6820 x109. Leave a message with your child’s name. We will call back registrants in the order we receive the voicemail. Please do not continue to call the YWCA as this holds up available phone lines - making it difficult to return calls.
To register online, please do to this link. If you are a nonmember, you will need to create a membership account. You can select any Aquatics membership type noting that membership alone does not include use of the pool outside of swim team practices. If you have any questions about YWCA membership please call the YWCA pool front desk. If you are a current or past YWCA member please login. Do not create a new member account. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in, you can email pool@ywca-lowercapefear.org anytime and we will submit a password reset on your behalf.
Swim Team FAQs
What is the goal of YWCA Barracudas Swim Team?
The goal of Swim Team is to improve swim knowledge and ability, and to encourage an atmosphere that promotes fun, teamwork and friendship!
Does Swim Team run all year?
YWCA Barracudas have the opportunity to train all year. Fall Training has two sessions that teach endurance and build skills (there are no swim meets in the Fall). Winter Warm Up enables swimmers to keep up with the skills they’ve learned and get a jumpstart to the summer swim meets. It allows all levels of ability to strengthen their stroke technique, starts, turns, muscle strength, endurance and race strategy. The goal of Winter Warm Up is to promote the sport of swimming in a fun, healthy and positive atmosphere. Summer Swim Team is the competitive season with 5-6 swim meets from mid-May through mid-July.
How do I register for Swim Team if I am currently or have been a YWCA Member?
Registration can be done online here. If you are currently or have been a YWCA Member do not create a new membership account; instead try to access your old account. If you have difficulties please email pool@ywca-lowercapefear.org and we will assist with retrieving your password.
How do I register for Swim Team if I am not a YWCA Member ?
If you are not currently a member, please select a membership option. If you are unsure of the best membership option for your household, contact the YWCA Pool Front Desk (910-799-6820 ext. 109 or pool@ywca-lowercapefear.org)