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Barracuda Swim Team 2018

Focuses On Strengthening Strokes, Endurance And Improving Race Techniques

Tryouts

6:00pm to 6:30pm select Mondays at the Lawton Family YMCA
Swimmers must try out for the team before registering. Future Barracudas must be able to confidently swim 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke each for a total of 75 yards and be able to dive.

Registration

Lawton Family YMCA Welcome Desk

Practice Location

Lawton Family YMCA in Pool 1

Session Try-Out Dates (All Mondays)

Session I: August 20, September 10, & September 24
Session II: December 10, & January 7
Note: There is a three-four week break between the Session I and Session II.

Session I Practice Schedule

August 27 – December 13,2018

Practices: Monday – Thursday
Bronze: 6:00-7:15pm
Silver: 6:30-7:40pm
Gold: 6:30-8:00pm

Session II Practice Schedule

January 7 – March 28, 2019

Practices Monday – Thursday
Bronze: 6:30-7:15pm
Silver: 6:30-7:40pm
Gold: 6:30-8:00pm

Cost Information

Bronze: $105
Silver: $115
Gold: $130

Session costs are per session, per child. Swimmers must be an active member of the Lawton Family YMCA
Plus uniform expenses and Oklahoma State Swim Meet dues.

Level Details

Bronze

This group encompasses swimmers ages 5-12 years old, who have a basic knowledge of the freestyle, back stroke and breaststroke. Emphasis is placed on basic stroke development and stroke technique. Swimmers learn to dive and perform proper turns. Swimmers are offered 3-4, 45 minute practices per week. Coaching emphasis is on correct strokes and drills. This group rarely does more than 100 yards at a time. These swimmers are allowed to progress to the next level after showing a good knowledge of freestyle, back stroke and breaststroke, good dive, good turns and recommendation by two coaches.

Equipment

Swim cap, goggles, fins, water bottle, kick board, mesh bag and pull buoy

Goals

Correcting stroke technique and developing racing skills. Having fun!

Silver

This group of swimmers is made up of 10-18 year olds. They have 3-4 practice sessions of which they are encouraged to attend at least three. The sessions last 70 minutes each. Swimmers compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving personal best times. Group emphasis continues to be stroke technique with the introduction of training fundamentals for improving meet performance. Distance will be added to increase endurance. These swimmers are allowed to progress to the next level after showing a good knowledge of all four competitive strokes, good dives, good turns and recommendation by two coaches.

Equipment

Swim cap, goggles, fins, water bottle, kick board, mesh bag and pull buoy

Goals

Developing advanced stroke technique and racing skills. Pace Clock reading. Developing character and dedication to the sport through goals. Having fun!

Gold

The Gold team is designed for skilled and experienced age group swimmers, ages 18 and under. They have 3-4 practice sessions of which they are encouraged to attend all. The sessions last 90 minutes each. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare this group for local, state and regional competition. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving personal best time. Group’s emphasis is on setting and achievement of each athlete’s goals within the swim club team setting.

Equipment

Swim cap, swim paddles, goggles, fins, water bottle, kick board, mesh bag and pull buoy

Goals

Learning leadership roles within the team. Developing advanced stroke technique and racing skills. Developing training work ethic and training goals. Building a strong character. Having fun!

If you have any additional questions please contact:
Melissa Langley
Aquatic Operations Director
Mlangley@lawtonfamilyymca.org

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