Barracuda Pre-Swim Team

Barracuda Mission:

Our Barracuda program is designed to further develop a student’s ability and love for swimming as a sport. This progressive program is tailored to build a swimmer’s endurance, while maintaining a focus on development and technique through attentive practices. Barracuda is a great option for swimmer’s who may not want to be in a competitive environment, or for those already on a team, but wants more attention to proper technique.

Pre-requisites:

Swimmers must meet the following requirements:

Must graduate Shark 2 or can complete the following
- 50 Freestyle (Legal and Efficient)
- 50 Backstroke (Legal and Efficient)
- 50 Butterfly – correct timing and only two dolphin kicks
- 50 Breaststroke – correct timing and kick
- Knowledge or circle swimming, starts and turns
- (Age restrictions may apply)

Common Questions:

Q: What will practice look like?

A: Practice will consist of dry land (on deck stretches and exercises) and in water training. We will track their swim times for each stroke, work on starts and turns, and perfect the skills for each stroke (butterfly, freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke).

Q: Will the swimmers ever compete?

A: Right now, no. This program is meant to get swimmers ready to swim competitively on a team.

Q: Why should my swimmer join?

A: There are several reasons to join the Barracuda Swim Team:

Pre-Swim Team Practice without the commitment of competition
Coached by 2 consistent and highly experienced swim team instructors
Swimming regularly to further increase distance, stamina, and speed
Emphasis on strokes and turns
Students improve their individual technique
Fun clinic developing competition and team-building
Year-round clinic providing off-season training for your swimmers
Age-appropriate goals developed specifically for transitioning into local swim team
Program adapted through partnership with local Swim Team Coaches
Equipment included (silicone team cap), no additional equipment to purchase

Pricing & Practice Details:

1-hour practice once or twice a week
8 Swimmers Max Per Practice
Annual Membership Fee: $39 per student/$60 per family – will be billed upon enrollment, this fee is waived for existing students.
Lafayette 24 Hour Fitness:
- >>>Days/Times: Tuesdays or Thursdays 7:15 pm-8:15 pm and Sundays 1:45pm – 2:45pm
Boulder 24 Hour Fitness:
- >>>Days/Times: Mondays 7:15pm-8:15pm
Please note: Barracudas is a swim practice therefore we do not offer makeups, refunds or credits for any missed practices.

Barracuda

$160 Per Month

1 Practice Per Week

Barracuda

$300 Per Month

2 Practices Per Week