Barracuda Swim Team

Barracuda Swim Team

WELCOME TO THE 2026-27 SEASON OF BARRACUDA SWIM TEAM!

If your swimmer is on the Great Barracuda or Blackfin team, their practices will begin on Monday, September 8th. Practices will be held:

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday & Friday from 5:00 – 6:15 pm (Wed & Fri practices will END when the high school swim team begins practicing at the Y.)

If your swimmer is on the Yellowtail or Sharpfin Barracuda teams, their practices will begin on Monday, September 28th. Practices will be held:

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 5:30 – 6:45; Friday from 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm (Yellowtail only).
  • SHARPFIN will end practice at 6:30 pm.

NEW THIS YEAR!! MINNOWS! Minnows bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive racing. It focuses on skill refinement, team dynamics, and building physical endurance. Minnows will practice:

  • October 1st – November 13th | Tuesday & Thursday | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
  • November 16th – December 22nd | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • January 11th – March 11th (approx) | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHICH TEAM YOUR SWIMMER IS ON, PLEASE CONTACT COACH DINA AT ([email protected]) BEFORE REGISTERING.

Parent Meetings: (This is mandatory, please plan to attend!)

  • Monday, August 31st at 6:30 pm

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BEATRICE YMCA.

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Great Barracuda & Blackfin Barracuda 26-27- PAY IN FULL HERE

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Registration Information  

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8/19/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk -$ 580.00$ 2000.00

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09/08/26 - 03/31/27
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10/31/2026

Great Barracuda & Blackfin Barracuda 2026-27

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10/8/26 - 4/4/27
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Great Barracudas & Blackfin Barracuda

Parents’ meeting: Monday, August 31st, @ 6:30 pm.

Practice begins Tuesday, September 8th:

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday & Friday (until high school swim team starts practicing in November): 5:00 – 6:15 pm

Fees:

  • $100 due at registration
  • 6 monthly drafts (October through March) of $80 each
  • OR pay in full at the time of registration: $500 ($80 savings)

ALL FEES ARE DUE IN FULL, REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR SWIM TEAM.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BEATRICE YMCA, PER Y OF THE USA GUIDELINES.

Questions? Contact Coach Dina at [email protected]

 



Registration Information   ($100.00 One time registration fee)

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8/18/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk -$ 80.00$ 1000.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/08/26 - 11/07/26
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11/08/26 - 12/07/26
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10/08/2026
12/08/26 - 01/07/27
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10/08/2026
01/08/27 - 02/07/27
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10/08/2026
02/08/27 - 03/07/27
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10/08/2026
03/08/27 - 04/04/27
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High School Barracudas 2026-27

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9/8/26 - 11/7/26
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High School Barracuda Swim Team

Parents’ meeting: Monday, August 31st, @ 6:30 pm.

Practice begins Monday, September 8th:

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday & Friday (until high school swim team starts practicing in November): 5:00 – 6:15 pm

Fees:

  • $120 due at registration
  • $120 due by automatic draft on October 1st (season total = $240)

ALL FEES ARE DUE IN FULL, REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR SWIM TEAM.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BEATRICE YMCA, PER Y OF THE USA GUIDELINES.

Questions? Contact Coach Dina at [email protected]

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At 1MemberNon-Member
8/18/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00$ 1000.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/08/26 - 10/07/26
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10/08/26 - 11/07/26
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10/08/2026

Minnows 2026-27

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11/1/26 - 2/28/27
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*NEW* 

The Minnows swim group bridges the gap between swim lessons and competitive racing. It focuses on skill refinement, team dynamics, and building physical endurance.

This swim group will:

  • Refine the Freestyle & Backstroke
  • Introduce Breaststroke & Butterfly
  • Learn competitive racing starts & turns
  • Work on stamina and endurance
  • Have fun!

Prerequisites:

  • Have completed or currently in level 4/5 swim lessons or be able to pass a coach-led swim test
  • Participants 8 & under must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and/or 25 yards backstroke
  • Participants 9 & over must swim 50 yards freestyle and/or 50 yards backstroke

Behavior/Expectations:

  • Participants must be able to follow instructions in a group setting
  • Be respectful to coaches and teammates.

Fees: $360

  • $100 due at registration
  • 4 monthly drafts of $65 each beginning November 1st.

 



Registration Information   ($100.00 One time registration fee)

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8/19/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk -$ 65.00$ 1000.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/01/26 - 11/30/26
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10/31/2026
12/01/26 - 12/31/26
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10/31/2026
01/01/27 - 01/31/27
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10/31/2026
02/01/27 - 02/28/27
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10/31/2026

Yellowtail & Sharpfin Barracudas 2026-27

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11/1/26 - 3/31/27
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Yellowtail & Sharpfin Barracudas

Parents’ meeting: Monday, August 31st, @ 6:30 pm.

Practice begins Monday, September 28th:

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: Yellowtail will practice from 5:30 – 6:45 pm; Sharpfin will practice from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Fees:

  • $100 due at registration
  • 5 monthly drafts (November through March) of $70 each

ALL FEES ARE DUE IN FULL, REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR SWIM TEAM.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BEATRICE YMCA, PER Y OF THE USA GUIDELINES.

Questions? Contact Coach Dina at [email protected]

 



Registration Information   ($100.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At 1MemberNon-Member
8/19/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk -$ 70.00$ 1000.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/01/26 - 11/30/26
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Closes
10/31/2026
12/01/26 - 12/31/26
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10/31/2026
01/01/27 - 01/31/27
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10/31/2026
02/01/27 - 02/28/27
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10/31/2026
03/01/27 - 03/31/27
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10/31/2026