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Swim Team
The goals of our swim teams are to be recreational and competitive and to expand on the fundamentals of competitive swimming.
Meets are voluntary and DO require additional fees.
Swimmers must be able to complete 1 length (25M) of freestyle and 1 length (25M) backstroke without a pause to qualify for the team.
Swim Team participation is open to ages 5-21 years old.
Barracuda Swim Team – Wilson Family YMCA, Augusta, GA
Armada Swim Team – Aiken County Family YMCA, Graniteville, SC
Aiken Armada
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EELS
Beginner swimmers that are working on learning all four strokes and turns.
PRACTICE:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
5:00PM-6:00PM
STINGRAYS
Intermediate swimmers who have learned all four strokes and turns with few illegal infractions. They are capable of swimming a minimum of 100 yards in any given stroke.
PRACTICE:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
5:00PM-6:15PM
SHARKS
The most advanced group of swimmers and are at least 11 years old.
PRACTICE:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Dryland – 5:30PM-6:00PM
In-Water – 6:00PM-7:45PM
2022 No Practice/Holidays:
Memorial Day – Monday, May 30
Independence Day – Monday, July 4
2022-2023 Swim Meets:
(Additional entry fees for swim meets)
Saturday, May 21 @ Greenwood (YMCA)
Saturday, June 25 @ Beaufort (YMCA) (Team Beach Trip)
*Saturday, July 30-Sunday, July 31 @ Seneca (Foothills YMCA Championships)
# Swimmer must meet USA time standard to attend.
*Swimmers must participate in 1+ YMCA meet & have qualifying times.
** Swimmer must participate in 3+ YMCA meets & have qualifying times.
+ Swimmer must meet time standards, participate in 3 YMCA meets including 1 championship level meet.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| 8/18/17 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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04/01/24 - 04/30/24
APRIL Eels (beginners) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr
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$50 |
Registration will open on 04/22/2024 |
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04/01/24 - 04/30/24
APRIL Stingrays (intermediate) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
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$50 |
Registration will open on 04/22/2024 |
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04/01/24 - 04/30/24
APRIL Sharks (advanced) - Mo,Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 2 hrs
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$70 |
Registration will open on 04/22/2024 |
Armada Masters Swim Team
Our vision for the Aiken Armada YMCA Masters Swim Team is to create a supportive and dynamic community of swimmers who share a passion for the water. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or looking to dive into the sport for the first time, we welcome you with open arms.
This group is intended for swimmers for the purpose of training, fitness and enjoyment of swimming. This program will focus on improving the swimmer’s form, endurance and speed for fitness, competition, open water swimming, or triathlon. Structured workouts and oversight will be provided. Ages 18+
Practice Schedule: May-Nov 2024
Morning Practices (M, W, F):
Time: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Midday Practices (Tu, Thu):
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Membership Costs:
YMCA Members:
Monthly Fee: $40
Non-Members:
Monthly Fee: $80
Annual USMS Fee: $70(Req.)
For more information and please visit our website
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| 4/5/24 | 4/5/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 40.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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05/01/24 - 05/31/24
May Masters
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Register |
Wilson Barracudas
Before registering for swim team please do the following:
Email [email protected] to have an evaluation for swim team placement.
Summer Swim Team Information
*ALL PRACTICES ARE AT THE WILSON FAMILY Y*
Head Coach: Jayden Alford
Email: [email protected]
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MEMBER/NONMEMBER |
Total Monthly Fee |
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Member |
70 |
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Nonmember |
100 |
Swim Practice (APRIL-MAY)
SUMMER PRATICTICE WILL START APRIL 29TH-MAY 31ST.
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Team |
Days |
Times |
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Beginner |
Monday Thursday |
4:30pm-5:45pm |
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Intermediate |
Monday
Tuesday |
6pm-7pm
4:30pm-6pm |
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Advanced |
Wednesday Friday |
6pm-8pm |
Summer Swim Practice (JUNE-AUGUST)
SUMMER PRATICTICE WILL START JUNE 3RD– JUNE 28TH AND JULY 8TH-AUGUST 2ND.
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Team |
Days |
Times |
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Beginner |
Monday Friday |
7:30am-8:45am |
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Intermediate |
Monday
Wednesday |
8:30am-10am
7:30am-9am |
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Advanced |
Wednesday Friday |
8am-10am |
MEET SCHEDULE (ALL MEETS AT 6PM)
PLEASE REGISTER FOR ANY MEETS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND BY MAY 20th.
(ALL MEETS FEES ARE INCLUDED IN MONTHLY COST)
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MAY 28TH |
STRATFORD |
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JUNE 3RD |
WOODSIDE |
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JUNE 11TH |
AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB |
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JUNE 18TH |
NATIONAL HILLS |
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JUNE 24TH |
DIVISONALS @ AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB |
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/22 | 3/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 70.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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04/29/24 - 05/31/24
Advanced: APRIL 29th-MAY 31st
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Registration Closed |
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04/29/24 - 05/31/24
Beginner: APRIL 29th-MAY 31st
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Registration Closed |
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04/29/24 - 05/31/24
Intermediate: APRIL 29th-MAY 31st
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Registration Closed |
