Swim with the Barracudas

2026-27 Barracudas Season

Swim Team Season

Monday, September 28, 2026 - Sunday, February 28, 2027

Meet the Coaches/New Parents Meeting

Tuesday, July 14 • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Swim Team Evaluations*

July
Ages 10 & under as of 11/1/2026
Tuesday, July 21 • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ages 11 & older as on 11/1/2026 
Tuesday, July 21 • 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

August
Ages 10 & under as of 11/1/2026
Sunday, August 9 • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Ages 11 & older as on 11/1/2026
Sunday, August 9 • 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 pm p.m.

Swim Team Suit Fitting

Monday, September 14 • 7:00 p.m.

Price: $790 first child / $770 second child / $750 third child

NEW! Swim Team with Dryland Training

Dryland training involves exercises performed outside of the pool that focus on building strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall athleticism. These activities include strength training, core exercises, agility drills, and more. 

Why is Dryland Training Important for Swimmers?

1. Enhances Strength and Power: Building muscular strength improves propulsion and speed in the water, allowing swimmers to execute more powerful strokes and turns.
2. Reduces Injury Risk: Strengthening muscles and joints helps prevent common swimming injuries and promotes proper biomechanics.
3. Improves Flexibility and Mobility: Flexibility exercises aid in achieving optimal stroke mechanics and reduce muscle tightness.
4. Boosts Endurance: Cardiovascular and muscular endurance gained through dryland work help swimmers maintain high performance during training and competitions.
5. Supports Technique Development: A stronger, more flexible body contributes to more efficient swimming techniques.

How Do We Incorporate Dryland Training?

Our coaching staff designs age-appropriate and skill-specific dryland workouts that complement in-pool training. These sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each swimmer, ensuring they develop safely and effectively.

Price: $1,100 first child / $1,060 second child / $1,025 third child

Dryland Training Schedule

7-10 Years Old
Mondays 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.

11 and Older
Wednesdays 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.

*Swim Team Evaluations – What to Expect

Ages 6 & Under  
Swim 25 yards of strokes freestyle and backstroke and streamline kick on the back

Ages 7-8
Swim 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke and either butterfly or breaststroke and streamline kick on the back

Ages 9-12
Will swim the 100 Individual Medley and 25s of streamline flutter and dolphin kick on the back

Ages 13 & Older
Swimmers must have prior competitive swim team experience and will swim the 200 Individual Medley

Swimmers
Ages 8 & Under
Basics of dive of the block preferred

Ages 9-10
Dive off the block and turns preferred

Ages 11-12
Dive off the block and legal turns needed

Ages 13 & Older
MUST dive off the block and have legal turns 

Sample Practice Schedule

The JCC offers three separate competitive swim team options.

Barracudas Swim Team

The Barracudas swim team is for our accomplished swimmers ages 6-18 years. All swimmers ages 9+ must be familiar with all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly).   Swimmers ages 8 and younger must legally swim at least two of the competitive strokes. This will be the Barracudas’ 22nd season competing in the New Jersey JCC-YMHA Swim League. Swim meets begin in early November and run through the State Championships in March. Dual meets are always held on Sunday afternoons. A stroke evaluation is required for swimmers new to the program. Additional new swimmers will not be able to join the Barracudas team after the maximum number of swimmers is reached in an age group.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 908-889-8800 x219. 

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Mini Barracudas

This swim team program is available for younger swimmers ages 5-8 who are able to swim at least 15 yards on both their front and backs and is designed to introduce these young swimmers to competitive swimming. A stroke evaluation for new swimmers is recommended.  

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IntraCudas

The IntraCuda intramural swim team program is for those swimmers ages 8+ who would like to improve their strokes and fitness but do not desire the level of commitment our Barracudas swim team requires. Swimmers must be able to swim at least 50 yards freestyle with rotary breathing. A stroke evaluation is not required.

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