Swim Teams

Ages: 6-18 years
Season Dates: Monday, September 15, 2025 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Registration: $1,370 members / $1,850 nonmembers
REGISTER

Take your swimming to the next level with the Barracudas Swim Team! Designed for swimmers ages 6-18 years, our program focuses on stroke refinement, endurance building, and competitive techniques. Whether you’re aiming to improve your form or compete in local meets, Barracudas offers the perfect balance of fun and challenge.

We value hard work, integrity, sportsmanship, and teamwork. If your swimmer enjoys healthy competition and wants to set and achieve personal goals, this is the team for them!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Expert Coaching: Led by experienced professionals focused on swimmer development
Skill Development: Emphasis on technique, endurance, and race strategy
Team Spirit: Supportive and inclusive environment
Competitive Meets: Participate in the Metro JCC Swimming League (6 dual meets on Sundays)
Dive Clinics: Specialized training sessions outside regular practice
Championship Meet: Metro JCC Championships on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Nassau County Aquatic Center

TRYOUTS

All swimmers must complete a stroke evaluation tryout, even if they’ve participated in previous seasons.

Tryout Week: September 8, 2025
SCHEDULE TRYOUT

Tryout Instructions:

Arrive 15 minutes early, dressed in swim attire.
Bring goggles, towel, and swim cap.
Wait for coaching staff to escort you to the pool deck.
You’ll be notified of your assigned practice level by Sunday, September 14, 2025.

LATE ENROLLMENT

If you missed the start of the season, it’s not too late! Contact Head Coach James Kessler, jkessler@sjjcc.org to schedule a 15-minute evaluation. Pro-rated rates available for enrollments after November 1.