Coaches -- often volunteers, including many parents -- emphasize teamwork and cooperation over winning at any cost, developing good values over developing the next superstar.

Competitive Swim Teams

The Upper Bucks YMCA offers two levels of competitive swimming:

Mackerels (pre-competition team) – This program is the perfect way to start your child swimming competitively with the UBYMCA or for those not ready to swim a full competitive schedule but looking for more than just a swim lesson. Designed to work on stroke technique for all four competitive strokes, starts, turns and general swimming knowledge, this practice style format is filled with endurance building and stroke technique, key for any competitive swimming endeavor. A mini-meet and pool party is scheduled for the end of the season. Must be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle without a flotation device.

Barracudas (competitive swim team) - Our Barracudas compete in the Penn-Del League. To participate, a full membership is required and must be in effect for the entire season. Championship, district and state fees are included in the team fee.

> Click here to view BARRACUDAS meet schedule
> click here to VISIT THE PENNDEL SWIM LEAGUE WEB SITE

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