WHO WE ARE
The Barracuda Swim Team (BST) is part of the National Boys & Girls Club organization. BST's home is the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club in Seaford, Delaware. BST is a member of USA Swimming, the Olympic development program for competitive swimming.
BST is a year-round competitive swim team that offers high quality professional coaching and technique instructions for ages 5-18. We fully understand that many swimmers enter our program at different levels of development. Whatever the level, our program is determined to teach young athletes the correct techniques of swimming by presenting the correct training program for each individual’s level of development. A swimmer who begins training with BST at an early age will follow a well-planned path of athletic development.
Using United States Swimming Training Guidelines, swimmers will first master the fundamentals of stroke technique then move on to a program that builds endurance. Endurance and good stroke techniques are the foundation of successful swimming. While every level of the program is important; the general aim of the program is to ultimately prepare the swimmer for the Senior level of swimming. We strive to offer a program, which will compare favorably to any offered in the country.
BST is a year-round competitive swim team that offers high quality professional coaching and technique instructions for ages 5-18. We fully understand that many swimmers enter our program at different levels of development. Whatever the level, our program is determined to teach young athletes the correct techniques of swimming by presenting the correct training program for each individual’s level of development. A swimmer who begins training with BST at an early age will follow a well-planned path of athletic development.
Using United States Swimming Training Guidelines, swimmers will first master the fundamentals of stroke technique then move on to a program that builds endurance. Endurance and good stroke techniques are the foundation of successful swimming. While every level of the program is important; the general aim of the program is to ultimately prepare the swimmer for the Senior level of swimming. We strive to offer a program, which will compare favorably to any offered in the country.
Seasonal & Year-Round Teams
To assist with the development of our swimmers we also compete in the local Delmarva Swim Association summer league and the Two Bay League in the winter. These meets are great for new and advanced swimmers. They offer great competition and promote team building. This is also a great time for families to see how hard work pays off. Swim Team offers two types of programs:
- Seasonal Swim League(s) - This program is a fantastic introduction to competitive swimming for new swimmers. No matter your skill level we will build on what they already know. We offer two seasonal leagues each year:
- Winter League (Nov - Jan)
- Summer League (May - July)
- Year-round Swimming - This program is for swimmers that are passionate and focused about their progression in the sport. Swimmers will focus on endurance and technique refinement. Swimmers will grow leaps and bounds as they dedicate time to the sport.