Berlin Barracuda Swim Club
PO Box 87, Berlin, WI 54923

Dedication - Determination - Desire

Any swimmer that can swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke on their own is welcome to come to a practice to see if Berlin Swim Club is the right fit. We offer training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. BB is a small team that offers age specific training geared towards challenging each individual swimmer and developing them to the best of their ability. 

Certified Coaches will Evaluate your Swimmer and Place 

them in one of the Following Groups 

Group 3: This practice group is an entry-level developmental group offering fun and camaraderie with other swimmers.  This practice group is targeted at mastering the basics of all four strokes, starts, turns and basic racing strategies. Skills will be taught with an emphasis on fun in order to provide an all-around positive experience for swimmers. Basic training concepts are used.  Consists of swimmers ages 5 and up. To join this group, the swimmer must be able to swim one lap of the pool in freestyle.

Group 2: This training group is an advanced group targeted at building competitive skills and advancing stroke technique. Endurance training is emphasized. The emphasis will focus on stroke mechanics, training and race strategies, and goal setting. Training may include a dry land program. Swimmers are assigned to this group at the coach’s discretion.

Group 1: This group consists is an advanced group targeted at building competitive skills and advancing stroke technique.. This group will focus on advanced stroke mechanics, individual goal setting, and understanding the importance of proper mental preparation. Training may include a dry land program. Swimmers will be assigned to this group at the coach’s discretion.

Senior Group: This group consists of our senior swimmers and is a highly competitive training group. This group will focus on advanced stroke mechanics, perfecting race strategies, individual goal setting, and understanding the importance of proper mental preparation. Training may include a dry land program. Swimmers will be assigned to this group at the coach’s discretion.

About the Team

Practice

Depending on the group and session, swimmers are offered between 3 and 8 practices per week, Monday - Friday. During the fall/winter and spring sessions, practices are held at Miller Natatorium at Clay Lamberton Elementary School. Swimmers are encouraged to come to all the practices, but it is not mandatory.

Swim Meets

A variety of swim meets will be offered to the swimmers throughout the year. Participation in the meets is encouraged but completely optional. Swimmers are expected to participate in the Big 8 Meet in Cedarburg, WI  The whole team takes a bus! Swimmers can sign up for meets through our website’s online EVENT signup program. Coaches determine the best events for your swimmer often working on those events leading up to the meet. Relays are decided by the head coach. The coach will review all the meet entries to insure that swimmers have signed up correctly. 

Meet Fees 

There are entry fees for each meet that will be billed to your account. Generally the fees include a $4-$12 per individual event charge and a “Splash Fee/ Facility fee” for swimmer's admittance (amount varies) to each swim meet. 

Membership Fees

The fees for each swim session vary depending on which group your swimmer is placed in. The team has 2 swim sessions that are offered during the year. 

Fall/Winter Session: September - March

Spring/Summer Session: April - July

Berlin Barracuda(BB) and USA swimming fees are non-refundable.  Credits are not able to be refunded. One year from last active registration the funds then become team funds.

** USA Swimming annual membership fees (required for participation) are a separate charge for both Spring and Summer sessions.  If you did not swim with BB for the Fall/Winter session there will be the extra charge with participation in Spring/Summers session.  USA Swimming membership fee is currently $82 per swimmer.   

Gear  

Swimmers will need goggles, a swim cap and suit for practice. Any color or style of suit is fine for practice. The team provides training equipment such as fins, paddles, kick-boards, and pull buoys to use during practice. BB has team caps that swimmers are encouraged to wear along with a navy blue or red swim suit at meets.   

Additional questions about BB?

Please contact us with your information and a board member will call or email you.