Beginner Barracudas Clinic | Ages 4-8

An introduction to competitive swimming! Emphasis is on instruction and developmental drills teaching the four competitive strokes. A great way to prepare your young swimmer for YMCA of the Chippewa Valley Swim Team while developing new skills & friendships! Beginner Barracudas is primarily taught in the YMCA small wading pool. When the swimmers are ready to swim in the large pool they will spend some of the lesson time in that pool!

Session 1

WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 9-30

TIME: 4:15-5:00 PM

WHERE: Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

COST: Members $50 | Non-Members $75

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Session 2

WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 9-30

TIME: 5:00-5:45 PM

WHERE: Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

COST: Members $50 | Non-Members $75

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Junior Clinic | Ages 10 & Under

 

Swimmers should be able to complete at least one length of freestyle and backstroke. The Junior group will be taught stroke technique for all of the four strokes. Competitive starts and turns will also be taught and practiced. There will be no practice requirement, however the more practices a swimmer attends the faster they will progress! A great way for your young swimmer to develop swimming skills and confidence while creating new friendships!

  • Junior 1: Participants in this group must have passed Beginner Barracudas or can complete a full 25 of backstroke and freestyle in the large pool. This group will swim 45 minutes during their practice time. (Practice Expectation: 2 Days a week)
  • Junior 2: Participants in this group must be able to do 3/4 of the primary strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly). This group will swim 60 minutes during their practice time. (Practice Expectation: 2-3 days a week)


Junior 1:

  • WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 8-October 16
  • TIME: 6:30-7:15 PM
  • WHERE: Chippewa Falls YMCA
  • COST: Members $140 | Non-Members $240
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  • WHEN: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, September 9-October 17
  • TIME: 4:15-5:00 PM
  • WHERE: Eau Claire Downtown YMCA
  • COST: Members $140 | Non-Members $240
  • Register Here


 

Junior 2:

  • WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 8-October 16
  • TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM
  • WHERE: Chippewa Falls YMCA
  • COST: Members $150 | Non-Members $250
  • Register Here


 

  • WHEN: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, September 9-October 17
  • TIME: 4:15-5:15 PM
  • WHERE: Eau Claire Downtown YMCA
  • COST: Members $150 | Non-Members $250
  • Register Here

 

 

Junior Elite Clinic | Ages 9-11

For entry into this group swimmers should be able to complete at least 50 yards of each of the four strokes. The Junior Elite group is focused on improving stroke technique, and endurance. Will be working with qualified coaches focused on giving individual feedback, on each stroke. This group will start to understand and learn how to compete and race strategies, as well as get an introduction to competitive training.

 

Junior Elite:

  • WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 8-October 16
  • TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM
  • WHERE: Chippewa Falls YMCA
  • COST: Members $165 | Non-Members $265
  • Register Here


 

  • WHEN: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, September 9-October 17
  • TIME: 4:45-6:15 PM
  • WHERE: Eau Claire Downtown YMCA
  • COST: Members $165 | Non-Members $ 265
  • Register Here

 

 

Silver Clinic | Ages 10-12

Swimmers in this group will still focus on technique as well as get a sample of what training will be once moved up to the Gold group. Swimmers should be committed to swimming at least 3-4 times per week, and must be able to swim and train all 4 strokes. Swimmers in this group experience a higher intensity, and be expected to train at least at a 1:45 per 100 base or faster. You will be told when you can move into this group.

 

Silver Clinic:

  • WHEN: Monday-Friday, September 8-October 17
  • TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM
  • WHERE:
  • COST: Members $190 | Non-Members $290

 

 

Gold Clinic | Ages 13-18

Swimmers in this group are generally High School athletes, 14 and up. Training groups will be decided based on previous development and training experience. Swimmers are committed to swimming at a high level, expected to be at practice everyday, and focused on swimming at their best at bigger meets at the end of each competitive season. Swimmers will experience an increased training volume and intensity, and be expected to train at least at a 1:30 per 100 base or faster.

 

Gold Clinic:

  • WHEN: Monday-Friday, September 8-October 17
  • TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM
  • WHERE:
  • COST: Members $190 | Non-Members $290