Welcome to the Home of the Bangor Y Barracuda Swim Team! The Barracuda Swim Team is the Bangor Y's year-round competitive swim program. We aim to build a sense of community and team orientation in each of our members ~ male and female swimmers between the ages of 6 and 18. Each swimmer is provided with an opportunity to develop strong values, self-discipline, time management skills, and self-esteem in tandem with proper stroke mechanics. The team looks for swimmers who are sincerely interested in challenging themselves in the areas of mental and phsical training. The Barracuda Swim Team's 2007-2008 winter roster included over 70 swimmers. As we look forward to another exciting season, it is the goal of Coach Eric Palmer and the Barracuda coaching staff to develop the Barracuda Swim Team as one of the strongest YMCA/USA-S Age Group teams in Maine. ** Barracuda Swimming Brings Home 3rd Place Trophy from Winter Champs Meet! Way to Go 'Cudas! We are extremely proud of your sportsmanship and fast swimming! ** ***SUMMER Season begins Wednesday, April 16th for all practice groups. Registrations pakets were mailed out to the team the week of April 7th. If you did not receive your packet please call the Swim Team office.*** Team Information Communications Meet Information Best Times Challenge Coaching Staff Handbook Practice Schedules Senior Team Expectations Team Apparel Team Records E-mail Newsletter Team Board Website Swimming Links Entries Results Qualifying Times Schedule Senior Team Goals ***Thank you to all the Barracuda Swimmers and their families for a terrific winter season and a fun End-Of-Season Banquet. All the gifts, recognition, and support are greatly appreciated. We hope to see everyone back at the pool on April 16th to kick off our Summer season of Fun and Fast Swimming!!!*** 'Cuda Corner "Swimming is more than a sport of the individual. It is the challenge of character, the strength of spirit and the hope of the future." ~Author Unknown barracuda ~ Sphyraena Perciformes; n. one who is not afraid to use fierce predatory instincts to swiftly, aggressively, and powerfully achieve an ambitious goal. "Competition stimulates you to your best effort. Seek to compete with the best in practice and in meets. Use your competitors to motivate yourself and encourage them to use you. You will become like those with whom you compete." ~Anonymous 'Cuda Corner For general information about the Barracuda Swim Team Practice Levels and fees please refer to the Competitive Swimming page. For general information about Bangor Y membership, a pre-requisite to Swim Team enrollment, please refer to the Membership page.