The Bozeman Barracudas here offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Bozeman Barracudas here to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Please call us at 406-219-1349 to schedule a tryout, or Click Here to send us an email request for more information.

Beginner Group

Goal: The goal of the beginner group is to find enjoyment in the sport of competitive swimming while learning the basics of the 4 strokes.  Swimmers will be introduced to flip turns, starts, and drill work that will improve their stroke technique.  Events at meets will be limited to their abilities as seen by the coaching staff.  Main focus is on a positive experience as a member of the swim team.

Age Group

Goal:  Develop skills and techniques relevant to competitive swimming races from 50’s up to 200’s including I.M. races.  Age Groupers will begin training for endurance, but the main focus is on legal technique of all 4 strokes while increasing yardage.

Junior Group

Goal: Develop into a mature swimmer focusing on stroke technique and race strategy and training. Junior swimmers will be capable of swimming all 4 competitive strokes, and all available events for this group with confidence.

Senior Group

Goal:  Encourage swimmers to improve in areas of discipline, motivation, academics and swimming skills necessary for success in high school, college and in life.  Coaches will provide a positive swimming environment where Senior swimmers can grow, learn, and build leadership skills that will benefit team and individual achievement.

Fitness Group (Must be approved by Head Coach)

Goal:  Encourage swimmers to continue swimming even though another extracurricular activity or sport does not allow a swimmer to meet the requirements of the Junior or Senior workout groups.  Coaches will provide a positive swimming environment where Fitness swimmers can maintain learning, and building leadership skills that will benefit team and individual achievement.