Swim Team | YMCA of the Chippewa Valley

BARRACUDA SWIM TEAM

Swim Team Programs

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley Swim Team is a competitive program for swimmers ages 5–19 of all ability levels. Our trained coaches focus on developing technique, endurance, and confidence while teaching the four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and finishes. Practices are organized by ability and emphasize skill progression, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley Barracudas

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley Barracudas Swim Team compete in the Central Wisconsin Swim Conference, Wisconsin YMCA meets, and USA Swimming events. With year-round training in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and surrounding areas, more than 200 athletes grow in a supportive, encouraging environment that promotes long-term development and a healthy lifestyle.

NOTICE TO SWIM TEAM FAMILIES: There will be a $10 Away Meet Fee applied this year, per family. This is additional to the meet fee that is required for attending the meet.

Prerequisites:

Ages 5-19 Years Old
Ability to swim 25 yards continuously
Must be a current member of the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley

Questions?

Contact Ryan Wedl, Head Coach at rwedl@ymca-cv.org or (715) 839-4614

Current programs

CF Junior 1

Summer 2026

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!

Session Dates:

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, June 9-August 14, 2026

Time:

3:15-4:00 PM

Age:

2-10 Year Olds

Pricing:

$255-$355

Location:

Chippewa Falls YMCA

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Adult Tri/Lap

Summer 2026

Our Lap/Tri League offers coach and self-guided workouts per lane for different abilities. A coach will facilitate practice, help with time sets, instruct on technique, and offer one-on-one coaching for specific drills to promote swimming efficiency and injury prevention.

Session Dates:

Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, June 8-August 14, 2026

Time:

5:45-7:00 AM

Age:

Pricing:

$130-$180

Location:

Fairfax Pool

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EC/CF Bronze @ Fairfax

Summer 2026

Bronze ages 9-12: For entry into this group swimmers should be able to race and complete at least 50 yards of each of the four strokes, along with a 100IM and must be able to complete at least 200 yards of freestyle at a time. The Bronze 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. This group will be expected to practice all four strokes at a higher capacity than only technique work, as well as be held to basic interval training and knowledge.

Session Dates:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays June 08 - August 14, 2026

Time:

7:15 AM-9:00 AM

Age:

9-12 Year Olds

Pricing:

$305-$405

Location:

Fairfax Pool

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