UPDATE - Swim Practice Schedules
Dear Barracuda Families,
Thank you for your feedback regarding the recent swim group adjustments. We’re thrilled that so many swimmers are excited to practice alongside friends within their age groups. At the same time, we understand that changes to the schedule can impact families differently, and we appreciate your patience as we fine-tune the plan to best support all our athletes.
To ensure that every swimmer gets the time they need in the pool, we have made a final adjustment by combining the 13/14 and 15-18 age groups. This change allows us to optimize pool time & swimmer counts and extends practice sessions for our younger swimmers, creating a balanced and beneficial experience for everyone. The updated schedule is as follows:
| A.G. | Length | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 6&U | 30 min. | 3:30 - 4:00 PM |
| 7-8 | 45 min | 4:00 - 4:45 PM |
| 9-10 | 60 min | 4:45 - 5:45 PM |
| 11-12 | 60 min | 5:45 - 6:45 PM |
| 13-18 | 75 min | 6:45 - 8:00 PM |
The actual amount of swimming time during the swim block will vary based on the needs of the kids as determined by the coaches, which may be different even within each age group.
We fully support Coach Dave’s decision to transition to Age Groups and believe this structure will not only enhance skill development and conditioning, but also strengthen team camaraderie.
We hope this final adjustment may also minimize schedule impacts for families as it brings many of the swimmers workout times closer to the times anticipated with their original Level expectations.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a great season ahead!
Remember, first day of Summer Practice is TUESDAY, APRIL 1st. No joke! :)
As always, please feel free to reach out via text, phone, or email anytime.
Brian Patterson
President, Johnson Ranch Barracudas
m. 415.676.1345
