Spring Clinics
BARRACUDAS 2025 SPRING CLINICS
The Barracudas are part of the recreational Northern California Swim League (NCSL). The NCSL has strict policies about pre-season training during the months of February & March. February is considered a "Dry Month" where swimmers cannot participate in any coached workouts. However, in March, swimmers may participate in "stroke & turn training" as long as they:
- Participate in a maximum of 3 clinic days within a week
- Received no more than 60 minutes of coaching in a day
- Swim no more than 50 yards without stopping for instruction
The Barracudas have designed the Spring Clinic sessions to fit within the acceptable NCSL criteria. These sessions are all less than 60 minutes, are heavily focused on stroke technique, and will not exceed 50 yards of swimming without instructional breaks.
Please note: By league rules, a swimmer will be ruled ineligible to swim with the Barracudas if it’s found they swim in excess of the above criteria.
Pricing
Level 1 Swimmers: $109 for the month (reduced from $120 in 2024)
Level 2-4 Swimmers: $156 for the month (reduced from 172 in 2024)
Group Levels
- Level 1 sessions are primarily 5–6-year-olds and any beginner 7–8-year-olds
- Level 1 will ONLY focus on Backstroke and Freestyle all 4 weeks)
- Level 2 sessions are for swimmers who have not yet mastered the basic rhythm of all strokes.
- Age of swimmers range from 7-10 years old
- Level 3-6 session is for more experienced swimmers who have mastered every stroke rhythm and would like to perfect their technique.
- Age of swimmers range from 8-18 years old
Clinic Practice Levels & Times
Clinic's run Monday through Thursday however, swimmers may only attend a max of 3 days per week.
| Practice Level | March 3rd - 30th | Pool Time |
| LEVEL 1 | 3:30PM- 4:00PM | 30 MINUTES |
| LEVEL 2 | 4:00PM-4:30PM | 30 MINUTES |
| LEVEL 3 | 4:30PM-5:10PM | 40 MINUTES |
| LEVEL 4 | 5:10PM-5:55PM | 45 MINUTES |
| LEVEL 5-6 | 5:55PM-6:50PM | 55 MINUTES |
Additional Information
Equipment for swimmers to bring to clinics DAILY
- Fins (fins can be ordered here)
- Goggles
- Swim Cap (optional)
- Practice Suit
- Water Bottle
- Towel (club has towels for swimmers)
- Hand Paddles (High School Swimmers Only)
All swimmers MUST be family members of the Johnson Ranch Sports Club to participate in clinics. Please go to https://www.sparetimesportsclubs.com/clubs/johnson-ranch/ or call 916-782-2600 to establish membership.
If you are a new swimmer to the Barracudas, a swim assessment is required for clinics. More information and timing on Swim Assessments here
