About Us

BeginnersGrade 1 & 2 athletes of all ages
NoviceThose in their first 2 years of competition
12&UCompetitive athletes (ages 12 years or younger) who have passed Grades 1-3 – eligible to compete at Level 1 & 2 Championships and NAG  
Youth (Females aged 13-15 and Males aged 13-16)Competitive athletes who have passed Grades 1-4 – eligible to compete at Level 1-3 Championships, NAG and Youth National Championships
Junior (Females aged 15-19 and Males aged 15-20)Competitive athletes – passed Grades 1-5
SeniorCompetitive athletes aged 15+ passed Grades 1-5
MastersBeginner-Advanced Adult athletes (aged 25+), both competitive and recreational
EliteAthletes in the WC team/SA squad

Training

Our home pool is Constantia Virgin Active. Below is the 2024 VA training Schedule.

TUESDAY

11h00-13h00

16h00-17h30

17h00-19h30

Masters

Beginners, Novice, 12&U and Youth

Elite Swimmers & Masters

WEDNESDAY                                                                                                      

16h00-18h00

16h30-18h00

Elites – Gym and Swim Fitness

Beginners, Novice, 12&U and Youth

THURSDAY

11h00-13h00

16h00-17h30

17h00-19h30

Open

12&U and Youth

Elite & Masters

FRIDAY                         

15h30-17h30

Beginners, Novice, 12&U, Youth and Masters

SATURDAY & SUNDAYS*

12h30-16h00     Competitive Routine Training – St Cyprian’s School OR WGHS – Routines TBA weekly

*Additional costs apply

PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Arranged through Sue (sue@barracudas.capetown) at a cost of R320 per hour for individual private sessions and R500 per hour for shared privates (maximum 4 swimmers).

Fees

There is an annual club membership fee of R 930 for non-competitive and R 1560 for competitive swimmers (includes SSA affiliation & WP registration fees – to be paid into the club account).

Monthly coaching fees to be paid directly to Sue as follows:                                                          

1X per week –     R 880                                                                  

2X per week –    R1650                     

3+X per week –  R2640