| Beginners | Grade 1 & 2 athletes of all ages |
| Novice | Those in their first 2 years of competition |
| 12&U | Competitive 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 |
| Senior | Competitive athletes aged 15+ passed Grades 1-5 |
| Masters | Beginner-Advanced Adult athletes (aged 25+), both competitive and recreational |
| Elite | Athletes 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