ABOUT THE SWIM TEAM

Bayou Barracudas is a year round swim team for the youth of Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. Mary and surrounding parishes. It is a fun, rewarding sport that provides outstanding physical fitness activity. The development of this program in 1984 provided the youth in the area with unprecedented swimming opportunities. The Bayou Barracudas program enjoys an excellent, state wide reputation. Year round swimming instills self discipline, while celebrating the individual accomplishments of each swimmer. US Swimming (year round) requires a strong commitment from swimmers, coaches and parents. The benefits this program offers to our youth are life long and limitless.

Bayou Barracudas at a Glance

Non-Profit Organization: Bayou Barracudas is celebrating 26 years of service in the community in 2010 Bayou Barracudas, Inc. is a 501c(3) corporation and donations are deductible as allowed by law.

Experienced, Professional Coaches: The professional coaching staff has over 40 years of coaching and teaching experience. Both coaches, Frank Shepard and Duane Ring, bring years of expertise and diligence to the team. These two individuals work for the love of the sports, and for the youth in this community.

Winning Tradition: Bayou Barracudas has consistently produced State Champions. For the past 26 years, Bayou Barracuda swimmers have qualified for competition at State and Regional levels, a winning tradition which continues today.

Developmental Programs: Bayou Barracudas takes great pride in consistently developing and serving as many young and novice level swimmers as any team in the area. At every level, Barracudas focus is on individual swimmer’s well-bring and self-esteem.

Other programs: In addition to year round swimming, the Barracudas organization offers: water polo league, American Red Cross swimming lessons, lifeguard training, WSI training, CPR/First Aid training, adult fitness swimming, swim clinics,*local high school practice facility, tri-athlete training, and other programs are developed as needed by the community.


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