Welcome to Wilson Barracudas Swim Team

About Us

Since 1987, we have provided a high quality year-round, competitive swim team for youth ages 6-18.

What Makes the Barracudas Your #1 Choice:

Highly motivating instruction by talented, experienced coaches
Athlete/Coach ratio: Age Group 6:1, Senior 10:1
Great team atmosphere
Detailed and focused technique-based program for all groups, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and team work.

How to Join

New swimmers are always welcome.

Swimmers must be able to independently swim a 25 yard freestyle and 25 yard backstroke without stopping.

Once you are ready to join, simply fill out and return the registration form, health form, and waiver form under downloads to officially join our team.

Helpful Information

Board of Directors

The Board of the Barracudas Swim Team is responsible for the overall management of the team business operations. While the Board manages the coaching staff, the coaching staff is responsible for the technical swim operations.

President: Eric Burnworth

Secretary: Molly West

Head Coach: Sandra Burroughs

Meet Schedule

Board of Directors

Swim Meets are fun and a great way to see how much you are improving.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming meets:

September 22-24 Goldsboro
October 7-8 Rocky Mount
November 10-12 Raleigh
December 15-17 Cary
January 12-14 Cary
March 22-24 Cary

Practice Schedule

Board of Directors

Practice Schedule

Practices are held at the Wilson YMCA on Nash Street.

10 and Under swimmers practice from 5:30-6:30 pm Monday through Friday.

11 and older swimmers practice 4:30-6 :30 pm Monday through Friday.

Coaching Staff

Equipment and Apparel

Practice Schedule

Our head coach is Sandra Burroughs, who has over 20 years of experience teaching and coaching swimming. She is passionate about teaching great swimming technique while having fun and helping youth develop valuable life skills.

Our Assistant Coach is Annika Jasek-Rysdahl, who swam at Barton College. She is also the head swim coach at Hunt High School.

Equipment and Apparel

10 and under swimmers are encouraged to bring their own kickboard, pull buoy, goggles and fins to each practice.

11 and over swimmers are encouraged to also bring a swim snorkel and hand paddles. Equipment can be ordered from our team store through swim outlet at this link: http://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/wilsonbarracudas

Barracudas apparel for swimmers and family members can be purchased at our team store through EB sports at this link: https://barracudaswim22.itemorder.com/