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The Bozeman Barracuda Swim Club
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Bozeman
Barracudas. Our club is a year-round age group and senior
competitive swim team offering instruction, training, and
competition to young people of all ages and abilities. The team is
privately owned, financed, and supported.
The Bozeman Barracuda Swim Club competes in local, regional,
national, and international competition sanctioned by USA Swimming,
the national governing body for amateur swimming in this country.
Team Philosophy
VISION:
To define the standard for competitive swimming programs in rural
communities nationwide.
CORE PURPOSE:
To provide a healthy, rewarding experience for young athletes, where
the pursuit of goals and dreams leads to success in swimming and
life.
VALUES:
To benefit our community we develop young leaders who are
hardworking, responsible citizens. Our swimmers are respected role
models who embody integrity, teamwork, and friendship gained through
their commitment to excellence.
Team History
The Bozeman Barracuda Swim Team was founded in the 1960’s by
dedicated parents interested in competitive swimming. The Barracudas
have a successful program of 80 - 100 swimmers, ranging from 5 to 22
years old. Professional coaches guide beginning swimmers new to
competitive swimming through our graduated levels of instruction and
training. Barracuda Swimmers compete at meets across the state, at
regional competitions throughout the Northwest, and at national
level competitions. Current Barracuda Swimmers have over 80 Montana
State Age Group Records.
Bozeman Barracuda Organization
The Barracuda Swim Team is fortunate to be supported by one of the
finest organizations in all of competitive swimming, USA Swimming.
Each time a youngster joins the team, the swimmer’s parents
automatically become members (and owners) of the Bozeman Barracuda
Swim Club and inherit with that membership the responsibility to
participate and support the activities of the team.
As owners of the 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization,
parents elect a Board of Directors to oversee the programs and
performance of the business. Professional coaches are hired with the
responsibility of running the swim team. They are assisted in this
task by a variety of parent volunteers.
The Board of Directors is composed of seven members who are elected
yearly at the Fall Banquet on a rotating basis for a two-year term.
They are charged with the ultimate responsibility for directing the
financial affairs and supervising the management of the team.
Traditionally, the Barracuda Board of Directors has led by example,
by being among the most active and experienced members. The
Barracuda Board of Directors consists of the following elected
officials: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, two
elected at large members, and a swimmer representative.
PO BOX 804 • Bozeman, Montana 59771 • 1-866-887-5506