Non-Profit Organization: Bayou Barracudas is celebrating 20 years of service to the community in 2006. 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 30 years of coaching and teaching experience. Both coaches, Frank Shepard and Duane Ring, bring years of expertise and diligence to the team. Coach Shepard works full time for the team with very little monetary compensation. Coach Ring is a volunteer. 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 21 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, offshore marine water survival training, local high school practice facility, tri-athlete training, and other programs are developed as needed by the community.