Welcome to the home of the Carlynton Aqua Club Barracudas!

Carlynton Aqua Club (CAC) is a developmental swim club for youth, ages 4-18. CAC competes in the WCPSL (Western Central Pennsylvania Swim League) from October - March. The WCPSL is similar to a YMCA league featuring 10 teams from the Greater Pittsburgh Area. At CAC, we’re focused on teaching the values of dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship and setting, and reaching goals in a positive, constructive, family-friendly atmosphere. We understand that different athletes have different goals and ability levels. Our club offers a variety of programs to accommodate beginners as well as experienced competitive swimmers.

2025-2026 Program Overview

Spring 2026 - Swim Lessons *REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED*
Our 8-class swim lesson program is taught by experienced coaches and assistants who are in the water with the swimmers. Classes are focused on water safety and swimming fundamentals. Participants of all skill levels, ages 2+ who are fully potty-trained are welcome. (NO swim diapers permitted.) We offer small group sizes by skill level - beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

To learn more about our Swim Lesson programs, please visit Swim Lessons.

Our next swim lesson session will be in the fall.

Looking for opportunities to swim this summer?  Check out our friends at the Crafton Crocodiles.

Fall 2025 - Swim Lessons

Fall 2025 - Beginner Lesson Program

Our 5-class swim lesson program is taught by experienced coaches and assistants who are in the water with the swimmers. Classes are focused on water safety and swimming fundamentals. Participants of all skill levels, ages 2+ who are fully potty-trained are welcome. (NO swim diapers permitted.) 

Please note, our fall beginner lesson program this season is only open to Carlynton School District residents.  All registrations will be validated with the district to confirm residency.  We will offer a beginner lessons session in the spring open to all swimmers.

Fall 2025 - Intermediate/Advanced Swim Lessons
This is our partially assisted swim lesson program for youth ages 4+. Swimmers will learn swimming fundamentals and get an introduction to competitive swimming. Instructors will start in the water with the swimmers with the goal that swimmers will not require assistance by the end of the program. Some swimming experience is recommended. 

To learn more about our Swim Lesson programs, please visit Swim Lessons.

Short Season - Barracudas Swim Team

This is a 2-month, unassisted trial program for athletes interested in trying competitive swimming, but aren't ready to commit to a 6-month season. Swimmers are invited to participate in swim meets during the trial program.

To learn more about our Short Season Barracudas competitive swim team, please visit Short Season Barracudas.

Full Season - Barracudas Swim Team
This is our 6-month, competitive swim team.  We offer a flexible schedule with no minimum requirement for attendance at practice.

We welcome any high school varsity swimmers (grades 9-12) to the Barracudas competitive swim team. We offer a flexible schedule (no minimum practice attendance), and swimmers are invited to swim in all home and away swim meets.

To learn more about our Full Season Barracudas competitive swim team, please visit Full Season Barracudas.

** Limited financial assistance for our programs is available.  To apply, complete the financial assistance section during registration and a member of our board will follow up to coordinate flexible payment options.**

Registration

Registration for our 2025 - 2026 short/full/varsity/fall lesson programs is now closed.

Spring 2026 Swim Lesson Registration is now open!

Questions

Have a question about the organization, volunteer roles, or registration? Please reach out to our Board of Directors and they'll be happy to assist you.

Have a question about practice, meets, or need to share health/attendance info with the coaches? Please  reach out to Coach Jay and he will address your inquiry, or forward to other coaches, as needed.