ABOUT US



Hudson Valley Barracudas is a year round instructional and competitive swimming organization. The Cudas are a member of United States Swimming (USS), the Empire State Swim League (ESSL) and the Orange-Dutchess Swim League (ODSL). 

Cuda practices and competitions are held at Middletown High School and Maple Hill Park in the city of Middletown, New York.

Cuda Athletes range in age from 5 years to 22 years in age.  Athletes are placed in one of 4 levels of programming including Swim Lessons, Bronze Level, Silver Level or Gold Level depending on ability.  Each level has goals for swimmers to attain, thereby providing a progressive building of skill level.

Our staff is headed by Melissa Freehill, a certified US Swim coach and ASCA member.  Coach Mel is assisted by certified US Swim Coach Andrew Martz.  Each coach has their own level to focus on to allow each swimmer to fulfill their potential.