Barracuda Nation!

Week 1 is a wrap. A few important updates this week — most notably the shift in practice times starting next week, and a shoutout to our Mini Barracudas graduates. Also, please note: this will be our final update to families from last year who haven't yet registered for the current season. Future updates will go to current season registered families only. Read on for more on how to  register or how to stay connected as a community volunteer.

Congratulations, Mini Barracudas!

A huge shoutout to our Mini Barracudas swimmers who wrapped up their two-week program this week. It's been amazing to see the rapid progression and quick development across the board — we're so proud of every one of you. We're looking forward to seeing all of you continue, whether that's joining the swim team or continuing your development in our swim lessons program. Congratulations on your hard work!

Practice Update — New Times Starting 5/18

Starting Monday, May 18th, we shift to our regular evening practice schedule. New times:

• 8 and Unders: 5:30–6:15 PM
• 10 and Unders / 12 and Unders: 6:15–7:15 PM
• 14 and Unders / 18 and Unders: 7:15–8:45 PM

This schedule runs through Friday, June 19th. On June 22nd we switch to morning practices — kicking off with our annual Pancake Breakfast! More details on that to come.

Full schedule always available at blueridge.swimtopia.com/practices.

Apparel

The team store is open — head to blueridge.swimtopia.com/shop to shop suits, caps, apparel, and more. New addition: we just added the personalized Barracuda parka to the store, perfect for chilly evening practices and post-meet warm-ups.

We still have the SwimOutlet suit fit kit available and will have it at practices next week — reach out to a coach or coordinator if you'd like to try on a suit for size.

Reminder: personalized cap orders must be placed by May 27th — that deadline is firm since we order in bulk.

On the Horizon

Barracuda staff meteorologists and event planners are scouring local weather forecasts to find the optimal date for the Welcome Back Parent Social — we don't want to reschedule again. While last Thursday turned out to be less rainy than originally forecast (shame on us for trusting a Seattle weather forecast), it was fairly chilly on the pool deck, so we're holding out for non-hot-toddy weather. Stay tuned!

We'll also be sharing more soon on how to get involved as a volunteer. We need everyone to pitch in to run our home swim meets and events — more details and sign-ups coming in the next week.

Registration and Community Volunteers

As noted above, this is the last update going to prior season families who haven't yet registered. If you'd like to join us, head to blueridge.swimtopia.com to sign up — registration remains open through end of June.

If you don't have a swimmer on the team this season but want to stay connected and help out as a volunteer — or just stay in the loop (hello, alumni families!) — you can register as a Community Volunteer. Fill out this short form to stay active and be eligible to sign up for home meet volunteer shifts. More to come on what that looks like.

As always, reach out at [email protected] with any questions.

Have a great weekend, and see you on the pool deck!

Go Barracudas!

2026 Swim Team Coordinators
Lulu, Steph, and Joe