Barracuda Nation,

Thanks for showing up in force last night as we hosted Sand Point! Congratulations to the Barracudas on an awesome first home meet. We loved seeing the Buddy Group support in action — notes to younger swimmers, candy bags, and lots of loud cheering. We're also very grateful for all the volunteer help that made the meet run so well. We couldn't do this without the entire Blue Ridge community — thank you.

We have a short break in the meet action for the 4th of July holiday before we're back at it next week with two more home meets. You can help us and the coaching staff by signing your swimmers up for each meet and grabbing a volunteer shift (or two!):

• Tuesday, July 7th — Wedgwood @ Blue Ridge | Theme: Neon | Food Truck: Classic Crepes
  Meet Entry Sign-Up | Volunteer Job Sign-Up
• Thursday, July 9th — Klahaya @ Blue Ridge | Theme: Jungle | Food Truck: Theo's Gyros
  Meet Entry Sign-Up | Volunteer Job Sign-Up

We'll send reminders as we get closer to each meet, but early sign-ups are always appreciated!

Team Photo Day — Thursday, July 9th

Please note that we have Swim Team Photo Day before next Thursday's meet with Klahaya. More details to come, but plan ahead:

• Individual pictures start at 2:30 PM
• Team photo at 4:00 PM (before warm-ups)

As always, if you have any questions, please let us know or grab us on the pool deck. Hope to see you at the USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup Watch Party tonight (Clubhouse, doors 4:30pm, game 5:00pm), or at the 4th of July festivities this Saturday!

Go Barracudas!

Stephanie, Lulu, and Joe
2026 Swim Team Coordinators