Barracuda Nation!

With our All-City finalists getting ready to race in a few hours (Arbor Heights, 4pm!) and our annual team party and awards celebration at the pool tomorrow night (6pm), we wanted to take a moment to highlight and thank everyone who volunteered for the Barracudas this season. We would not have a swim team without everyone's help — and this team is truly a reflection of the community spirit of Blue Ridge. To everyone who helped with one of our social events, donated to the concessions stand, or stepped up for one of the many jobs needed to run our home meets: thank you!

Several families were stalwarts in different ways throughout the season, and we wanted to especially recognize a few groups and thank you individually for your efforts.

Community Volunteers

Folks who no longer have swimmers on the team but love supporting the Barracudas at our home meets, several of whom served our most critical Deck Crew roles all season!

• Adam B.
• Heidi B.
• Sarah B.
• Tonjia B.
• Jane C.
• Jae K.
• Cynthia S.
• Brooke W.

Age Group Coordinators

You help make sure our youngest swimmers make it to the blocks for every race — and help create a memorable experience they won't forget.

8&U Girls

• Tiffany B.
• Megan K.
• Ben W.
• Elizabeth W.

8&U Boys

• Willis B.
• Paulo G.
• Ryan K.
• CM L.
• Eamon R.
• Will S.
• Tim S.

10&U Girls

• Amy H.
• Kelley M.
• Rebecca S.
• Lulu T.

10&U Boys

• Tanya B.
• Jamie B.
• Megan F.
• Stephanie L.
• Lindsay O.
• Tim O.

Barracuda Deck Crew

The folks who staff our most specialized roles and help Blue Ridge run the most organized and fun meets in the league. (A little biased — but we've been told this more than once.)

Referee

• Joe F.

Starter

• Peter G.

Announcer

• Mike W.

Stroke & Turn Judge

• Emily H.
• Cynthia S.
• Laura S.
• Brieanne Y.

Clerk of Course

• Heidi B.
• Sarah B.
• Jane C.
• Emma D.

Computer Operator

• Stephen B.
• Chris M.
• Jeremy P.
• Ty S.
• Kevin W.

Meet Operations

• Jenn B.
• Stephanie L.
• Lulu T.

Our Reliable Families

Many families showed up reliably throughout the entire season — stepping up to help at three or more of our home meets, and a handful with two family members working all four.

All 4 Home Meets — Two Family Members

• Barnes (Tiffany & Willis)
• Bradley (Heidi & Sarah)
• Carrithers (Kelly & Rob)
• Drulard (Dave & Stacy)
• Fiorito (Dan & Megan)
• Howerter (Dylan & Emily)
• Keith (Megan & Ryan)
• Paulus (Jeremy & Lynne)
• Smith (Jamie & Ty)
• Williams (Jana & Mike)
• Yuchasz (Brieanne & Tony)

All 4 Home Meets

• Jamie B.
• Jenn B.
• Beth B.
• Charlie B.
• Katie C.
• Jane C.
• Kristina C.
• Jacquelyn E.
• Joe F.
• Jenny F.
• Peter G.
• Erin H.
• Amy H.
• Phil K.
• Stephanie L.
• Amelia L.
• Ashley L.
• Chris M.
• Lindsay O.
• Lisa P.
• Rebecca S.
• Cynthia S.
• Laura S.
• Lulu T.
• Brooke W.
• Chris Z.

Three Home Meets

• Ingrid B.
• Ryan C.
• Jacob C.
• Molly F.
• Kirk F.
• Allison G.
• Dana K.
• Amy K.
• Don K.
• Jennifer K.
• Sarah L.
• Alex M.
• Ryan O.
• Kristin R.
• Cassie R.
• David R.
• Lori R.
• Scott S.
• Eric S.

Concessions All-Stars

Several families donated to our snack stand at three or more of our home meets this season, keeping it well-stocked all year long.

• Karen B.
• Chad B.
• Damon E.
• Jennifer F.
• Marie H.
• Ashley L.
• Murphy M.
• Gary M.

Post-Season Meets

Several families stepped up to volunteer at our post-season meets — helping ensure these critical races were well run and well officiated. It means a lot.

• Jenn B.
• Beth B.
• Dave D.
• Jacquelyn E.
• Megan F.
• Joe F.
• Erin H.
• Emily H.
• Ashley S.
• Laura S.
• David W.

For all of us, getting to know our neighbors and supporting this community is a huge part of why we love swim team. Thank you to everyone who stepped up — in big ways and small — to help make this season a great one for the Barracudas.

Thank you!

Stephanie, Lulu, and Joe
2026 Swim Team Coordinators