It's that time of year to dig out those bathing suits, dust off those goggles and get ready to swim!!! 

We are excited for the upcoming swim season and have LOTS of important things to share, so please be sure to read this ENTIRE message.

REGISTRATION: Registration will begin in early April. All swim meets, practices and events are posted on the calendar, so please click the calendar link at the top of the page for details or see the IMPORTANT DATES listed below.

NEWS: Coach Kopkas will not be returning this season, however several of our assistant coaches will be returning to help enusre smooth transition. We are VERY EXCITED to have our new head coach, ROBERT VILLANTE! For the last 6 years Robert has been a swim coach in the Atlanta area, starting at the Buckhead YMCA and then Buckhead Aquatics, where he coaches a competitive swim program. Robert started his career with a developmental team at the "Y" and then transitioned into USA-sanctioned coaching at the competitive level. Robert believes that any child, no matter where or when they start swimming, has the potential to become a great swimmer and great athlete with the proper guidance and support.

SAVE THE DATE: Please stop by the MEET AND GREET on Saturday, April 16, 2016! Stop by the pool and see the beautiful new arbor entrance, meet our new coach, register for swim team, get fitted for swim suits, and enjoy coffee and doughnuts. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

May 9-May 20: 8 and under practice takes place M-F from 4:00-5:00 PM; 9 and up practice takes place M-F from 5:00-6:00 PM

May 23-June 24: 8 and under practice takes place M-F from 9:00-10:00 AM; 9 and up practice takes place M-F from 10:00-11:00 AM. Optional afternoon practices take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 PM for 8 and under; 5:00-6:00 PM for 9 and up.

Meet dates are May 31st, June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, and June 27th. Home vs away meets are TBA.

The swim banquet will take place on Tuesday, June 28th.

VOLUNTEERING: In order to make the meets a success, we need LOTS of volunteers. Each family is required to volunteer at a minimum of 3 meets. You can sign up for your favorite job when you register online or at the Meet and Greet.

Also, two of our swim moms had to step down, and we are in need of at least one more swim mom or dad. Please contact Deana Menikoff at [email protected] if you'd like to help us out!

SPONSORS: If you are a business owner and would like a great opportunity to advertise your company while supporting the Barracudas, we are offering different levels of sponsorship. Please let Deana Menikoff ([email protected]) know if you are interested.

Bronze Level ($75): Logo on swim team website + logo on swim team Facebook page

Silver Level ($100): Bronze benefits + logo on swim team t-shirts 

Gold Level ($250): Silver benefits + logo on marque at pool entrance for swim team season

Platinum Level ($500): Gold benefits + logo on marque at pool entrance for entire summer swim season