Barracudas This Week (May 29)

It’s a very busy week for the Barracudas! Pay careful attention to the deadlines as there is a lot going on. We start morning practices tomorrow. We have two swim meets this week that need RSVPs. Schlitterbahn is extending the ticket purchase deadline if anyone else is interested. Finally, we are more than halfway through, please checkup on your volunteer points!

Practice moves to mornings!

You can see the morning schedule on our site at https://www.bcwbarracudas.com/practice-schedule Remember to wear sunscreen!!!

• 8:00am-8:45am - 6&Under
• 8:45am-9:45am - 7-8's
• 9:45am-10:45am - 9-10's
• 10:45am-12:00pm - 11&Up

Meet: Wed May 31 BCW @ Barton Creek Country Club

Registration closes (tomorrow) Tuesday 5/30 at 9am! It should be a faster meet following our intrasquad format with only early (freestyle) relays and BCCC is a smaller team, expected to finish around 8:15pm if all goes well.. This will be our first meet with only seed times from regular meets this season. We keep seed times from intrasquad and previous season for a bit to make the meets run faster, but we have a few special meets that require times from this season so we want everyone to know where they stand!

Meet: Sat June 3 Riverplace @ BCW

Registration closes on Thursday 6/1 at 7pm. Please remember that this meet will run with only seed times from regular meets this season. We have special meets coming up that require times from this season so we want everyone to know where they stand.

Special Meets - Medal & All-Star Invitational

We have 2 special meets during our swim season (see the swim meets and events page) that require a bit of planning! There is NO NEGOTIATION on the rules for these meets!

First, the Medal Meet on June 24 @ BCW. The medal meet is really fun because instead of ribbons, kids get medals! Medals will be distributed at the end of season party. To be able to swim an event in the meet they will need to have a valid (no DQ) time in the event from this season. Plan early, work with the coaches, and get the qualifying times! Remember - a successful swim is more valuable than an illegal fast swim!

Second, the All-Star Invitational Meet hosted by Westwood requires a specific qualifying time from the current season. We have been handing out rainbow ribbons for those that have qualified! More information is available on the Barracuda home page under Schedule -> All Star Invitational.

Schlitterbahn Team Day!

Tickets purchased for the Friday June 9th Barracuda Family day will be delivered over the next 2-3 days via email.

As a special one time courtesy to the Barracudas, Schlitterbahn has extended the deadline for Group Discount ticket purchases to Friday, June 2, at 8:00am. Purchase through the Barracuda web page. Tickets are $35 each.

(Note: Although Schlitterbahn tickets are non-refundable, these tickets are valid for adults or children, and are valid for any date from June 9 until the end of the 2023 season. There is no limit on the number of tickets you may purchase.)

Volunteer Reminder -

Remember we are a volunteer swim team! We need all families to contribute a minimum of 4 shift points during the season to make the team successful, more are appreciated! You can see your own upcoming job shifts and total points by looking at “My Account” on the top right of the www.bcwbarracudas.com web page.

Job opportunities for future meets will be opening 2 weeks prior to the meet. At that time you can select new jobs or remove jobs if you will not be able to attend. Any questions to [email protected].

Other Notes

• Lost and found is filling up! Check out the box next time you're at practice.
• It’s summer. It’s sunny! Use sunscreen!

Upcoming Events (See -> Swim Meets & Events)

This Week -

• Monday 5/29 - NO PRACTICE - Memorial Day!!!
• Tuesday 5/30 - We switch to morning practice!
• Wednesday 5/31 - Regular morning practice & BCW @ BCCC Make Up Swim Meet in the evening. You know your kids best, decide if they can handle both.
• Saturday 6/3 - RP @ BCW (Expected finish around 11:15am, update Friday noon)

Key Future Events-

• Friday 6/2 9am - Schlitterbahn ticket extended purchase deadline
• Friday 6/9 - Schlitterbahn! Put it on your calendar now! (no practice day)
• Monday 6/26 - All Star Invitational (qualified swimmers)
• Wednesday 6/28 - End of season party!