Hi Barracuda Families,

The first day of swim team practice is just two days away! We are excited to kick off another great summer season beginning Thursday, May 28.

Practice Schedule (May 28 – June 17)
Fairfax County schools are still in session, so practices will be held in the evenings Monday through Friday:

• 4:30 – 5:15 PM → 8 & Under
• 5:15 – 6:15 PM → 9–12 Year Olds
• 6:15 – 7:15 PM → 13–18 Year Olds

Please remember that swimmers may not attend practice until they are fully registered in the system.

When registering, please double check your swimmer’s t-shirt size, as we will be placing our team t-shirt order on June 1.

Swimmers should bring to practice:
• Towel
• Goggles
• Swim cap

Registration Information

To register, log in to the team website and click the Registration link.

Important registration dates:
• June 1 → Last day to register before the $50 late fee is added
• June 12 → Final registration deadline

New Swimmer Tryouts

If your swimmer is new to the team this year, they will need to complete a tryout. Outdoor tryouts will be held on June 1 and June 2 in the afternoon.

If you are interested in scheduling a tryout, please contact Lauren Iannitto ([email protected]) directly.

Welcome Back Potluck – June 4

Join us for our Welcome Back Potluck for all swimmers and their families! It’s a fun and casual way to welcome new swimmers, reconnect with teammates, and enjoy dinner together.

Prior to the potluck, we will also be holding a New Parent Meeting from 6:00 - 6:30 for any families new to the team. This will be an opportunity to review how the season works, explain meets and volunteer roles, walk through SwimTopia, and answer any questions you may have before the season gets fully underway.

Families of our Mini Barracudas are also welcome to join us! We would love the opportunity to meet everyone and officially kick off the season together.

Please make sure to RSVP online under Team Events and sign up to bring a dish using the signup link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044DADA828AAFF2-64299593-hmswim#/

The Swim Team Committee will provide desserts, water, paper products, and utensils. Families bring the rest.

Please remember:
• Bring a serving utensil for your dish
• Bring enough food to serve 10–12 swim friends

What to Bring (by Last Name):
• A–C → Breads
• D–N → Pasta dishes (lasagna, mac and cheese, spaghetti, buttered noodles, etc.)
• O–Z → Salads (green salad, fruit salad, pasta salad, etc.)

Upcoming Dates to Remember

• May 28 → First Day of Practice
• June 1 → Last Day to Register Before $50 Late Fee
• June 1 → Team Suit Try-On with Sport Fair (4–6 PM)
• June 4 → Welcome Back Potluck & New Parent Orientation
• June 12 → Time Trials Setup
• June 13 → Time Trials
• June 15 → B Meet: Hollin Meadows @ Mansion House

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you to everyone who has already donated!

This is our final call for sponsors for the 2026 season. If you are interested in sponsoring or donating to the Barracudas, there are two ways to contribute:

• Mail in a check using our sponsorship form
• Sponsor online through our website

We are looking forward to another fun and exciting season and can’t wait to see everyone back on deck Thursday!

Go Barracudas!

Lauren & Michelle