Hi Barracuda Families,

We hope everyone has been enjoying the slower pace of summer—sleeping in, taking vacations, and getting ready for the new school year!

We’re excited to announce that registration for the Hollin Meadows Winter Swim Program for the 2026–2027 season is now open!

Led by Coach Heidi, Coach Avery, and our swimmer coaches, Winter Swim is a great way for swimmers to stay in the water, continue building their skills, and not forget everything they worked so hard on this summer. The program provides a supportive, low-pressure environment focused on stroke technique and racing fundamentals, including starts, turns, and finishes.

🏊 Winter Swim Details

Sundays | 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Rec Center
2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307

Cost: $265 per swimmer for all 31 sessions

We completely understand that fall and winter get busy with other sports, activities, vacations, and family commitments. You don't have to make every Sunday for Winter Swim to be worthwhile. For 31 sessions, it’s a great value even if your swimmer needs to miss some weeks. The most important thing is keeping them in the water and maintaining the skills they developed this summer.

To register, please visit our Swim Team website.

📅 Winter Swim Dates

September: 13, 20, 27
October: 4, 11, 18, 25
November: 1, 8, 15, 22
December: 6, 13, 20
January: 10, 24
February: 7, 21, 28
March: 7, 14, 21
April: 4, 11, 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23

The program is open to all swimmers who participated in the 2026 summer season, as well as swimmers interested in joining the team next summer.

🏊 High School Swimmers Interested in Coaching?

We’re also looking for high school-age swimmers who are interested in coaching during Winter Swim!

If your swimmer would like to help coach and work with our younger Barracudas, please have them email [email protected] for more information.

Important Notes

• Registration priority will be given to returning swim team members if registered by August 31, 2026.
• Swimmers who previously participated in Winter Swim but did not join the summer team will need to be evaluated before registering.
• All swimmers must be members of HMSTC and able to swim at least 25 yards.

Pool & Facility Reminders

Per our facility agreement with the County:

• Children may not arrive before 6:50 p.m.
• Swimmers may only enter the water under coach supervision and at their assigned time and space.
• Only registered participants may be in the water.
• All swimmers and family members must follow the pool and facility rules.
• Please ensure your child is picked up promptly at 8:00 p.m.

We hope to see lots of Barracudas back in the water this winter! It’s a great way to keep the momentum going from summer and be ready to jump back in next season. 

See you at the pool!

Lauren & Michelle