Marlins Newsletter 2: Back to Swim
Issue: 2026-2
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Newsletter 2: Back to Swim
Back to Swim Bash! - Sunday, April 26, 2026 2-5pm
This is our annual kick-off to our summer season. Come out to the Sendero Springs Park to meet some of the coaches, pick up any pre-ordered merchandise, purchase swim caps, get sized and order team suits, have our team photo taken, and then have a fun swim with our swim team friends. Kona Ice will be there from 3-5 pm for cool treats!
As in past years, this year’s Back to Swim Bash is a potluck and we are asking those with last names beginning with A-M to bring a salty treat, and those with last names that begin with N-Z to bring a sweet treat. You are welcome to bring your own water. Please pick individually packaged treats where possible as any extra items will be used for Fun Fridays. If your food item requires serving utensils please bring them.
Non-Marlin siblings are more than welcome to join in the fun in the pool but will need to either pass a swim test administered by the lifeguards or wear a lifejacket.
Meet & Volunteer Sign up:
Meet and volunteer sign up opens for all on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 6pm.
Please sign up on our website under Team Calendar here https://bcmarlins.swimtopia.com/swim_meets
Note: Two Meets will not open for sign up on April 26 - the Divisional Championship Meet (swimmers need to have swam in at least 2 meets this season prior to this opening) and the Invitational Championship Meet (swimmers must have swam in a meet this season and achieved a time that is as fast or faster than the invitational time cut). These meets will open later this season and may open at different times for different people due to these circuit rules.
Steps To RSVP your swimmer, as attending or not attending the meet:Find the meet on the team calendar (every Saturday, starting May 16)
Click on the green "Meet Entry".
- For your swimmer, choose if they are "Attending this meet" or "Not Attending this meet".
- Click the green SAVE button.
- Click "Back to swim meets" or "Team Calendar".
- Repeat these steps for all meets that are Open.
Steps to Sign up to volunteer (Remember Volunteering is mandatory if your swimmer is attending that meet)
- Find the meet on the team calendar (every Saturday, starting May 16)
- Click on the Green "Job Signup".
- Click on the "Sign up for Jobs" button for the person volunteering.
- Click on the check box for the available shift and role you desire.
- Click on the Green "Save Assignments" at the bottom of the page.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any second volunteer.
- Click on the "Back" or the "Team Calendar".
- Repeat steps 1 to 6 for all the meets.
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Liz Leonard with any questions or concerns about volunteering, [email protected] or 512-789-4133.
First Day of Practices:
Friday, May 1, 2026 - Practice only for new Marlins swimmers.
Monday, May 4, 2026 - Practice begins for everyone.
Practices are four days a week, after school on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays until Memorial Day. Practices will switch to morning practices on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and become five days a week, Monday-Friday.
Practice Groups have been created by the coaches but are still being adjusted and added to after the new swimmer swim tests. There may be minor changes before the first practice. The latest versions are available on our website.https://bcmarlins.swimtopia.com/practices
Any questions or concerns about practices, please contact our coaches:
Head Coach Caitlyn McLarty Email:[email protected]Phone: (512) 783-4688
Admin Coach: Chris Kjeldsen Email:[email protected]Phone: (512) 694-2180
The only items required for practice are: a swimsuit, swim cap, goggles, and a towel. A water bottle and sunscreen/SPF shirt are always a good idea in the Texas heat.
Practices are rain or shine. Coaches will send out an e-mail if practice gets cancelled or delayed due to thunder and lightning.
Swimmers are expected to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled practice starts for dryland training. We understand this may be difficult until school ends. Just try your best to get there in time as swimmers are jumping in right at the start of practice.
Moving Day - Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8am
We are looking for people to help us move the equipment back to the pool from its winter home! If you can spare a few hours, the more hands, the easier and faster it takes.Any questions, ask our Director of Equipment, Kevin Kreidler [email protected]
Merchandise:
Pre-ordered merchandise including team t-shirts can be picked up at the Back to Swim Bash on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Swim caps will also be for sale.
Swim Freak, a swim store from south Austin, will be at the Back to Swim Bash to size and take orders for team suits. If you already know your swimmer’s suit size, online orders can be placed below:
https://www.swimfreak.com/summer-teams/brushy-creek-marlins/
Additional items are available at our merchandise tent at every swim meet.
Any Merchandise questions please contact Renee Killelea [email protected]
Big Swimmer/Little Swimmer:
Big Swimmer/Little Swimmer is a Marlin's tradition focused on team bonding. We pair an older, experienced Marlin swimmer with a younger/new Marlin swimmer and they team up to cheer for one another, make sure no one misses a race and participate in other fun activities every week on meet day!
Little Swimmer Sign Up URL
Big Swimmer Sign Up URL
Fundraising:
Just in time for Mother's Day, 1st Communion, and Graduation! Join us at Kendra Scott Domain on Sunday May 3, 2026, for a Kendra Gives Back event benefiting the Brushy Creek Marlins! A portion of all funds raised will be donated to the Marlins. Can't make it? We will have a shopping link available that weekend to shop online, send to friends and family, and help support the team. More details to come soon!
Marlins 2026: Celebrating our 50th season!
See you at the pool!
Kim Edwards
Director of Communications
[email protected]