Marlins Newsletter 4: Off we go!
Issue: 2026-4
Date: May 4, 2026
Newsletter 4: Off we go!
Kudos to all the new Marlin swimmers and parents who attended our Time Trial on Friday, May 1.
The weather was not great, but those who showed up did a fantastic job and we all did our best to keep things moving and keep the swimmers warm. Weather is unpredictable and we may be wishing it was cold and rainy later this summer when it’s over 100℉….
Kendra Scott Fundraiser:
Today is the last day to shop online with our Kendra Gives Back Fundraiser. Shop online and use our code!
Meet & Volunteer Sign up:
This opened for all on Sunday, April 26 for the majority of the swim meets (exceptions are the 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).
If you have not done this yet, please go to the Team Calendar on the website (found here: https://bcmarlins.swimtopia.com/swim_meets) and identify if your swimmer will attend the meets this summer. The website works the best to do this over the SwimTopia App and instructions are along the side of the page. Note: If your swimmer is attending the meet, you are expected to volunteer at that meet, and this is also where you sign up for your volunteer role and shift. Volunteering is an expectation, not a suggestion. Our lovely Volunteer Coordinator, Liz Leonard ([email protected]) works very hard to make sure all the roles are filled and if you do not sign up, she will assign you a shift.
If you forget to RSVP, then your swimmer is marked as not attending and not entered in the meet. It is not possible to do late entries. It is always possible to remove a swimmer from the meet at the last minute. If you are unsure, it is best practice to mark your swimmer as attending and we can remove them last minute if needed.
Practices:
- Practices start this week!
- Practice group assignments and practice times are on the website: https://bcmarlins.swimtopia.com/practices
- Practices are four days a week (Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday).
- Note: there are no Wednesday practices until after Memorial day.
- Practices are rain or shine, hot or cold. Coaches will send out an e-mail if practices get cancelled or delayed due to thunder and lightning.
- Monday, May 4 - First day of normal practice for all Marlins (Remember that practices are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays (no Wednesdays) until after Memorial Day.)
- Monday, May 25 - No Practices - Memorial Day.
- Tuesday, May 26 - Practices switch to mornings.
- Friday, June 26 - Last morning of practice
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
Parent Meetings:
We will be holding parent meetings this week to introduce members of the board, give out important information, and answer any questions. They will be held:
- Tuesday, May 5th - 3:30, 4:00, 4:45, and 5:45
- Friday, May 8th - 3:30, 4:00, and 4:45
- Monday, May 11th - 3:30, 4:00, 4:45, and 5:45
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]
First Swim Meet:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location: Sendero Springs
Teams: Brushy Creek Marlins (us! Hosting! Vs. Pflugerville Piranhas
Exact details will come in an e-mail either Thursday or Friday before the meet from our Meet Directors. It takes a bit of time to get all the entries, seed the meet, and come up with a timeline. Please be prepared for an early check-in time, and for the meet to last all morning, and to be done early afternoon.
Heads up: Both swimmers and family members should bring their own camp chairs to sit in when not swimming or volunteering. If you do not own any, this is a heads up that you will need some.
Team Suits:
For those who did not order a team suit at the Back to Swim Bash, suits are still available through Swim Freak. Remember, at swim meets, all Marlins must have this year’s team suit OR a plain black suit.
Tech Suits are NOT allowed per Swim Circuit rules.
This year’s team suit: Brand - Speedo, Style - Linear Lava, Color - Team Royal Blue
Swim Freak Link: https://www.swimfreak.com/summer-teams/brushy-creek-marlins/
Merchandise:
Team t-shirts, pre-ordered merchandise, and swim caps will be available for pickup at practice on Friday, May 8 from 4:45-6:45pm.
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!
Judges Training:
Are you a former swimmer or interested in learning more about the 4 swim strokes? Want to volunteer to be one of the judges at home or away meets? How about doing the judges training (all judges must be trained each season). Training Dates and Times are a follows (you only need to attend 1)
- Tuesday, May 12 4:30pm (Done at Sendero Springs Pool by Marlin Volunteers)
- Thursday, May 14th at 6:30pm (Done at Sendero Springs Pool by Marlin Volunteers)
Tent Parent training:
Tent parent training will be held next week. If you are planning to volunteer as a tent parent, please attend one of the following trainings:
- Tuesday May 12 - 4pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm
- Friday May 15 - 4pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm