Hello Bannockburn Swim Team Families –

There are only 10-weeks until we can dive into Bannockburn’s tepid waters, but today’s the day to secure your spot on the Bannockburn Swim Team! REGISTER NOW.

We pride ourselves on being a totally stress-free team…if your swimmer wants to participate, and you belong to Bannockburn Pool – we got you! There’s a spot available in either pre-team or on our competitive swim team. All new swimmers must complete an in-water assessment (at our back-to-pool event on May 21st, or anytime during the first few weeks of practices). No stress, just complete the registration and select the in-water assessment option. Are you only available for half the summer? No problem. Can’t make every practice? No worries. Looking for private lessons? The answer is YES! Do you have other questions? Let us know and will clear it all up.

We are thrilled to announce Head Coach Malena Lair Ferrari will be returning to Bannockburn this summer. Malena is an accomplished professional swim coach at Sea Devils and Holton Arms. She also teaches at the German International School of Washington DC. Not only does Malena have 10+ years’ experience as the head coach at Bannockburn, but she also grew up swimming for the Bannockburn Dolphins swim team! We’ve got a dream team of additional coaches to provide skillful technique, encouragement and to bring the HYPE…Andrew O’Brien, Tess Buckley, Will Spooner and Charlie Conroy!

Curious about the practice schedule? We offer morning practices and early evening practices! There’s something for everyone’s hectic schedule! The meet schedule is also posted on the website.

What’s a Bannockburn Swim Team email without a plea for volunteers (oh…here we go). Parent volunteers are the heart of our swim team program and we simply can't operate without you. You guys are in serious luck as there are many volunteer openings! Dig deep and find your inner volunteer.

Are you type A? Great with computers/data entry? Do you love watching meets from the shade? Sounds like you’d be a great candidate for Automation! The Automation Team is responsible for entering data, i.e. swimmers times, into the data base!

Do you love nourishing hungry swimmers? Do you believe food affects mood and performance? Then Hospitality is the opportunity for you! The Hospitality Team plans concessions for the @ Bannockburn Pool swim meets. The team also helps plan our famous Friday night team pasta dinners!

Plot twist…we know your kids aren’t expecting this one…do you want the most VIP seat (actually you’d be standing) next to the pool (with the coolest outfit?). Please consider supporting the team by becoming a Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL) official-a stroke and turn judge, a starter, or even a referee (experience required) by taking an online clinic. It doesn’t take much time, and we really need you! Check out MCSL’s schedule for virtual training clinics: Montgomery County Swim League (mcsl.org).

TALK TO US…we would love to hear from you! Please fill out our SURVEY to tell us your hopes and dreams for the swim team! Do you want different types of merchandise? Interested in swimming masters? Do you have ideas for social events? Please let us know.

Contact [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] with any questions.

Can’t wait to see you on deck.

Bannockburn Swim Team Committee