Membership Information

Welcome Parents

Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of competitive swimming!   With more than 100 members and still growing, Bluewater Barracudas Swim Team (BWB) is one of the most dynamic swim teams on the Emerald Coast.

Here at BWB, we are dedicated to developing individual self-discipline and motivation through the sport of competitive swimming. Swimmers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to rise to their highest possible competition and fitness level, while developing an appreciation for this life-long activity.

To join the Barracudas please follow these steps:

Have your swimmer evaluated at a practice by a coach to determine the correct training group. Practice with the team for a week to make sure that this is the sport for your child.

  • Fill out these forms?  (You can also find the listing of all the forms on our documents page)

    • Swimmer Information -   download
    • Participation & Emergency Medical Authorization - download
    • USA Swimming Athlete Registration Application - download
    • Hurlburt Access Affidavit Form (families with swimmers practicing at Hurlburt) - download
  • What swim gear you will need: (available at Dragon Sports):
    • Competition Suit (required for all swimmers)
    • Team Swim Cap (required for all swimmers)
    • Goggles (required for all swimmers) 
    • Swim Fins (required for all swimmers - some are available to use at Bluewater and Hurlburt practice sites)
    • (Gold Team Only) Strokemaker Swim Paddles-size yellow (medium) or size red (large)

  • What to bring to every practice?
    • Practice Suit
    • Goggles (have a back-up available just in case it breaks)
    • A Drink (recommend water or sports drink )
    • Swim Gear
    • Swim Cap (optional)
    • A towel to lay on for some dryland exercises & to dry your body

  • What to expect at swim meets? - The following helpful articles and more are also available on our News & Articles page.
    • Parents Survival Guide for a first meet (strongly recommended to read) - download
    • Swim Terms & Definitions - download
    • How Swimmers Compete As A Team - download
    • Sports Parenting - download
    • Learning Optimal Push - download

Form Name Who When
Participation & Emergency Medical Authorization New Family Beginning of Membership
 Team Fee Form All Families Every Season
2011 USA Swimming Athlete Registration Application All Families Annual renewal required
2011 USA Swimming Non-Athlete Registration Application Coaches & Officials of Swimmers Annual renewal / Life-time
HurlburtField Access Affidavit
Bring a copy of your driver’s license and the form to Hurlburt coach. The pass will be available for you to pick up at the gate in 3 - 5 days.
Families who need Hurlburt Field access Every Season

Email: bwbswimteam@cox.net

For Application forms please click here