LOBT Barracudas

Registration for swim team takes place yearly starting in March and April. Watch the neighborhood signs for information and join our facebook group to stay up to date

Qualifications

• Families must agree to follow the 2026 WHALe Policies and Procedures (posted on our website - here).
• Swimmer’s age is from 5-18 years, as of 5/1/26. (Previous Families, if you have a 4 year old (as of 5/1/26) who would like to try out for the team, let us know and we can make room for them to try out. Previous Swim Families only.)
• At least one parent or family member serves volunteer hours. No opt out option in 2026.
• The child can successfully swim 25 yards freestyle, unassisted, without touching the bottom of the pool. Please note, while the swimmer’s stroke need not be perfect, however it is important, for the safety of all our swimmers that the swimmer be self-sufficient in the water.
• Coaches and/or Board Members will evaluate all swimmers the first day of practice. Any swimmer that does not make the team will be issued a 50% refund.

2026 Costs

• Registration Fee is $160 per swimmer, $140 for 2nd swimmer, $120 for 3rd swimmer (etc), t-shirt included.
• An additional $20 per swimmer fee for those outside of LOBT.
• Registration Fee for swimmers ages 15-18 is $45, t-shirt included
• Team swimsuit (approximately $35 female & $30 male) and not optional. Team Cap is optional.
• Certain Volunteer Positions are given a Registration discount/incentive. Email us for more information.
• If a swimmer decides to drop out after 1 week of practice, only entitled to a partial refund of 25%. After Mock Meet, no refund will be issued.

2026 Meet Schedule & Important Dates - subject to change

4/1 Suit Sizing and Ordering begins, D&J Sports Katy

Wednesday, April 22 - 5-6pm - Swimmer Evaluations for ALL NEW SWIMMERS

Monday, April 27 - First official day of practice

4/27 - New Parent Meeting @ 5:30pm

TBD - Meet Info Session for Parents @ 5:30pm

Wednesday, 5/20 - Mock Meet @ LOBT, Arrive @ 5 pm, Warm-up @ 5:30 pm.

Saturday, 5/30 - LOBT @ TMRN (Tamarron) - Meet Start @ 7:00 am, arrive at 6:15, Warm-ups 6:25-6:50am

Saturday, 6/6 - FFST (Fullbrook) @ LOBT - Home Team Warm-up @ 7:00 am, please arrive at 6:30 am. Meet Start @ 8:00 am.

Team Pictures - TBD

Saturday, 6/13 - CSST @ LOBT; Home Team Warm-up @ 7:00 am, please arrive at 6:30 am. Meet Start @ 8:00 am.

Saturday, 6/20 - LOBT @ CRSR - Meet Start @ 8:00 am, arrive at 7:00, Warm-ups 7:15-7:45 am

Saturday, 6/27 - Meet of Champs - time 8:30am - location- Tompkins High School

Monday, 6/29 - End of Season Party @ LOBT Pool - 6-9pm*

All Star Meet - Tuesday, June 30 - time and place - TBD

Volunteer Requirements

As part of the LOBT Barracuda Swim Team, each family is REQUIRED to volunteer for a season long position, including the Mock Meet and all 4 inter-squad meets. Parents will choose their job upon registration and it will remain the SAME job all season. A $200 deposit check is required and will be returned when all volunteer hours have been met. This was collected during the registration process. There will be no opt-out option this year.

Contact Information

For questions email us at: [email protected]