The Barrington Blue Fins is a community swim team established in 1995 by a group of parents who wanted to develop a competitive community sport utilizing our pool for children between the ages of 5 through 18, mixed with both girls and boys, to keep them busy and physical over the summer break. The Barrington Swim Team competes with other area communities in the Colonial Swim League. The league consists of 22 teams, divided into 4 Divisions. In the 2002 season, the Barrington Blue Fins came in second in the Gold Division, winning four out of five meets.
In 1997, a developmental program began to help the younger Barrington resident swimmers grow into a longer more vigorous practice session. The requirement is the ability to swim across the pool. Not only are the swimmers Barrington residents, we have been very fortunate to have a wonderful coaching staff who also live in Barrington.
This year, the Blue Fins are pleased to welcome back Head Coach Kevin Walter for a second season as well as, Leah Wolter and Jessie Schultz as assistant coaches. Barrington will remain in the competitive White Division of the Colonial Swim League.
The swim season will begin on Monday, June 1st with a team meeting at the pool at 4:00 pm Practice will begin June 2nd from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (time will vary depending on age group). Morning practice will begin on June 21 from 8:30am to 11:00am. Time trials will be held at the pool on Saturday, June 12. Other Saturday meets at home will be, June 19, June 26, and July 3. Wednesday developmental meets will be at home on June 23 and July 7.
Many fun activities are being planned for the swimmers and their families for the summer including: Kings Dominion, Picnic at Burke Lake, Movie Night at the pool, ice cream socials, talent show, pep rallies and more. This is truly a positive family sport that helps create a connection to other families in the Barrington Community.
Several of our Barrington teenagers swam for the Hayfield Varsity team this year. The team included Eric Nelson, Melissa Cortina, Morgan Yellman, David Rea, special congratulations go to Jessie Schultz and James Lee who made it to the High School District Finals and to Laura Herrmann who placed in the top ten for States in two events. Congratulations also to Ricky Herrmann, Michael Herrmann, Courtney and Mackenzie Walsh who swam in the Junior Olympics at the Prince Georges Sports and Learning Complex in March. Also swimming on club teams this winter are Michelle and Nicole Hopler, Matthew Hough, Katie Jowers, Alison Nelson, Matt Tesorero, Alex and Christine Woodyard. The added practice and experience will certainly help the Blue Fins this summer!
Anyone interested in joining the swim team can come to registration on May 11, 7:30pm to 9:00pm. No Experience Needed. Parent volunteer meeting March 30th, 7:30 pm at 7900 Hollington Place .
Any questions please contact Team Representatives Karen Walsh or Leila Herrmann.
