Brushy Creek Marlins Swim Team FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The section below lists some information on frequently asked questions. Please consult it, and if you can't find the info you need, see our Contact Us page to e-mail a board member for more information.

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General Information
What ages can swim with the Brushy Creek Marlins?
Swimmers must be at least 5 years of age as of September 1, 2012. Swimmers may not be older than 17 years of age as of May 1, 2012. Swimmers age category is determined by their age as of May 1, 2012. On occasion, provided coaches consent, younger swimmers can be team members, provided they can swim the length of the pool by May 16, 2012. Coaches will determine if the swimmer’s ability meets minimum standards and will make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Do parents need to volunteer? Are their opt-out fees?
At least one parent must volunteer to work at each meet in which their child swims. Many families with multiple children swimming will volunteer for more than one shift during a meet. At the present time, there is no opt-out fee in use by the Marlins. If your child swims the meet, you are expected to volunteer.

How often are practices?
Practices are held daily on weekdays, beginning shortly before school ends in the spring. More info on practice times will be available after registration is completed.

Registration
When does registration start for the 2012 swim season?
Registration for the 2012 season starts February 29, 2012 at 6:00PM Central for returning Marlins Families and Brushy Creek MUD residents. New team members and non-MUD residents will begin registration on March 6, 2012 at 6:00PM Central. It is recommended that you sign up as soon as possible, as age groups fill up quickly.

How much does it cost to be a Marlin?
2012 Brushy Creek Marlins Registration costs per family are as follows*:
1st swimmer - $175.00
2nd swimmer - $175.00
3rd swimmer - $165.00
4th and additional swimmers - $140.00 each
Swimmers 15 and up - $140
*Each swimmer will receive a Marlins T-shirt as part of their registration fee.

Is there additional merchandise for purchase?
A variety of additional merchandise will be available for purchase at practices and meets, such as Marlins Swim Caps, goggles, Marlins water bottles, etc.

What if I have a returning Marlin and a new Marlin? Can I register them both at the same time?
Yes, families with at least one returning Marlin swimmer are considered returning families, and should register the returning swimmer first, then add the new swimmers as needed.

Is swimmer insurance covered in the Marlins registration fee?
Yes, part of your registration fee per swimmer includes insurance as determined through the Northwest Swim Circuit.

Swim Meets
When do I need to sign up for swim meets?
In 2011, we are offered parents the ability to sign up for all meets online. Info concerning 2012 meet sign up will be fourthcoming, but we expect to support it online also. This helps the team and coaches with meet planning. In addition, you can sign up weekly, due no later than Monday night at midnight before the meet. See the Meets page for meet dates.

Do I need to purchase a Marlins swim suit?
The Marlins choose a swim suit on a 2 year cycle. In 2011, we chose a new suit design, so if you have a 2011 Marlins Suit, it can also be worn in the 2012 season. As per the Marlins parent handbook, swimmers are required to swim in the Marlins team suit or a solid black one. Suit purchasing information as well as other team gear can be found on our Team Gear page.

Do I have to swim each meet?
All swimmers must compete in at least 2 meets during the season or forfeit the opportunity to participate on the Marlins team the following year. It is recommended that Marlins team members swim as many meets as possible in the season, in order to improve their event times and to allow the maximum number of chances to qualify for Invitationals.

Where are meets located?
All Marlins practices and meets are located at Sendero Springs pool, 4203 Pasada Ln, Round Rock, TX 78681. Map it!.

Swim Meet Signup
I have volunteered correctly, but I need to add my swimmers. How do I do that?
Go to the same "Meets" page of the website and sign in through the volunteer section. At the bottom of the volunteer selection page, we have added a choice of "I have already Volunteered." Please choose this item, press continue and follow the directions on the next page very carefully. A link will be provided to take you to the meet sign up log in page.

How do I sign up additional swimmers or volunteer additional positions without having to sign in everytime?
You can add additional swimmers and volunteers in the respective "Cart" page of the site. Look for the drop down box with the list of available names.

How do I know if my volunteer choices and meet sign ups are accurate?
Statements are golden! If you see your swimmer signed up for meets and your volunteers signed up for volunteer positions, you are in good shape. If you don't see them, please try to sign up again.

How do I see my statement?
At any time, to see your statement, and account info, please use the LOG IN link on the top right corner of the homepage at bcmarlins.com.

What if I see my choices doubled up?
You have nothing to worry about. The duplicates will not cause any problems, and periodically, we will remove the duplicates.

Inclement Weather Policy
What if there is bad weather at the pool?
The Marlins put your child's safety at the top of our priority list. In the event of bad weather, our policy is that no one will be allowed in the pool within 30 minutes of thunder or lightning. Each time thunder or lightning occurs, the 30 minute timer is reset at the coach's discretion.

If your child's practice is cancelled due to weather, they may participate in any other regularly scheduled practice that day, as long as there is sufficient pool space to add more swimmers to the desired time slot. If not, you will be requested to attend a later session that day if possible.