Brushy Creek Marlins

• What ages can swim with the Brushy Creek Marlins?
  
• When does registration start?
  
• How much does it cost to be a Marlin?
  
• Is there additional merchandise for purchase?
  
• What if I have a returning Marlin and a new Marlin? Can I register them both at the same time?
  
• Is swimmer insurance covered in the Marlins registration fee?
  
• What is the difference between a record breaker and record holder?
  
• What is the difference between an 'Aging Out Swimmer' and 'Senior Swimmer'?
  

What ages can swim with the Brushy Creek Marlins?

• A swimmer must be at least 5 years of age as of September 1 of the current swim calendar year.  On occasion, with coach consent, younger swimmers can be team members, provided they can swim the length of the pool by the cut-off date (mid-May). Coaches will determine if the swimmer’s ability meets minimum standards and will make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• A swimmer age categories (ex: 6&U, 7-8, 9-10, etc) are determined by swimmer age as of May 1. 
• A swimmer who is under 18 as of May 1st is eligible to swim on the Marlins team. 
• A swimmer who is 18 as of May 1st is ineligible to swim on the Marlins team. 
• A swimmer who will not be eligible to swim the following summer is an aging out swimmer. 
• A swimmer that is aging out and swims their last eligible season will be recognized at the end of the season celebration.

When does registration start?
Registration for the 2025 Marlins team begins in February 2025. Registration links will be opened (and emailed) at 6:00 AM CST on the first day of the respective windows.

• February 4 - 17, 2025: Registration window opens for Brushy Creek MUD residents only. If you’re not sure if you are a resident, check your water bill to see if it’s paid to the Brushy Creek MUD.
  NOTE: Your address will be cross-referenced with a list of MUD addresses.
• February 18 - March 3, 2025: Registration window opens for returning 2024 Marlins families.
  NOTE: If you had one child swimming last year and now you have two, you can register them both.
• March 4, 2025 - Until Full: Registration window opens for everyone and new Marlins families can register

NEW FOR 2025: Registration has been moved to a PRIVATE link process. A link will be e-mailed out at 6:00am CST on the start date of each registration window to those in that registration window. If you are in the Brushy Creek MUD and/or Returning Swimmer windows and have not received the link (via email) by the start date of your registration window, please reach to the Registrar at [email protected]. If you are a new BCM family AND a Brushy Creek MUD resident, please reach out to the Registrar with your address for cross reference and a link will be provided during the appropriate registration window. 

Note: You will see “No registration forms are active at this time” on the website under Registration until March 4, 2025 and the registration window opens for all new families.

All NEW BCM swimmers will be required to pass a swim evaluation in April 2025 to ensure safety for the swimmers and coaches.

●Spots fill up quickly so we HIGHLY recommend marking your calendars and register at the start of your wave in order to secure a spot. We typically do have a waitlist that the registrar will monitor.

Waitlist: Due to pool space limitations, and coach-swimmer ratios, there are group size limits, but the Brushy Creek Marlins does offer waitlists. Should space become available, they will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. 

How much does it cost to be a Marlin?
For the 2025 season, the prices are: 

• $225 - 1st Swimmer
• $215 - 2nd Swimmer
• $205 - 3rd Swimmer
• $195 - Additional Swimmers

 A Marlins t-shirt is included for each swimmer as part of their registration fee

IMPORTANT: There will be no refunds issued for 2025 registration outside of new swimmers not passing the new swimmer evaluation. Medical and other hardships will need Head Coach and Registrar approval for partial refunds.

Is there additional merchandise for purchase?
A variety of additional merchandise will be available for purchase during registration, at the kick-off event, and at meets, such as Marlins Swim Caps, goggles, Marlins water bottles, etc.  Caps will be discounted at registration and at the Back to Swim Bash.  After that, they will be sold at a non-discounted price.  

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.

What is the difference between a record breaker and record holder?

Any swimmer that breaks a record in any meet leading up to the Championship meet will receive a record breaker cap. The last swimmer to break a record during the season or championship meet will receive a plaque and be recognized as the Marlins record holder.

What is the difference between an 'Aging Out Swimmer' and 'Senior Swimmer'? 

An 'Aging Out Swimmer' is a swimmer who is 17 as of May 1st. A 'Senior Swimmer' is a swimmer who is entering their Senior year of high school after the summer season.