Coaching Staff
Drew Edson – Head Coach
Mike Venos – Assistant Coach
Chris Lueck – Assistant Coach
Savannah Sneyd – Assistant Coach
Lauren Smith – Assistant Coach
Ally O’Brien – Assistant Coach
Parker Brandenburg – Assistant Coach
2026 Swim Team Registration:
Registration closed on May 22nd
Swim Team Evaluations:
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- Evaluations for the 2026 season are now complete
- All new swimmers ages 12 & Under are required to take part in evaluations
- Swimmers will need to be able to complete 1 length of the pool (25 meters) swimming freestyle without stopping.
Practice Schedule
Monday, May 11th – Friday, June 12th (M-F)
13 & Up: 3:45pm – 5:15pm (arrival by 3:30pm)
8 & Under: 5:15pm – 5:45pm (arrival by 5pm)
9/10: 5:45pm – 6:30pm (arrival by 5:30pm)
11/12: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (arrival by 6:15pm)
Saturdays (Beginning June 6th)
13 & Up: 8:30AM – 10:30AM
11/12: 8:30AM – 10:00AM
Monday, June 15th – Thursday, July 23rd (M-F)
13 & Up: 7:00AM – 9:00AM
11/12: 8:45AM – 10:15AM
9/10: 10:00AM – 11:15AM
8 & Under: 11:00AM – 11:45AM
- Weekday Practices take place Monday – Friday.
- Practices will take place on meet days
- B Finals swimmers last practice will be Friday, July 17th
- Practice during the week of July 20th is for A Finals swimmers only
Meet Schedule
Meet Attendance – All swimmers will be entered in a meet unless you enter that swimmer’s name on the “I Can’t Swim List.” Please enter your swimmer at least 48 hours before the date of all dual meets and by the designated date for mini-meets and finals as listed below.
| Date | Meet | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 11th | Team Time Trials | Beachwood Recreation Association | 4:15PM – Swimmers on deck 5PM Start Volunteer Signup |
| Saturday, June 13th | 8 & Under Mini-Meet | Woodside Athletic Club | Arrive @ 7:45AM 8AM Warmup 8:30AM Start Please sign the I Can’t Swim List by Monday, June 8 |
| Thursday, June 18th | Forest Hills | Forest Hills | 4PM Warmup 5PM Start Volunteer Signup |
| Saturday, June 20th | 11 & Up Relay Meet | Beverly Hills Athletic Club | 7AM Warmup 9AM Start Please sign the I Can’t Swim List by Sunday, June 14th Volunteer Signup |
| Monday, June 22nd | Beverly Hills Athletic Club | Beachwood Recreation Association | 3PM Warmup 5PM Start Volunteer Signup |
| Thursday, June 25th | Cranbrook | Cranbrook | 4PM Warmup 5PM Start Volunteer Signup |
| Saturday, June 27th | 9 & 10 Mini-Meet | Farmington Glen Aquatic Club | Arrive at 8AM BWRA Warmup 8:30AM Meet starts at 9AM Please sign the I Can’t Swim List by Sunday, June 21st |
| Monday, June 29th | Heart of the Hills | Beachwood Recreation Association | 3PM Warmup 5PM Start Volunteer Signup |
| Monday, July 6th | Farmington Glenn | Beachwood Recreation Association | 3:00PM Warmup 5:00PM Start *Senior Night Volunteer Signup |
| Thursday, July 9th | Surf Club | Bloomfield Swim & Tennis | 4:15PM Warmup 5:30PM Start Volunteer Signup |
| 7/18/26 | B Finals | Bloomfield Hills Swim & Tennis Club (Surf Club) | I Can’t Swim List must be filled out by July 9th. Volunteer Signup |
| 7/25 & 7/26 | A Finals | Beachwood Recreation Association | I Can’t Swim List must be filled out by July 9th. Volunteer Signup |
Swim Team Events
| Date | Event | Details/Information |
|---|---|---|
| May 19th | New Parent Meeting | 5:30PM in the pavilion. |
| June 19th | Bagel Day | Bagels and juice will be available for all swimmers following each practice. 8 & Unders can arrive early and enjoy their bagels before practice. Volunteers are needed, please visit the June 19th meet signup for details |
| Wednesday, June 24th | Team Pictures | All swimmers will be photographed individually
Wear your team suit 13 & Up – After practice Pictures will conclude at 11AM Volunteer Sign Up Picture Day Info |
| Friday, June 26th | Bagel Day | Bagels and juice will be available for all swimmers following each practice. 8 & Unders can arrive early and enjoy their bagels before practice. Volunteers are needed, please visit the June 25th meet signup for details |
| Tuesday, June 30th | Bagel Day | Bagels and juice will be available for all swimmers following each practice. 8 & Unders can arrive early and enjoy their bagels before practice. Volunteers are needed, please visit the June 29th meet signup for details |
| July 4th | 4th of July Little Monster Practice | 9-10AM
A fun filled practice with silly sets and exciting swims This will be the only practice offered that day and it is for all ages. *Please note – you cannot reserve seats or tables for the 4th of July Party at BWRA. Everyone must leave the club when practice ends |
| July 6th | Senior Night | Seniors will be recognized before the start of the meet |
| July 11th | Race Your Parents | Information Register Here |
| July 7th | Pancake Breakfast | Swimmers Only Event
Pancakes will be served from 9-11:30AM 8 & Unders arrive before 11AM We need 2 parents to help with setup, cleanup, and organization. We have a company that will do the cooking. |
| Thursday, July 16th | B Finals Pasta Dinner | 5:30PM Dinner
You will register and pay through the club website. This is a separate fee outside of the team fee |
| Thursday, July 23rd | A Finals Pasta Dinner | 5:30PM Dinner
You will register and pay through the club website. This is a separate fee outside of the team fee. Volunteer Sign Up |
| Sunday, July 26th | Team Banquet | Following A Finals
You will register and pay through the club website. This is a separate fee outside of the team fee |
