The award-winning Bailiwick Barracudas compete in the Fairfield County Swimming League along with 30 other clubs across the county. The league has been a staple to the local swim and diving communities and dates back to the 1940s!
Swimmers must be at least 6 years old and able to swim one pool length freestyle. No tryouts or practices are required, and all eligible swimmers and divers are encouraged to join for the short summer season. This is not a learn-to-swim program but a chance to improve skills, learn all four competitive strokes, and possibly compete in meets. Events include relays and individual races across age groups from 8-under to 17-under.
Swim Team Registration
Eligible swimmers must be at least 6 years old and able to complete one length of the pool freestyle. There are no tryouts or practice requirements, and we strongly urge all eligible swimmers and divers to join the team for the short summer season. This is not a learn-to-swim program, but rather a way for those who already know how to swim to learn all 4 competitive strokes and how to do a racing dive and perhaps compete in a meet! Below you will find information about the Barracuda practice and meet schedule, pre-team, participation fees and our team suit fitting. Our goals for the season are to improve our swimming skills in all 4 strokes, drop some time, get a taste of competition, make new friends and have fun!
2025 Practice Schedule
Friday, May 22
Team suit fitting and apparel orders
Preseason
Saturday, June 13 & Saturday, June 22
11 & Over 9:00-10:15am
10 & Under 10:00-11:00am
Pre-Team: 10:00-11:00am
Tuesday, June 16 & Thursday, June 18
11 & Over 4:30-5:15pm
10 & Under 5:00-6:00pm
Pre-Team: 5:00-6:00pm
Regular Season (June 23-August 8)
Monday-Friday (mornings)
excludes Meet Days
11 & Over 9:00-10:15am
10 & Under 10:00-11:00am
Pre-team 10:30-11:00am
Dive 9:30-11:00am
Tuesday and Thursday (afternoons)
excludes Meet Days
All ages 5:15-6:15pm
(no pre-team)
Practice schedule may need to be revised
***Please note: there are no swim practices on meet days
2026 Meet Schedule
Date | Opponent (Home/Away) | Time |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday, June 30 | Burning Tree @ Bailiwick | 3:00pm Dive / 4:00pm Swim |
Tuesday, July 7 | Bailiwick @ Country Club of New Canaan | 3:00pm Dive / 4:00pm Swim |
Tuesday, July 14 | Tokeneke @ Bailiwick | 3:00pm Dive / 4:00pm Swim |
Tuesday, July 21 | Field Club of Greenwich @ Bailiwick | 3:00pm Dive / 4:00pm Swim |
Thursday, July 30 | 10&U Dive Championships @ New Canaan Field Club | TBD - Morning |
Friday, July 31 | 12&U Dive Championships @ Lake Club | TBD - Morning |
Monday, August 3 | Division Swim Championships @ Greenwich Country Club | 7:30am Warmup; 9:00am Start |
Saturday, August 8 | County Championships (must qualify) @ Wilton YMCA | 7:30am Warmup; 9:00am Start |
Meet Our Coaches
Steve Miller, Head Coach
Coach Steve Miller is in his fifth season at Bailiwick, where he previously coached the Barracudas during the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024 seasons. Throughout the year, you can find him on deck as a member of the Greenwich YMCA Marlins coaching staff, primarily working with the Juniors (ages 10-13). Steve also coaches the Greenwich Academy Middle School team and, in the past, has coached summers at Innis Arden in Old Greenwich. Steve's coaching philosophy centers around the belief that swimming should be enjoyable, and he looks forward to sharing his passion for the sport with the Barracudas once again. As a former varsity record holder at Columbia University, specializing in the butterfly and middle-distance freestyle events, Steve continues to compete in Masters swimming. Notably, he has achieved as high as 3rd place at the Masters Nationals in the 100 butterfly and holds state of Connecticut records.
