The Bexley Marlin Swim Team is a recreational, competitive swim team operated through Bexley Parks & Recreation. This team is open to swimmers ages 5-18 interested in competitive swimming. Coaches will work with swimmers to develop four competitive swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and to develop a love for the sport.
Swimmer safety is the top priority of the Bexley Marlin Swim Team. Therefore, coaches will observe and evaluate swimmers during the first week of practices. We encourage all parents to objectively consider their child's swimming ability and the program requirements before registering him/her for the team. Swimmers who do not demonstrate readiness for competitive swimming will be referred back for additional lessons.
To ensure a safe environment for all, swimmers must be able to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Swimmers must be 5 years old by June 1, 2025.
- Swimmers must be able to continuously swim a minimum distance of freestyle without stopping, treading water, or holding onto lane lines. The required distances are 25 yds for 10 and under and 50 yds for 11 and older.
25 yds (6U); 25 yds (8U), 50 yds (11+)
- Swimmers must be able to enter the water on their own and without a parent on deck.
- Swimmers need to be comfortable swimming in deep water.
Informational Parent Meeting
Pre-Season Virtual Parent Meeting: April 9, 2025, 6:30-7:30pm.
View the Meeting Here.
Password: Marlins
Registration Windows
Please note: A pool membership is not required to participate on the swim team.
Pre-Registration (Returning Families): Friday, April 11 - 17
Bexley Residents: Friday, April 18 @ noon
Non-Residents: Friday, April 25 (space available basis) @ noon
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 9
Age Group Maximums*
6 & Under: 20
7 - 8: 24
9 - 10: 32
11 - 18: 48
*Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is capped by age group for swimmer safety, coaching availability, and pool capacity. Once the cap is reached, swimmers will be placed on a waiting list. If additional spots become available, we will contact those on the waiting list in order.
Season Length: May 27 - July 9
Practice Schedule
May 27th-29th will be evening practices. This schedule will be announced closer to the season start. Our regular morning practice schedule will begin June 2nd.
Practice times will be based on age group. Each age group will practice every morning Monday - Friday
- 11-12, 13-14, & 15-18 age groups: 7:15am - 8:15am
- 9-10 age group: 8:00am - 9:00am
- 7-8 age group: 8:15am - 9:00am
- 6 & under: 9:00am - 9:45am
*U10-U18 have a meet-only registration option and do not count towards age group registration caps. To be eligible for this option, swimmers must be registered with a USA Swimming club team during the 2025 summer long course season. Meet-only swimmers must attend 1 Bexley practice per week. Parents may be asked to provide club team verification.
Season Meets
We compete in the Suburban Swim Club League (SSCL) and will participate in various meets throughout the season. Our team schedule includes three league dual meets, two developmental meets, two intrasquad meets, and an end of season championship meet.
6 & Under: Mock Meet, Developmental Meets, Jenny Nicol Meet, and Championship Meet.
13-18 (13-14 & 15-18): League Dual Meets, Mock Meet, Jenny Nicol Meet, and Championship Meet.
7-12 (7-8, 9-10, 11-12): Coaches will assess swimmers for Developmental or League Dual Meets, plus Mock Meet, Jenny Nicol Meet, and Championship Meet.
The current league schedule is as follows:
Saturday, June 7 (Morning), Mock Meet & Pre-Season Event @ Bexley
Tuesday, June 10 (Evening), Bexley @ Swim & Racquet
Saturday, June 14 (Morning), Developmental Meet @ Grandview
Tuesday, June 17 (Evening), Hilliard @ Bexley
Saturday, June 21 (Morning) Jenny Nicol Meet @ Bexley
Tuesday, June 24 (Evening), Grandview @ Bexley
Saturday, June 28 (Morning), Developmental Meet @ Hilliard
Wednesday, July 9 (Afternoon), League Championship Meet @ Upper Arlington High School
Tuesday Meets – Expect swim warmups to start at 4:30 pm, with the meet starting at 6:00 pm.
Saturday Meets – Expect swim warmups to start at 8:00 am, with the meet starting at 9:00 am
*Meet arrival, warm-up, and start times for all meets will be confirmed as the season approaches.
Please note that dates and times are always subject to change.
Jenny Nicol Meet - Saturday, June 21
Every year, The Bexley Marlins hold a fun fundraising meet in honor of a former Bexley Marlin swimmer and coach, Jenny Nicol. This meet is at the Bexley Pool, and we’ll be joined by Jenny’s family.
Fourth Of July Parade - Friday, July 4th
Every year, The Bexley Marlins swimmers and coaches march or ride in the Fourth of July parade. This year’s parade will be on Thursday, July 4th. Float decoration and parade logistics will be confirmed closer to the event.
SSCL League Championships - Wednesday, July 9
We encourage all eligible swimmers to participate in the league championship meet as a culmination of their season. SSCL Champs is TBA.
Marlins End of Season Party - TBD (usually the same week of Champs)
We will wrap up the season with a fun celebration and recognition of our team and coaches. The party starts at the Shelter House at 5:30 pm and moves to the Pool from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Swim Team Information & Contact
For general information about the swim team program, please visit: www.bexleymarlins.com. If you have additional questions about the program or swimmer requirements, contact Coach Nicolas Davis at bexmarlin.coach@gmail.com.
Parent Volunteering
Please be prepared to volunteer at every meet. Typical meet volunteer opportunities are listed on our team website.
Sponsorship Opportunities (By May 1)
Please contact the Parent Board to secure your Marlins sponsorship.
Olympic Sponsor $400 (Main sponsor, large logo)
Relay Sponsor $200 (Medium logo)
Freestyle Sponsor $125 (Small logo)
Starting Block Sponsor $75 (Name listed, no logo)
Questions? Contact the Swim Team Parent Board:
bexleymarlinsswimteam@gmail.com
www.bexleymarlins.com