Team Suit & Other Gear
What is our official Team Suit?
The 2026–2027 Barracuda team suit is the Speedo Linear Lava (blue / bright green). This suit is new this year and will be the team suit for the next two swim seasons.
Do I have to buy a Team Suit for my swimmer?
Yes. Swimsuits are not included in registration fees. The team suit is not required at practice, but to swim at an official BCW Barracudas meet or be part of any relay, all swimmers must wear the current Barracuda team suit. This helps coaches quickly identify our swimmers at meets and helps officials make sure the right kids are in the right events. All teams in our league have similar policies.
How much is the Team Suit?
We partnered with SwimFreak to offer suits at a discounted team price.
- Girls — Speedo Linear Lava Turnback: $48
- Boys — Speedo Linear Lava: $43 (jammer) / $37 (brief)
Where can I buy my swimmer’s suit?
- Attend the 2026 Get Your Gear event on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the BCW Big Pool! SwimFreak will have our team suit in various sizes, plus other gear, from 4:00–6:00 pm.
- Visit the SwimFreak store at 4032 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 500, Austin, TX 78704. Be sure to tell them you’re with the Barton Creek West Barracudas Swim Team so you get the correct suit and the team discount! SwimFreak also outfits the Barton Creek Country Club Sharks and other local teams, which have different team suits.
- Order online from the SwimFreak BCW team link.
- Suit Swap (2027) — families often donate or sell team suits their kids have outgrown. Check our Facebook page, or bring a too-small team suit to Get Your Gear Day if you’d like to pass it along. Since this style is new for 2026, there won’t be any used suits available yet — but last year’s suits still make great practice suits!
The suit isn’t readily available online, and unfortunately you can’t get it at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, or other generic sport shops.
Is there any other required gear?
Yes! You’ll find the full required and recommended gear list — goggles, fins, mesh bag, and more — on our Practice Schedule page.
While you’re not required to wear the team suit or cap to practice, swimmers should wear a one-piece suit or jammers (no bikinis or briefs) and pull long hair securely back from the face or tuck it under a swim cap for safety.
Sun Protection
We want our Barracudas safe from our strong Texas sun! Please help your swimmers apply sunscreen at least 10–15 minutes before their practice session.
Don’t forget to LABEL EVERYTHING!
