FAQ

Parent Information

Find answers to common questions about team registration, practice schedule and student expectations.

Eligibility Requirements

Registration is open to students in enrolled in 7th grade, 8th grade and high school. For detailed information about activities, academic eligibility and associated fees, please visit the District’s Activity Page.

Registration Fees

The registration for each student is $280.00 and must be made at the High School Athletic Office or via School Pay/Parent View prior to the first practice. 
Activity Payment Guide

High School students may register online with their BHS account. 

Activity Registration Process

Official Registration is processed through the Blaine High School Web Page Activities Page. All athletes are required to have a current physical, eligibility form and Emergency form on file. All forms can be found on the BHS Activities Website. 
Athletes must also register via the BHS Website Form to receive team updates, equipment and more. 

Website Registration

In addition to completing the district athletics registration process, a  parent must create an account on our website to gain access to practice schedules, bus schedules, team events and other important information. 
CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT

Swimming Gear

Team members are required to wear the official team suit at competitions. It is recommended that athletes have 2 team suits.

Team Swim Suits – are available for order prior to the season.
Team Swim Cap – is provided by the team/booster club.
Team Warm Ups – are provided by the team. They will need to be returned at the end of the season. 
Water Bottle – Athletes should bring a water bottle to each practice and event. 
Kickboard, fins and pull buoys – provided by the pool, but athletes may bring their own. 
Dryland Equipment – a mat, towel and workout clothes are required for Varsity.
Lockers – lockers are available at the pool. Athletes will need their own lock. 

We have a partnership with swimoutlet.com where practice suits and other gear can be purchased. A portion of all proceeds goes back to the team. 

Buses and Transportation

Practice
A bus will pick up students at Blaine High School or Roosevelt Middle School and transport them to Northdale Middle School for practice. 
Away Meets
A bus will pick up students from Northdale or Roosevelt Middle School and then go to BHS for final pick-up. All athletes are expected to ride the bus to and from away meets. 

Practice Requirements

Practice attendance is mandatory. Practices take place every weekday after school (except holidays). 
Practices are divided into JV, Diving and Varsity and typically last 1.5 to 2 hours. 
Saturday practices are mandatory for Varsity and optional for JV. 
The official practice schedule is available for logged in users only, and is located HERE.

Swim Meet Overview

For all meets, make sure the athlete brings a dinner or healthy snacks. Meets typically finish around 9:00 pm. 

Home Meets
Athletes are required to arrive early to help with pool set up and warm up for their events. Athletes are also expected to help clean up after meets. 

Away Meets
Athletes are expected to ride the bus from the school to away meets. They can take the bus back to BHS or they can ride home with a parent (parents must check-in with coach to sign the athlete out). 

Admission

For meets at Anoka Hennepin pools:

  • Adults: $6.00
  • Students: $4.00
  • 60 yrs+: Free
  • Volunteers at home meets get in free

Invitational Meets

These meets are typically Varsity only. Coaches determine which athletes will participate for each invitational. 

Additional information about meets can be found HERE.

Big Sister / Little Sister

Girls Team Only
Big Sisters will be determined by the Captains for the new girls to have someone more experienced to go to with questions and encouragement.  This is a great bond between the athletes.  Big Sisters/Little Sisters should support and encourage each other before and during meets.  If you choose to provide gifts, it should be something low cost (the last meet of the season can be bigger).  The important part is to cheer your sister on during meets.  Please encourage your child to make a poster, card or purchase a small item to show support to the sister.  Pinterest has many great ideas. For example, a pack of Extra gum and a note that says” for all the extra hard work you have put in lately” or Propel water with a note “propel yourself tonight!”

Parent Volunteering

It’s important we support our athletes both in and out of the pool.  We need parent volunteers to ensure our meets can take place, to provide our athletes with team-bonding activities and to keep the cost of participating in a team sport lower. You don’t have to pay to get into the meet if you volunteer!
  • Meet Concessions

    We need around 5 parents for each home meet to run the concession stand. Food is provided. You can go out and watch your child during their events. We also ask for beverage donations at the beginning of the season to sell at meets.

  • Timers

    Sit on the swim deck and time events (as back-up for electronic timing). No experience needed AND you get a front row seat to your athletes performance.

  • T-Shirt Sales

    At some larger home meets we sell t-shirts to raise additional funds. Usually requires 2 volunteers at the table.

  • Photographer

    If you have the skill, we have the need.

  • Coaches Meals

    At larger meets we provide meals for coaches and officials. Usually finger foods or light snacks.

  • Athlete Breakfasts

    Breakfasts are Saturday mornings, immediately after practice at the pool and hosted by parents. Breakfast foods are donated by parents.

  • Car Wash

    Usually a Saturday in August. This is a great time to get to know each other. A few volunteers needed along with supplies.

  • Craft Fair

    This is our biggest fundraiser and beats selling items door to door! Please plan on helping out, there are many positions to fill. Held over MEA weekend at BHS. Swimmers and Divers are expected to help set up/take down and work throughout the craft fair. Follow the link for more information.

  • Pasta Dinners

    Carbo load two nights before big meets! Again this can’t happen without parents help. Fun for the swimmers and divers to spend time out of the water together doing what they do best besides swim/dive, EAT! In the past, pasta and sides of red sauce and white sauce, meatballs, bread/butter, salads and casseroles have been big hits. You can set up in the concession area and athletes really appreciate it!

  • Booster Club

    Our Booster Club is parent run and meets the first Monday of every month at 7:00pm at Blaine High School. All are welcome to attend. (follow the link for more information)

  • Parent Hosted Parties

    Please note that all athletes must be included. Parents usually team up to host parties at their homes. Swimmers often contribute money towards food and supplies. Parties typically will be held Saturdays after meets. Hosting parents will set the start and end times then send out hard copy invitations. No alcohol can be present during these events.

We need your support!

The success of our team depends on active parent involvement. The first step is to complete the required BHS Volunteer Application.

Volunteer Application