Before you complete this form, please take a moment to review the information below. It covers eligibility, what the season includes, fees, your practice time selection, and the key ongoing responsibilities for competitive team families.

This form is for registering Bradley Farm Wave Swimmers

If you need to register Junior Wave swimmers, please select the Junior Wave Registration form from the Register page. If you are registering swimmers for both programs this summer, please submit two forms.

Is My Swimmer Eligible?

• Your family must be a current resident of the Bradley Farm or Emerald Chase HOA and in good standing with your association.
• Swimmers must be age 4 or older.
• Swimmers must be able to swim across the length of the pool without assistance. Coaches assess this at the start of the season. If your swimmer cannot swim 25 yards unassisted, please register for the Junior Wave.
• Previous knowledge of competitive strokes is not required to join the Bradley Farm Wave.

About the Bradley Farm Wave

The Wave is a developmental competitive swim team and proud member of the Herndon Swim League (HSL). The focus is on building real stroke technique, racing experience, and confidence in the water — in a supportive, community-oriented league.

Swimmers are organized into Practice Squads by skill level (not just age), so everyone is coached at the right level. The competitive season includes two meets per week — Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings — against other HSL teams.

Season Dates

Practice Schedule

• Afternoon practices (May 28 – June 16): 30–45 minutes, assigned by age group (ranging from 4:00–5:45 PM). No advance selection needed — just show up at your age group's time.
• Morning practices (June 18 – July 24): 45–60 minutes. You will select a morning time slot on this form.
• All practices are held at the Bradley Farm Pool.

Registration Fees

The Bradley Farm Wave offers a two-week trial period for all swimmers. Registration fees are non-refundable starting on June 12, 2026. If you wish to request a refund, please contact the Team Representatives no later than June 11, 2026.

Late spots are not guaranteed — they depend on roster availability.

Registering Multiple Swimmers

• Multiple swimmers joining the Competitive Team can be submitted on this one form.
• If you also have a swimmer joining Junior Wave, that swimmer requires a separate registration form — each program has its own form.

Volunteering

Meets are run by parent volunteers, and your participation is essential to keeping meet days running smoothly for everyone. This form asks for your volunteer job preferences for the season — volunteer roles are assigned at meets throughout the summer.

Meet Declarations — Your #1 In-Season Responsibility

After you register, declaring your swimmer for each meet is the most important ongoing task for competitive team families. Coaches build the lineup from declarations — missing a deadline means your swimmer may not be placed in events.

Declarations are managed through your SwimTopia account throughout the season.

What's Included

• Team t-shirt
• All practice sessions with the Wave coaching staff
• Participation in all regular-season HSL meets
• Time tracking and meet results throughout the season
• Prizes and milestone recognition
• Donut Friday morning practices
• Optional evening stroke clinics
• Optional entry in the Herndon Olympics meet
• Ice Cream Social (mid-season)
• All-League Champs & All-Stars meet
• End-of-Season Party

No food or supply donations are required. Tax-deductible donations are always welcome if you'd like to support the team.

Team Communication

All team announcements, schedule changes, meet information, and notifications come through SwimTopia to the email address on your account. Please use an address you check regularly — timely communication is especially important for meet declarations and last-minute updates.

Questions before you register? Contact us here.