Who is the Bellingham Bay Swim Team? 

          The Bellingham Bay Swim Team is a year-round, non-profit club affiliated with Pacific Northwest Swimming (PNS), a committee of USA Swimming.  Founded in the fall of 1995, this parent board-run club offers swimmers from all skill levels, novice to elite, the opportunity to improve themselves and their swimming through the continued development of advanced swimming technique and conditioning in the sport.

            Bellingham Bay Swim Team (BBST) is comprised of over 100 swimmers of all ages, abilities, and commitment levels.  The team offers something for everyone, from beginning swimmers to highly skilled swimmers competing at the national level.

            BBST places swimmers in one of four different practice groups.  Group placement is according to ability as well as the swimmers continual improvement and progression within the program.  These groups are designed to provide a challenge, while maintaining a fun, team atmosphere with swimmers of similar ability and commitment practicing together.

Mission Statement

         The Bellingham Bay Swim Team is the leading swim organization in Northwest Washington State .  We provide swimmers of all ages an opportunity to strive for excellence in all arenas of life through learning techniques for success in swimming. 
All swimmers are valued members that strive for personal success, which contributes to the success of the entire program.  A working partnership of dedicated swimmers, supportive families, and professional coaches provide a fun, caring and supportive environment.  This formula creates a swim team committed to promoting hard work, healthy competition, team spirit, self-discipline, responsibility, healthy lifestyles, personal growth, success and excellence.