Making BAST History - State bound

Next weekend, February 28th, two of our swimmers are heading to the state meet in Verona. Ridge has qualified for 25 breaststroke and Sam has qualified 50 fly, 50 back, and 50 free, 100 free, 100 back. Join us this Thursday February 26th at 6:30pm to send them off after their last practice before they head to Verona. We have signs and cow bells, we just need you to show up at the Rec Center and show your support for the team!

This is the first time in recent history we’ve had anyone from BAST attend the state meet. Congratulations team!

This year we had 12 new swimmers join the team. We recognize our first year swimmers for having the courage to try something new, and sticking with it through the season. It was incredible the progress you made over the season. Well done!

We have 3 graduating seniors who collectively have swum 23 seasons with the Bay Area Swim Team. Over the years Cora, Hailey, and Brittney have grown into strong swimmers and mentors on the team. In their final season they each had notable swims including Brittney in the 1000 free style, Cora in the 200 back, and Hailey in the 500 free style.

Congratulations on a wonderful career with BAST!

Families, without you, we have no program. Getting to practice, driving countless hours to meets, volunteering your time. Your support for this team builds a strong network for our current swimmers and their development into wonderful young people in our community.

A huge thank you to assistant coaches Sarah, Garry, and Jilian who brought their expertise to the pool deck to keep our team learning and training in new ways. Without extra help on the pool deck it would have been nearly impossible for Coach Taylor to work with each swimmer and keep the nearly 45 kids focused and motivated.

Congratulations to Coach Taylor on a wonderful first season with BAST. Your organization, dedication, and skill has already given so much to our team. We are incredibly grateful for the care you have shown for our swimmers. Jumping in as a new coach isn’t easy and you handled it with grace.

Join us for the March Swim Challenge

If you’d like to participate in the March swim challenge you can jump in on March 1^st.

6.25 Miles from Sand Island Lighthouse to Raspberry Island Lighthouse

4 miles around York Island

Not sure you can do 4 miles in March? Grab a buddy and tackle the distance as a team!

Pick up your tracking sheet at the front desk.

Bayfield Rec Sailing - Registration Open

See you on the water!

2026 summer sailing is open for registration. Opti classes for those 8-12 and 420 classes for those 13-18.

Adult classes taught in partnership with All Hands Sailing on 30ft boats.

What's going on at the Rec Center?

Youth Swim Lessons - April 13th-23th (M-Th), May 5th-28th (T/Th)

Lifeguard Trainings - March 31st - April 2nd, & June 12th-14th

CPR Trainings - May 8th (11am-3pm)

Adult Swim Team - Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:45-8am, Next season starting March 17

Log rolling - March 1st, March 8th, March 15th, March 22nd, March 29th, April 5th

Water polo - Sundays 3pm-4:30pm through April-ish. Potluck to follow.

Maker Space - Thursdays 4-6pm. Under 7 with a parent in the Maker Space, 7-12 y/o with parent in the building, 12+ welcome

Winter is a very busy time in the pool.

Please be prepared to share lanes and welcome new people.

Save this link and check the calendar before you come in.

Full Rec Center Calendar

Thank you for supporting the

Blue Moon Community Ball

Thank you to everyone who supported the Blue Moon community ball last month! Spring Fed and Baba Fats kept the party going and many volunteers made beautiful art and kept us organized.

We raised $2500 for the Bayfield Rec Center! Thank you!

Upcoming Facility Closures

Third Thursday of the Month - Hot Tub Closed for Cleaning

March 19th 3:30pm-6:30pm Hot Tub Closed

Locker room deep clean - no locks to be left on lockers

Friday, April 3rd

We close due to weather conditions at the discretion of our staff. If the Rec Center is closed, all programming will be canceled. 24 Hour Access will remain open to the best of our ability. Check our calendar and Facebook for updates. Closures due to weather will also be announced on WDIO TV Channels 10/13.

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140 S. Broad St
Bayfield, WI
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