About Us

Thanks for your interest in the Battlefield Area Star Swimmers (BASS) a year round USA swimming program.

BASS is composed of  multiple practice groups at two locations (BASS North - Madison and BASS South - Fluvanna)  to meet the needs of the beginning level swimmer (those who can complete 25 yards of freestyle and one other stroke) through those competing on state and national levels.

Our philosophy is to help swimmers be “the best they can be” through goal setting and appropriat training.

BASS North practices are held at the Barbee Center pool at Woodberry Forest School east of Orange, Virginia. Please contact BASS North Board at kevin@bass-swim.org for the appropriate forms and information. BASS South practices are held in our Fluvanna location outside of Lake Monticello. Please contact BASS North Board at cos.difazio@gmail.com for the appropriate forms and information.


BASS has developed a reputation over the last decade as a team that develops outstanding swimmers in and out of the pool. Our professional coaching staff has over 90 years of coaching experience. With over 55 years of those years in the BASS program, our stability is unmatched in the state of Virginia. Additionally, the dedication of our parents and swimmers
has led to our successfrom state champion swimmers to National and Olympic Trial Qualifier.