Good Afternoon Sharks,

I can't believe we will be back in the water a week from today!! Here are some reminders and updates as we kick off the season on Monday:

1st practice is Monday, 5/11. Evening-only practices until school is out. Practice times are below and posted on the Home Page & Practice Schedule page on the team site. For the first week, swimmers need sneakers in addition to their suits, as we’ll likely do a mix of dry land and in-the-pool activities, especially for the younger groups.

• 6:30 - 7:00 pm - Beginners - any swimmer who is not comfortable swimming by themselves.
• 7:00 - 8:00 pm - 10 yrs and under
• 8:00 - 9:00 pm - 11 yrs and older

Pool Entry: For our Rivershyre residents, you can enter with your key cards as usual. For our non-neighborhood swimmers, don't worry, we've got you covered. You'll be let in at the gate by a swim team council member or coaches. If any questions arise, the guards will know where to find one of the Team Leadership Council members, and we’ll be there to help sort it out. We want everyone to feel welcome and included in our swim team community.

Wednesday, May 13^th – New Parents Meeting @ 7PM & 8PM

It is crucial for at least one parent from new families to attend this meeting. We will go over volunteer duties, the different volunteer options, and answer any questions you may have. You can come at 7PM or 8PM. This is also a great refresher for seasoned families, and a great opportunity to meet our new Head Coach, Lily!

Thursday, May 21^st – Mock Meet

This is not mandatory, but highly recommended for all families. This will be a “mini” version of a regular meet and is a great opportunity for kids to experience what a meet is like and for parents to try different volunteer roles.

If you haven’t downloaded the SwimTopia mobile app yet, please do so as soon as possible. The app will be used for all last-minute communications – e.g., practice changes due to weather, reminders to RSVP for Meet participation. Please verify your current mobile number is listed on your parent and/or swimmer records and download the app. (You'll need to know your site login - email and password - to activate the app.) (App Store link) (Google Play Store link)

Thanks,

Rachel

770-757-6445