Welcome to our first edition of the “Marlins Minute”. I’m hoping to provide you upcoming information in a concise format that you can read in about a minute. Let’s get started….

• Wednesday, May 11 - afternoon practice begins. Full schedule available at https://maplewoodmarlins.swimtopia.com/practice-sc...
• Friday, May 20 –
  • Meet team cutoff (6 and under swimmers must be able to swim 1 length of the pool unassisted and all other swimmers must be legal in at least 2 strokes)
  • Season kick-off party at the pool. (6p - 8p). More information to come.

• Saturday, May 21 - stroke judge clinics (short and long). This is training for volunteers fulfilling the stroke judge job at meets.
• Sunday, May 22 –
  • Parent meeting and team/individual photos beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the pool.
  • Merchandise orders are expected to be ready and distributed at this meeting prior to pictures.
  • For photos - visit https://maplewoodmarlins.swimtopia.com/picture-form for information on how to order online ahead of time!!
• Tuesday, May 24 - A representative from Texas Swim Shop will be on hand to fit and sell the (optional) swim team suit
• Wednesday, May 25 – Friday, May 27 – time trials/virtual meet during practice time. Heat sheets will be ready that week.
• Tuesday, May 31 – first meet at home!! Information about team arrival time, meet schedule, SwimTopia app, etc. will be distributed in the weeks to come!

** Meet declaration and volunteer shift sign-ups information is coming soon**

We are very excited about the week ahead and can't wait to see you. Please allow me to take a quick moment and give a shout-out to our coaching team! These college students and a graduating high school senior are planning a great return to the pool, all the while taking and rescheduling finals to make it back in town for an earlier-than-normal start to the season. Thanks, in advance, for your patience as we settle in to the first few practices and if you get a chance this week, please give them (& our lane helpers) a high five for making it happen!!

See you Wednesday!

Go Marlins,

Susan Farrell