Hey Marlins!

Welcome to this seasons first edition of the “Marlins Minute”. We are TWO WEEKS away from our first practice for the 2023 season. Who’s ready to swim?!?!

LANE HELPERS
In order to be prepared for practice on May 10th, we need to hear from our lane helpers. You must be in, or entering, high school and able to be at the pool in May from about 4:20-6:30pm. Lane helpers are essential to helping our younger Marlins prepare for the season. You get volunteer hours and valuable coaching experience. Email me to get your swimmers name on the list.

STROKE JUDGES
You! Yes, YOU! Want a front row seat to the action in the pool during meets? Stroke Judges determine if a swimmer is legal in their strokes. You will get trained by the SHRSL President and will have plenty of support from our Board & other SJs. Email Shauna to get your name on the list. Find the schedule for league clinic dates here.

**Friendly reminder that April 30th is the last day you can participate in practices/meets with any non-SHRSL team**

UPCOMING MAY EVENTS

• Wednesday, May 10 - afternoon practice begins. Full schedule available here.
• Friday, May 19 –
  • 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 20 - stroke judge clinics (short and long). This is training for volunteers fulfilling the stroke judge job at meets. WE NEED YOU!
• Sunday, May 21 –
  • 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 - we’ll get you the info on how to order online ahead of time soon.

** And yes, we are ALL waiting patiently for the schedule from the league. Volunteer shifts will be available once we get the schedule**

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions/comments/concerns. Let’s get EXCITED!!! It’s almost swim team time!

Go Marlins,
Mindy Campbell
[email protected]