Happy Monday, Marlins!

We are so happy to see everyone back at the pool. We have over 200 swimmers registered for the season! Some important guidelines/reminders for practice to run as safe & smooth as possible:

• Thanks for your cooperation in keeping the pool decks clear for the coaches as they establish the routine of practices with the swimmers.
• If you need something answered immediately while at practice please do not interrupt the coaches. We need their eyes focused on our swimmers. Please look for a Board Member or email [email protected] or [email protected].
• If your swimmer will be out for 3 or more days, please email the coaches. Otherwise, no need to report absences.
• A representative from Texas Swim Shop will be at practice on Thursday, May 23 to fit and sell the optional team suit or you can stop by the retail location at 10425B S Post Oak Rd, Houston, Texas 77035
• If you have not paid for your pool membership, you can do so HERE. If it is not paid by June 8th, we will send you a request for the $60 non pool member fee.  

PRACTICE CONFLICTS
While we prefer that your swimmer attends their age group practice, we do understand that May is very busy with end of school activities and other commitments. We have decided to open up the North pool from 4:30-5:15 for 9 & up swimmers who have a consistent conflict with their age group practice time. If you have a 7/8 swimmer who needs this option it must be approved by Coach Gabby after a quick swim test. We will reevaluate this at the end of the week and decide how to proceed. 

THIS WEEKEND

Friday, 05/17: Swim Team Kickoff Party @ Maplewood Pool

• Party will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• 6 & Under and 7/8 age groups will have regular practice on Friday. No practice for 9 & Up.
• All registered swimmers and their immediate families are invited to a swim team private party at the pool. Please no guests outside of swim team families.
• Food options: consider supporting one of our sponsors and order pizza from LaFresca, stop by Old Hickory Inn to pick up some BBQ or order take out from The ‘401. Of course you can also bring your own dinner and drinks.
• We will provide some cold treats for dessert (concessions will not be open).

Saturday, 05/18: Officials Clinic @ Maplewood Pool @ 8:30am

Please consider being a stroke judge. This is the league facilitated training that is required for NEW stroke judges. If you can not make it Saturday, there is one this Wednesday at the Commonwealth pool. For questions about stroke judging, please contact Shauna Wilson at [email protected].

Sunday, 05/19: Parent Meeting and Photos @ Maplewood Pool

Yes, it’s a Sunday again this year. Pool availability is limited and we have to fit it in when we can.

• Individual photos will start at 11:00 a.m. You can order online ahead of time this year but please bring your confirmation form with you. Or, order forms will be available on Sunday.
• We will be distributing pre-ordered merchandise, including the team shirts, when parents arrive. For team pictures, swimmers will wear the team shirt. We expect that the team photos will be taken about 11:30.
• We will start the parent meeting as soon as the photographers begin the team photo line up process (about 11:15 to 11:20). If you have specific questions you would like answered, please send them to [email protected]. A recap will be sent after the meeting.

There will be a Marlins Minute soon addressing “time trials”. We plan to time on Wednesday 5/22 & Thursday 5/23 during regular practice times. Friday will be used as a make-up day. We will communicate the full plan soon.

Go Marlins,
Mindy Campbell