Happy Wednesday!

Quick share of all the "Parent Meeting" information. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Housekeeping

• Ages 7 & 11 are the hardest years on swim team. Age 7 you are competing in all 4 strokes for the first time and age 11 you are doing flip turns for the first time. Be patient - get extra lessons - know that loads of DQs will be given in the first couple meets.
• In order to be heated in a meet you must make it across within 90 seconds.
• We are continuing the combined 11 & up practice time through the end of May. All 11-18 year olds practice from 6:30-7:15...with 15 min wiggle room on the back end :)
• We are also continuing the north pool 4:30-5:15 practice for those with major conflicts in May.
• Westbury Baptist summer campers -- if you need help getting your kiddo to/from the pool/camp, we have a couple teenagers who will help. Add your information to this spreadsheet (follow my example highlighted in purple).

SWIMTOPIA

• Be sure to have the app downloaded and notifications turned on!
• Subscribe to pro for $6 for 1 month + 7 free day (do it on May 26 to cover MOC & AS and then set alarm to cancel).
• Live event/heat tracker; Estimated start times; Results updates; Heat sheets; Swim reminders; Team scores

Volunteering

• Amy Williamson is our Volunteer VP - you'll get to know her pretty quickly :)
• 7/8 & 9/10 Tent Parent shifts
  • 7/8 & 9/10 WHOLE MEET SHIFT counts as 2 shifts
  • Every 7/8 & 9/10 family must do at least 1 tent shift.
• Amy will send out a volunteer specific email soon - be on the lookout. 

TIME TRIALS THIS WEDS & THURS

Times will be taken during your swimmers normal practice time. DON'T STRESS if you can not make it or your swimmer does not get all events timed. We will time in the north pool as well if needed. Email coaches if you have major concerns.

Wednesday 5/21

• 6 U - freestyle
• 7/8s and 9/10s – freestyle & breaststroke
• 11 and up – above + IM

Thursday 5/22

• 6 U – continue freestyle & regular practice
• 7/8s and 9/10s – backstroke & butterfly
• 11 and up – above + IM

Friday

• Make-up day for any times that were not captured on Wednesday & Thursday
• Relay Friday (practice…not timed)

First Meet - TUESDAY May 27

• Arrival time is 3:45 for home meets - we understand that school is still in session, get to the pool as soon as possible.
• If you have not already, please declare your swimmer for meets and use the notes section if you have specific needs/concerns.
• More info to come later this week...

May is always crazy busy, so thank you for being patient and getting your swimmer to the pool for practice! Hats off to our awesome coaches for a great start to the 2025 season!

GO MARLINS!
~Mindy~