Happy Friday, Marlins!

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

• Coach Gabby would like all swimmers to wear a swim cap during practice because it is a MUST for all meets (if you purchased one during registration we will have them for pick up on Monday). 
• Please send your 9 & up swimmers with a water bottle so they can stay hydrated.
• Thanks for your cooperation in keeping the pool decks clear for the coaches as they establish the routine of practices with the swimmers.
• Parents please do NOT coach your child during practice. Allow our paid coaches the opportunity to form bonds & trust with your swimmers. 
• If you have a question for the coaches please do not interrupt during practice. We need their eyes focused on our swimmers. You can email them or ask a Board Member or a seasoned parent.   
• If your swimmer will be out for 3 or more days, please email the coaches. Otherwise, no need to report absences.
• NO PARKING ALONG THE FENCE. If the parking lot is full, you can park on the street or in the church parking lot. 

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. Beginning Monday 5/11, we will open up the North pool from 4:30-5:15 for established 9 & up swimmers who have a consistent conflict with their age group practice time. We will reevaluate this at the end of the week and adjust as needed.  

WEATHER

Please download the Swimtopia App so you can get weather alerts. We do not cancel practice unless it is an obvious major weather event and we hold out as long as we can before we make a call. This is Houston, weather changes on a dime! 

STROKE JUDGE TRAINING

As mentioned in previous emails, WE NEED STROKE JUDGES! We can not hold a meet without trained stroke judges in place. Some of you may have already been volun-told and some of you may be hearing from me and/or Amy soon. Please see the schedule for in person trainings. SHRSL CLINICS. The online refresher course is also in that link. 

Mark your calendar for our next Spirit Night on Tuesday, May 12th at The '401. I'll send a reminder next week! 

Go Marlins,
Mindy Campbell