Hello Swim Team Families,

Summer is here! In this update you’ll find the following:

• Summer Practice Schedule
• Welcome Junior Stingrays and Junior Stingrays Plus!
• Picture Day - June 16
• Chipotle Fundraiser - June 16
• SL v FO Dual Meet 6/21 – Sign up now!
• Fun Friday
• Masters Swimming for Adults
• Time Trial Results

Summer Practice Schedule

This week marks the shift to our summer practice schedule, as well as the addition of morning practices. Please review the summer schedule and pay close attention to the age groupings, as they are slightly different. The first morning practice is Wednesday, June 17.

Evening Practice Schedule (begins Tuesday, June 16):

Tuesdays and Thursdays

5:30 – 6:30 pm -- Ages 10 and under (including Junior Stingrays Plus)

6:30 -7:30 pm -- Ages 11 and up

Morning Practice Schedule (begins Wednesday, June 17):

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

8:00 - 9:15 am -- Ages 13 and up

9:15 - 10:00 am -- Ages 8 and under (including all Junior Stingrays)

10:00 - 11:00 am -- Ages 9 - 12

Fridays

8:00 - 9:00 Ages 11 and up

9:00 - 10:00 Ages 10 and under (Junior Stingrays start at 9:15)

10:00 - 11:00FUN FRIDAY Games and Snacks (all ages and practice groups)

Welcome Junior Stingrays!

Junior Stingrays and Junior Stingrays Plus start practice this week!

Junior Stingrays practice Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 9:15 – 10:00. The first practice for Junior Stingrays is Wednesday, June 17.

Junior Stingrays Plus may attend afternoon practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30, in addition to morning practices with Junior Stingrays.

Team Picture - June 16 @ 4:30

Picture Day is this Tuesday, June 16. All swimmers should arrive by 4:20 to take the Team Picture at 4:30. Optional individual photos will be offered after the team photo.

Chipotle Fundraiser - June 16, 5:00 - 8:00

Our annual Chipotle fundraiser is also on June 16. You can support the Stingrays by dining at Chipotle at 6314 York Road on June 16 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. If you mention that you are supporting the Swan Lake Stingrays, 25% of your purchase will be donated to the team. You can also order ahead for pickup with the code 4A2FGAA. The fundraiser flyer is attached to this message.

Away Meet at Piney Orchard 6/20 – Sign up now!

Our first dual meet is scheduled for this Saturday, June 20, at Piney Orchard Swim Club, starting at 8:30 (warmups likely at 8:00). The deadline to declare if you plan to swim in this meet is Wednesday, June 17. Unlike the Time Trial, we will not be able to add swimmers at the last minute, so please log into Swimtopia as soon as possible to let us know if your swimmer plans to participate. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from declaring by Wednesday, PLEASE communicate with Coach Owen, and he will let you know if you can have extra time to decide. When you sign your child up to swim, please remember to choose your volunteer role by clicking the job sign up too!

Fun Friday - Polar Plunge

This week we will have our first Fun Friday! On Fun Friday, swimmers spend the last hour of morning practice enjoying snacks and games as a way to build community and get excited for their upcoming meet. We need donations of snacks as well as volunteers to help set up, hand out snacks, and clean up. You can sign up to bring snacks or help out via Swimtopia.

The theme for Fun Friday this week is Polar Plunge. Pull out your coziest winter gear for a chilly-themed fun Friday. Wear your coats, hats, scarves, and gloves, and be ready for ice cream, popsicles, and shaved ice!

Masters Swimming for Adults

Swim team isn’t just for kids! Every summer, Coach Owen runs an unofficial “Masters” swim group for adults on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45. Practice starts this Wednesday, June 17, and runs through July 24. All levels of lap swimmer are welcome, and we always have a good time! If you’d like to join the group, sign up here. You can also drop in for $10/session.

Time Trial Results

Thank you to everyone who helped the Time Trial run so smoothly today! The Time Trial results are attached.

As always, reach out if you have questions, and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Linn