Hi Wavemakers!

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend! Lots of important info here, so please read carefully.

In this email:

• Schedule
• Day after the meet practice
• Swim suit update
• Spirit wear reminder
• RSVP for first meet
• Big/little buddies
• Morning vs. Evening Practices
• Volunteers
• What to bring to a meet
• Private lessons

SCHEDULE

This week, week of 5/22

Practice Monday-Wednesday at Mark Trail. Tuesday, 5/23 will be time trials, where we time the kids during their practice time slot. We originally had practice scheduled for Friday morning (5/26) but will wait to start morning practice until the following week.

• Ages 6&under: Mon - Thurs from 5:00 pm – 5:25 pm
• Ages 7 to 10: Mon - Thurs from 5:30 pm – 6:10 pm
• Ages 11 & older: Mon – Thurs from 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Next week, week of 5/29

Monday-NO practice-Memorial Day

Tuesday-morning practice at Mark Trail, first meet- at Mark Trail arrive by 4:30 for warm-ups- theme is neon (parents and swimmers wear their fave neon!)

Wednesday-morning “fun” practice at Mark Trail (times slightly different, see below), evening practice at Princeton Square

Thursday-morning practice at Mark Trail, evening practice at Princeton Square

Friday- morning practice at Mark Trail

Morning practice times:

• 8:30-9:30: 7-10 year olds
• 9:30-10: 6&unders
• 10-11: 11 and older

Evening practice times:

• 5:30-6PM: 6&unders
• 6-6:45PM: 7-10 year olds
• 6:45-7:30PM: 11&older

DAY AFTER MEET FUN PRACTICE

On Wednesday mornings after a meet we have “fun” practice. We give out ribbons and donuts, and the kids get free play time. All kids 10 and younger are from 9-10AM and 11&up are 10-11AM, at Mark Trail.

SWIM SUIT ORDERING UPDATE

The company is waiting for 1 more suit to get to them and then will be sending us the suits. He promises we’ll have them before our first meet.

SPIRIT WEAR ORDERING

Anna Holder has set up an amazing spirit wear store for us for any one that wants to purchase any additional spirit wear! The link is below and the deadline to order is May 26.

**NOTE- all swimmers already get a t-shirt and some parents purchased one for themselves with registration (if you don't remember, email me and I can check for you).

https://theplaidpalmtree.com/collections/wavemaker...

BIG KID/LITTLE KID BUDDIES

We are bringing back our buddy program where all 6&u kids get a big kid buddy. We are looking for any swimmers 10 and older that would be interested in having a buddy this season. Responsibilities include cheering on their buddy, helping them at meets so they know where to go, and occasionally bringing a small treat (candy usually). Please let me know if your swimmer is interested. We only have 3 big kid buddies right now.

RSVP FOR FIRST MEET

The deadline to RSVP for the first real meet (on 5/30) is this Tuesday. Please RSVP on the website by clicking on "calendar" and then "meet entry". This is only for those who will NOT be at the meet. Thanks!

Here is the list of all swimmers (juniors NOT included) that will NOT be swimming at our first meet, 5/30. If there is an error, please email me ASAP. If your child gets sick, let me know as soon as you know! I will update with juniors after time trials this week.

Kensie and Tristan Allen

Kate Zaparaniuk

MORNING VS EVENING PRACTICES

A quick note about practices starting after Memorial Day, morning practices are the ones to come to if at all possible. We have more coaches there, more lanes available, starting blocks/kick boards/flags. If you cannot attend morning practices, please come in the evening, but if you can, please come in the morning. And please be on time! Thanks!

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS

We need MANY volunteers for our first meet.

The sign-ups are now open for volunteering at meets. Please go to the website, mtps.swimtopia.com, click on "calendar", and then "job entry" to sign up for jobs. Please sign up for something that you feel comfortable with. Thanks!

WHAT TO BRING TO A MEET

I recommend bringing multiple towels to a meet, warm clothes (as it can get cool at night), a water bottle, and everything you need to swim. We will have concessions at every meet as well (cash or Venmo), but not at time trials this week.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Many have asked about private lessons. We have 3 that are currently offering private lessons:

Natalie – 404-713-2771

Kate – 404-821-2332

Leo – 404-840-3672

Thanks, and have a great weekend!

Coach Julie