Penguins,

This is going a long email,  hold on to your flippers.

Note from the coaches:

We had a great first meet against Westfield and Registery Ridge this past Saturday! The coaches are all very proud of everyone. We had several stellar performances including state qualifying times and lots of close finishes. We were very pleased with our youngest kids getting to the starting blocks and knowing what they were swimming, kids not giving up when the race didn't go to plan (and their goggles flew off... we will get better at this), kids stepping into relays where they may not be totally comfortable, and overall everyone's sportsmanship. The coaches had fun on Saturday and we hope all kids and parents did too!

Previous Meet Results:

Results are attached.   However, I would highly recommend downloading the Swimtopia app.  Don't go pro (pay $) unless you really want to.  The app will allow you to look at 'past events'.  This will show the times for all your kids and give +/- time on your best recorded time.  You can also look at your kids 'Swim History' for best times.   The app is easy.

Next Meet:

June 18 - HOME - against Village Green

The sign-ups are now open for both meet entries and volunteer positions. Parents, please sign your kids up for only 2 individual events. The coaches want to pick the 3rd event for each swimmer that will challenge them. The sign-ups for entries will close on Wednesday evening at midnight. Please get your entries in by then so we can finalize heat sheets on Thursday and get them out by Friday.   Volunteer positions look to be filled already for this meeting (THANK YOU).   Even if you don't have an official position please lend a hand where you can.

Last Minute Drops:

Life happens, kids have other commitments or get sick, and that's okay. The best thing to do in the event of this is to email Coach Jake ([email protected]).

Merchandise:

Last call for alcohol, I mean clothing.   If you want to order any team gear from sport about please let me know.   Soon as I close out the second order I will let everyone know how much money we made from the clothing fundraiser.

Swimtopia App and Event numbers:

We don't have the automated system (yet) that Westfield had.   That's the reason for the team fundraisers.   However, we think we know how to advance the live event in the Swimtopia app.  Implying you should be able to use the Swimtopia app the same way as we did at the Westfield pool.   Another reason to get the app.

Thanks,

-Bryan