Hello Parents,

Thank you all so much for your help for the practice meet. I really appreciate the parents that stepped up and took additional shifts. We would not have been able to have the meet without your help.

This is a reminder that you must RSVP by Midnight tonight, May 22^nd, for the Away Meet at Princeton Lakes on Wednesday, May 27th.

Even if you plan on not attending the meet please go in and mark the Not Attending This Meet selection. You can RSVP or mark not attending via the website (link) or SwimTopia app (link). If you do not register your child, they will not be able to participate in the meet.

If you RSVP that you are attending, please attend. We understand that sickness happens but if it does, please text me (304)593-2138 ASAP. If your kid is feeling under the weather and you are uncertain if you are going to be there let us know by Tuesday evening or if Wednesday, they wake up not feeling well let me know then. That way when we are finalizing the heat sheets, we do not put your child in a relay. Once you are at the meet, do not leave until all your child’s events are finished. Leaving early leaves a relay team without a person which means those that stayed to swim cannot swim. If you do not want to stay for those late relays you can make a note in SwimTopia that you are leaving early, not available for late relays.

What you will find in this email:

*Away Meet Details

*Swimmers that cannot swim unassisted

*Volunteers Needed

*No Practice May 26^th

Pool Description:

The away meet is located at Princeton Lakes. The pool is a 6-lane pool. I will have more details on blocks, shallow end as soon as possible.

Pool Address:

The Princeton Lake Pool is located at: 1403 Drexel Ct NE Marietta, GA

I have not heard from their coordinator for this meet yet, so I do not have check in times, warm up times, parking, or concession information. I will send an email as soon as I have this information. I will also let Junior Shark parents know as soon as possible if they can attend the away meet.

Swimmers that cannot swim unassisted:

While we are allowed to have a coach in the water during our practice meet, we cannot allow this at the meets going forward. This is a Cobb County Swim League rule. If your child is not capable of swimming unassisted, they will not be able to swim during a meet. If you are not sure if your child can swim the length of the pool, make a note when you RSVP so that our coaches are aware. And the coach can determine if your child can swim in the meet.

If your child fits into this category, keep coming to practice because they will likely be able to swim in the later meets.

Volunteers:

We still have open jobs for volunteers for this meet. Remember, you must volunteer at least 2 times per swimmer for the season. Our swim team is 100% run by volunteers. If we do not fill these spots, we cannot have a swim meet. We have the following openings available:

*2 People – 6 & Under Bullpen

*2 People – 7 & 8 Bullpen – Second Shift

*1 Person – Lane Judge – First Shift

*1 Person – Lane Judge – Second Shift

*3 People – Lane Manager – Second Shift

*1 Person – Timer – First Shift

*3 People – Timer – Second Shift

Also, if you sign up to volunteer, please notify me via text if you are not going to make it or are going to be late.

No Practice:

There will also be no practice on Memorial Day, May 25th.

Thanks,

Alicia Luechtefeld

Swim Team Coordinator

(304) 593-2138