Welcome to Summer Swim 2024

March 27th

Hello Parents and Swimmers (New and Returning)!

This email will contain tons of important information so please read it slowly and completely and reach out if you have any questions!

All questions/concerns can be directed to Coach Jo: [email protected]. 972-953-5755

Swimtopia registration is OPEN! Please go to swimtopia and register as soon as possible. This will help us determine how many assistant coaches we will need and other important details for the season.

The dates for the swim meets are on the swimtopia site as well as other important information.

The Team Info Meeting will be April 12th @3:00pm in BCSTC park. Please bring a lawn chair if you would like to sit down since we will be meeting in the park. All returning swimmers and parents as well as new families should plan on attending:)

We are currently having Spring practices Friday evenings at the Southwest YMCA now until March 10th. Please reach out to Coach Jo if you are interested in attending.

Summer Season Evening practices start at the pool Wednesday May 15. The times are as follows:

Ages 10& below 4:30-5:30pm

Ages 11& up 5:30-6:30pm

Summer Morning practices start Tuesday May 28th.

Sessions will be Purple 6:45-8:00 am, Blue 7:45-8:45 am & Green 8:45-9:30am. Swimming times are not based on age, but ability. Coach Jo will be assigning the time for the swimmers- please reach out to her if you are unsure of the proper time.

Please see the google calendar to see updates and schedules. **Notes about the schedule:

Team picture is on Tuesday June 4th @ 7:30 am

There will be no practices or swim meets weekend of June 21st-23rd (perfect time to schedule that vacation!) Virtual Gator meet is on Wednesday June 19th.

A and B League meet is July 12th - 13th. (Would love for all swimmers to be able to attend one of these 2 meets!). THIS IS NEW AND SO EXCITING THIS SUMMER!

State is July 19th - 21st

**Please make a note that we will need at least 6 Referee/judges this season- training will be during evening practice May 20th-23rd. (Only 1 day is required) If you are a swimmer in another life or know the rules to swimming well, we want and need you!

If you are interested in diving classes this summer, please see swimtopia for details. The classes will be held with Coach Kathi:

Tues & Thurs (limit of 10) at 9:45am. Two sessions of 4 weeks each; starting on Tuesday May 28th.

Optional Stroke & Technique clinics will be on Friday at 7:30am and 8:30am. June 7th, June 14th, June 28th & July 5th. Please see swimtopia for more info.

We will be ordering new/different team suits this year! All the information on team suits and gear will be coming in the next week or so- keep your eye out for the email!

We have also created a new idea this year- The R2 bins! You have the opportunity to donate gently used suits and swim gear to others by placing them in the R2 (Recycle and Reuse) Bin at the pool. We are encouraging all swimmers to use a different suit to practice in then that they wear at the meets; so donating suits and other swimwear your swimmer may have grown out of or decided they did not like or need is a great way to contribute to our team! T

hat is all for now- more information will be coming- the season is approaching quickly! So excited to see all the returning swimmers and welcome the new swimmers to the team! We are going to have so much FUN!

Reach out with any questions-

Blessings-

Coach JO