Good afternoon Sea Lions!

Here is the Weekly Update for this week (5/27-5/31):

Reminder about cancelled practices due to inclement weather: We try and send alerts & emails out early in the afternoon if there's a change to the practice schedule that day. Please check your email throughout the day, if the weather forecast doesn't look great.

We still only have afternoon practices this week, but good news, the pool is officially OPEN for the season. You can finally cool off in the pool while your swimmer is at practice!

PRACTICE INFORMATION

No Practice on Monday 5/27! 

Regular Practice Schedule for the remainder of the week:

Tuesday - Friday:

4-5pm for 11 and ups

5-6pm for 7-10s

5:55-6:30pm for 6 and unders

6pm-6:30pm for Sea Pups

Click here for the full calendar.

All swimmers need to wear/bring the following to practice:

-tennis shoes and socks (for any dry land activities the coaches have planned)

-swim suit and goggles

-towel

-water bottle (we want to make sure swimmers stay hydrated!)

Swim Caps for Sale

If you are interested or in need of swim caps, we will have them for sale at practice on Tuesday, 5/28.

Latex Caps = $5.00

Silicone Caps = $12.00

We accept cash or credit card.

Time Trials

Time Trials are Tuesday, 6/4! They will take place at our pool starting at 6pm (more detailed info will be sent next Monday 6/3). This is a mock meet to teach our swimmers (and parents & volunteers) how a meet runs.

Follow these instructions to declare if your swimmer will swim at Time Trials. (All the rest of the meets are also open to declare. We ask for swimmers to try to declare a week before a meet is scheduled if not sooner).

1. Log into your family account at shrcsealions.swimtopia.com.

2. Go to Meets & Events > Sign Up Calendar

3. Click on the green button with a ? mark that says Meet Entry Open.

4. Under each swimmer click on the drop down box that says "undeclared" and choose "attending this meet" or "not attending this meet". You will also be asked about relays for each swimmer. Relays occur at the beginning and the end of the meet.

Meet Themes for this Season!

Themes are a great way for the swimmers and coaches to have fun and build team spirit every week. Participation is not mandatory; it's just meant to be something fun for everyone!

6/11: Home Meet Against Abbington Alligators: Theme = College Spirit (wear your favorite college gear/colors) We'll also have our Alumni/Parent Relay at this meet; if you are interested in participating email us at [email protected]

6/18: Home Meet Against Apex Breakers: Theme = Christmas in June (wear Christmas colors and be ready to dance to some Christmas music and decor)

6/25: Away Meet Against Cary Park: Theme = Saffari Adventure (dress for the jungle!)

7/2: Away Meet Against Seven Oaks: Theme = 4th of July (Let's see your Red, White, and Blue!)

7/9: Away Meet Against Prestonwood: Theme = Cowboys and Country Club (Let's have fun!)

7/16: Home Meet Against Cary Swim Club: Theme = Glowsticks and Neon Night

We'll also send a reminder of each meet's theme in the Sunday Weekly Update email. We've got a really fun season ahead of us!!

Private Lessons

If you are interested in a private lesson with one of the coaches, please email [email protected] and one of the coaches will help you schedule that!

Junior Coach Interns

This summer, we will be offering unpaid internships to older swimmers to assist with the 6 and under Practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for older swimmers to gain coaching and leadership experience, as well as enhance their resumes. This position furthers our team’s unique culture of all ages working together. Please apply if you:

1. Will be age 14 by June 1, 2024
2. Have a background and/or experience with swimming technique
3. Enjoy working with younger children
4. Have a positive attitude toward swimming and the team

If you are interested in becoming an intern, please email [email protected] and [email protected].

Lots of information this week! 

We hope everyone has a nice Memorial Day!

Arf! Arf!