Good afternoon, Sea Lions!

We are happy to announce that the pool has passed inspections and afternoon practices will start in a week on May 12th! For new families who aren't familiar yet with all things swim team, once the season officially kicks-off, on Sundays we send out emails regarding information/schedule for the upcoming week. On Mondays, once the meets begin, we'll send out specific Meet Info emails. If we ever need to cancel practices due to inclement weather, etc. that communication is sent via email and text.

Don't forget to Register if you haven't already and plan on returning this year! (This will be our last email sent to Previous Season members). The sooner we can get everyone registered the sooner we can place our Swim Team T-shirt order! Registration is through our Swimtopia website as usual: Home - Scottish Hills Sea Lions

OPEN VOLUNTEER LEAD ROLES

This year we have 2 open Volunteer Lead Roles available. Please email [email protected] if you are interested. Lead Volunteers are exempt from the (4) required shifts throughout the season. So, if you have already registered and are interested, let us know! We would remove you from the shifts you have already signed up for if you take on one of these roles:

• Pasta Pump-Up Manager: Manages the Sign-Up Genius, helps set-up and clean-up of the Pasta Pump-Up event, monitors our supplies and buys more (pool reimburses you for anything you buy) when we are low (plates, cutlery, napkins, disposable tablecloths).
• Meet Administrator: We need (1) more of these. Danielle Lychak (who has done it for years) will be returning, but we need a second person to help. This role has mainly to do with keeping track of the scoring during the meets, among other meet admin related tasks. If this is something you'd be interested in, I'll probably get you connected with Danielle and she can do a MUCH better job explaining all that's involved.

PRACTICE INFORMATION

4-5pm for 11 and ups

5-6pm for 7-10s

6pm-6:30pm for 6 and unders (please arrive by 5:45pm)

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

Just a reminder that the pool is not open for swimming, with the exception of swim team practice times. Parents/siblings are allowed on the pool deck, but only the swim team is allowed in the water during their practice time until the pool opens for members.

Rising 6th Graders that are in the 11 and ups practice: We know it's a challenge for these swimmers to get to the 4pm practice on time due to when they get home from school. We always have a handful of these swimmers, and the coaches are aware. It is ok to arrive a little late to this practice. Please do not stress about it. It's summer swim! We'll make it work. Remember, having fun is one of our priorities!

SWIMSUITS

Our team swimsuits are available at Kiefer Aquatics. Just tell them you are with Scottish Hills, and they will know which suit is for us!

Store Address:

1231 NW Maynard Rd

Cary NC 27513

919-439-8678

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10a-6p and Saturday 10a-3p

Store Locations & Hours - Kiefer Aquatics

FOR NEW SWIM TEAM FAMILIES

We are so happy to welcome many new families to our Sea Lion family this season! Ashley and/or Tami will be available at practices to answer any questions that you may have! We will have our New Parents Meeting under the back shelter on Friday, May 16th @ 6pm to answer any questions you all might have! We know it's a lot at first, but we are here to help any way we can!

In the meantime, here are some links to some helpful information:

Swim Meet 101

Swimmer Improvement

Practices and Equipment

Come out to the pool on Saturday, May 10th for Meet the Coaches! The pool will also be having their open house during the day! Fingers crossed for warm, sunny weather!!

UPCOMING DATES:

May 10th, 12pm-2pm: Meet the Coaches @ the pool

May 12th: Afternoon Practices Start

May 16th: New Parents Meeting at 6pm

June 3rd: Time Trials at 6pm

June 7th: Make-Up Time Trials at 8:30am

June 14th: Morning Practices Kick-off with Sea Lion Olympics (more info to come later!!)

June 10th: First Swim Meet (Home)

We cannot wait to see everyone in a week!!

Arf! Arf!