THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE — JUNE 8–12 Morning practices start this week! Join us if it works for your schedule.

MEET DECLARATION DEADLINE — TONIGHT The deadline to declare your swimmer for Tuesday's meet is 11:59 PM TONIGHT (Sunday).

DAILY SCHEDULE

Monday, June 8

• Morning Practice: 8:30–9:15 AM (10 & under) | 9:15–10:00 AM (11 & up)
• Afternoon: Regular practices & Pasta Pump-Up!
• NO GLASS/CERAMIC ALLOWED. No crockpots on deck. Please use Instant Pots or transfer food to aluminum pans. [Click here for the Food Sign-Up Link]

Tuesday, June 9 — HOME MEET vs. Apex Breakers

• Morning Practice: 8:30–9:15 AM (10 & under) | 9:15–10:00 AM (11 & up)
• Meet Info: More details coming tomorrow.
• Theme: Carolina Hurricanes! Wear your Canes gear to support them in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Wednesday, June 10

• NO MORNING PRACTICE.
• Afternoon: Stroke Clinics with WAVE (7–10 & 11+). Sea Pups only from 6:00–6:30 PM.
• Note: No 6 & under practice on Wednesdays.

Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12

• Morning Practice: 8:30–9:15 AM (10 & under) | 9:15–10:00 AM (11 & up)
• Afternoon: Regular practices. Friday is Fun Friday!

HOW TO DECLARE FOR TUESDAY'S MEET

1. Log into your account at shrcsealions.swimtopia.com
2. Go to Meets & Events > Sign Up Calendar (or find it under Upcoming Events).
3. Click the green "Meet Entry Open" button (with the ? mark).
4. Change "undeclared" to "attending" or "not attending" for each swimmer, and answer the relay questions. (Note: 6 & unders do not swim relays.) Step-by-step Swimtopia App instructions are attached to this email.

Late changes after Monday at 12:00 PM must be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected].

KEY REMINDERS FOR PARENTS

New Swimmers: If your swimmer is new to the team this year, we still need a copy of their birth certificate. Please bring it to a coordinator at practice.

Relay Commitment: Relays happen at the beginning and end of meets. If your swimmer dislikes certain strokes, opt OUT of Medley relays (we cannot take specific stroke requests). If you must leave early, opt OUT of late relays.

Relay Participation: We have a huge team! We will do our best to get everyone into a relay throughout the season, but lane limitations mean not everyone can swim one every week. We will distribute the fun evenly!

Leaving Early: Swimmers are automatically entered into all strokes. If you have an emergency and must leave early, YOU MUST TELL A COACH — otherwise it creates a major scramble for volunteers.

Behind the Blocks: Parents are not allowed behind the starting blocks. Please ensure your swimmer has their goggles on and is ready before heading to the Clerk of Course.

SWIMMER MOTIVATION & RECOGNITION

Swimmer of the Week: Selected by coaches for hard work and great attitudes. Winners get a yard sign for the week and a treat! Announced in Monday's Meet Memo.

Speeding Tickets: Awarded to swimmers who achieve a personal best time. These can be saved and "cashed in" for treats and prizes at designated times this season.

Ribbons: Ribbon folders will be located in two file boxes under the main shelter trophy cases, organized by last name. Check throughout the season!

END-OF-YEAR SLIDESHOW PHOTOS Please start sending your swim team photos or digital album links to Kristen Geyer at [email protected] so we can build our end-of-season slideshow!

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