Dear Parents,

We’re delighted summer swim is officially in motion! Mark your calendars for THE BUSY WEEK AHEAD and DOUBLE CHECK the PRACTICE SCHEDULE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

MONDAY 5/29:

• No practice. Happy Memorial Day.

TUESDAY 5/30:

• Practice begins for 8 & under: 4:15-4:45 pm
• Practice begins for 9-10: 4:45-5:15 pm
• SWIM/DIVE TEAM KICKOFF EVENT! 4:30-6 pm.  All swimmers welcome! Come before or after practice. Meet coaches and teammates, ask questions, and learn about parent volunteer requirements. Kids get popsicles!

WEDNESDAY 5/31:

• MINI MANIACS (pre-team) registration opens at 10 a.m. for EQUITY MEMBERS ONLY. Details HERE.
• All age groups practice

THURSDAY 6/1:

• All age groups practice

FRIDAY 6/2:

• MINI MANIACS (pre-team) registration opens at 10 am for SUMMER AFFILIATES. Details HERE.
• All age groups practice

SATURDAY 6/3:

• Swim Team Registration CLOSES for all swimmers (except Minis)

REMINDERS

• SATURDAY 6/10 TIME TRIALS & TEAM SUITS FOR SALE: Swim team members, please commit to time trials HERE. All swimmers must get times to see who qualifies for the first A-meet. Everyone qualifies for B-meets, but must declare availability for each event and meet.
• TEAM MEETING: Did you miss the swim meeting on Thursday? Links to the recording of the Zoom Video and the presentation are linked here. This information can also be found in the Swim Team Handbook.
• INCLUSION: We strive for an inclusive and diverse community where every swimmer and family feels they belong. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have concerns or requests to foster this mission.
• LONG HAIR? Coach Elizabeth Lofgren requires swimmers wear a swim cap or have hair tightly pulled back away from their face. If you need help with caps, ask our coaches or older swimmers for their tricks!
• VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: All parents are required to VOLUNTEER for your children to swim in meets.

FAQs

WHO’S WHO?:

• Head Coach: Elizabeth Sudassy
• Student Coaches: Libby Brown, Zoya Memon, Madeline Motes, and Sofia Thomas.
• Team Reps: Matt Zimmerman (general team management)
• A-Reps: Jenn Hahn & Colin Johnson (A-Meets, All-Star Relay, Divisionals & team activities)
• B-Reps: Kristen Fletcher & Katie Peters (B-Meets & team activities)

WHAT DO WE NEED FOR PRACTICE?

A clearly labeled water bottle, goggles, and well-fitting suit.

• Sport Fair will sell team suits poolside at time trials on 6/10. We recommend getting a team suit!
• Sport Fair also has additional pop-up shops. Additional information is attached.
• Here are additional links to googles if you need recommendations.

WHAT IF THE WEATHER LOOKS BAD?

Practice continues in light rain and cool temperatures, but will be delayed or canceled due to thunder or downpours. We’ll email early and often so you know either way. Follow the Merrimack Pool Twitter feed for weather updates and pool closures.

WHEN CAN I TALK TO THE COACHES?

For safety reasons, please do not talk to coaches during or between practices. They’re watching your kids! Instead, email your team reps [email protected].

More questions: Please see our FAQs or email us! [email protected]