Dear Swim Team Families,

It’s been so great seeing so many of you for these beginning swim practices and a warm welcome to all of our new swimmers! Our regular season kicks off this week!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

MONDAY 5/26: Memorial Day – NO SWIM PRACTICES (Enjoy the weekend!)

TUESDAY 5/27: SWIM AND DIVE POPSICLE PRACTICE

• Whole team practice and POPSICLES on the pool deck after each age group practice!!!
• Schedule (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • 12 and older 4:30pm - 5:30 pm
  • 8&U Team 5:30pm - 6:15 pm
  • 9-11 year olds 6:15 pm - 7 pm
• Double check the PRACTICE SCHEDULE to get ready for next week

SAVE THE DATE

SATURDAY 6/7 at 8am: TIME TRIALS!

• Time trials is a swim meet, but it’s just for Merrimack swimmers (all are encouraged to attend). Swimmers practice swimming in a meet setting and record a time for each event. This allows coaches to plan the first A meet. It also allows volunteers to learn on the job.
• SPORTFAIR will sell Merrimack team suits poolside during time trials on June 7 from 8am - 11am.  
• Please indicate whether your child is available AND sign up to volunteer at Time Trials (using the “Meet Entry” and “Job Signup” buttons)!

PRIVATE LESSONS

• Our wonderful coaches provide private swim lessons! These are great for both new swimmers and more experienced swimmers. Check out our coach bios to learn about their specialty strokes and sign up for lessons!

REMINDERS

• MERCH MERCH MERCH! Get your Merrimack-themed gear here! The earlier you order, the earlier your gear arrives!

FAQS

• WHO’S WHO?:
  • Head Coach: Elizabeth Sudassy
  • Assistant Coaches: Amelia Garrett, Bailey Han, Rebecca Thatch, Charlotte Thatch, Adney Smith, Allison Khani, Chloe Green, Aidan Eagle, Andrew Liu
  • Team Reps: Matt Zimmerman (general team management)
  • A-Reps: Colin Johnson & Chris Pashby (A-Meets, All-Star Relay, Divisionals & team activities)
  • B-Reps: Meaghan Feder & Anna Park (B-Meets & team activities)
• 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].
• WHAT DO WE NEED FOR PRACTICE?
  • Each swimmer should come with goggles, cap (hair tied back) and well-fitted swimsuit.
  • Here are some examples of goggle options on Amazon.
  • Sun shirts are great for playing in the pool, but slow down our swimmers! Choose a simple, one-piece (for girls) suit for swim practice. Here are a few examples.
• WHAT IF THE WEATHER LOOKS BAD?
  • Practice continues in light rain and cool temperatures (the pool water is heated), but will be delayed or canceled due to thunder or downpours. We’ll get messages out whenever possible, but the pool Twitter account is a good resource for information on pool closures.
• IS THERE AN APP?
  • YES! Swimtopia has a great app: App Store or Google Play. (SKIP “Pro” upgrade. We won’t use it.) Once you download, log in with YOUR PERSONAL Swimtopia username & password (which you set up at registration).
• More questions? Please see the team handbook and volunteer requirements here. Everyone, that means you, needs to volunteer!

Looking forward to seeing you at the pool!

Your Swim Reps,

Anna & Meaghan (B Reps)

Colin and Chris (A Reps)