Dear Merrimack,

You did it! Thank you to everyone who showed up to make Time Trials a success. There is A LOT of information in this email, so please read thoroughly.

THE HEADLINES

• You must declare availability for the first A Meet by the deadline (11:59pm ON MONDAY 6/9). NO EXCEPTIONS
• Go ahead and declare availability for all meets for the season while you are at it!
• If your swimmer is swimming the A Meet, PLEASE VOLUNTEER:SIGN UP FOR A ROLE in Meet Sign-ups. (Job descriptions here.)
• Time Trials results and DQ reports are posted here.
• You can also see your child’s individual time in swimtopia under their name.

THE WEEK AHEAD:

MONDAY 6/9 - FRIDAY 6/13

• Afternoon Practice Continues (Monday - Thursday).
• Morning Practice Begins FRIDAY (6/13)! Choose whether to attend morning or afternoon.

MONDAY 6/9:

• 11:59 pm DEADLINE to RSVP to the first A-Meet on June 14th

TUESDAY 6/10:

• PEP RALLY: BLACK AND GOLD, Cheers at 6:05pm

THURSDAY 6/11:

• Coach Elizabeth will send out the entries for Saturday’s A Meet.
• Entries will be listed by name. If your child is swimming, events will be listed across from their name and if your child is not swimming, no events will be listed across from their name.
• New families: This is when swimmers learn if they qualified for the A Meet and which events they will swim. A meet entries are based on Time Trials and availability of swimmers. Each following week, we use B meet times and A meet times along with availability of swimmers to determine who swims. More information regarding A Meets is here.

FRIDAY 6/12:

• Friday morning practice begins

8 and under-- 8 am - 8:45 am

Ages 9-11-- 8 am - 9 am

12 and older--   8:45 am - 10 am

• A Meet Program will be sent out. Please print at home.

SATURDAY 6/14:

• First A-Meet at CEDARBROOK!
  • THEME:BLACK AND GOLD

THE DETAILS

PEP RALLY? Pep rallies will be every Tuesday (in the midst of practices) featuring poster making and cheers. The pep rally theme matches the theme for the meet. These pep rallies are a great way for new swimmers to make friends and chat with coaches.

WHO SWIMS THE FIRST A-MEET?

Getting a top time at Time Trials does NOT guarantee your child swims the first A-meet. Coach Elizabeth determines the team line-up by looking at many factors. For more information click HERE.

WHAT TO WEAR TO A MEET and PRACTICE?

Merrimack swimsuit or non-logo suit (like these or these), goggles, and Merrimack or non-logo cap. MCSL MEET RULES: Swimmer will be disqualified for wearing swimsuits or caps with club/high school logos. Women/girls may not wear tie-back suits. No tech suits allowed for 12U swimmers in any meet. Swimmers must have hair tied back properly and coaches prefer swimmers wear a cap if they have long hair. Bring goggles that fit and have an extra pair in your bag. Arrive on time to all practices.

STILL NEED A MERRIMACK SUIT? Sport Fair is going to be sending us a link to buy Merrimack suits online.  We'll send out a link for orders as soon as we get it!

MORE QUESTIONS? Check out our FAQs. And kindly reach out to us before emailing Coach Elizabeth. That’s why we’re here! [email protected].

Your Team Reps Team,

Anna Park, Meaghan Feder (B Meet Reps)

Colin Johnson, Chris Pashby (A Meet Reps)