Dear Swim Team Families,

We’re delighted to welcome you to the 2026 swim season! For those of you new to the Merrimack Maniacs, please know that you will receive an email EVERY Sunday of the swim season.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Monday 5/11: PRACTICE STARTS!

• Schedule
  • Evening Practice: (Monday-Thursday) May 11th - July 16
  • 12 and older 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • 8&U Team 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
  • 9-11 year olds 6:15 pm - 7 pm
  • Morning Practice: (Monday - Friday) June 12 - July 17
    • 8&U, 9-12 year olds 8:00 am - 8:45 am
    • 11-12 and 13 and older 8:45 am - 10:00 am
• Double check the PRACTICE SCHEDULE
• Please note there are no Wednesday afternoon practices from June 17 - July 15 and no practice on Memorial Day, May 25.
• Reminder not to disturb coaches during practice. Please look for a Merrimack rep during practice or email the Merrimack email account ([email protected]) with any questions.

SUNDAY 5/17 at 5:00 p.m.: SEASON OVERVIEW IN PERSON MEETING!

• Join us for a quick overview of the swim season Sunday, May 17th at 5PM on the pool deck!
• Learn what’s expected of parents and swimmers, when to send your swimmer to practice, and the difference between an A Meet and a B Meet.
• Find out how to make sure your swimmer is signed up for meets and how to plan and prepare for a summer of great swimming.
• Information about B Meet sign up procedure.
• Recommended for all swim families. Strongly encouraged (dare we say mandatory) for all new families.

REMINDERS

• SPORTFAIR will sell Merrimack team suits poolside during time trials on June 6.
• MERCH MERCH MERCH! Coming soon! Look out for a link to order your Merrimack-themed gear!
• At Merrimack we strive to create a community where every swimmer and family feels they belong. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have concerns.

FAQS

• 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.
• More questions? Please see the team handbook and volunteer requirements here. Everyone, that means you, needs to volunteer!

Looking forward to a wonderful swim season! Go Maniacs!

Your Swim Reps,

Anna Park & Anne Glass (B Reps)

Elena Renjel and Chris Pashby (A Reps)