Dear Swim Team Families,

Swim practice is off to a great start! We love seeing everyone back at the pool!

THIS WEEK:

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

• Join us for a quick overview of the swim season tonight 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 for all new families.

SWIM TEAM PRACTICE: MONDAY - THURSDAY

• This week’s schedule (Monday-Thursday) May 18th - May 21nd
  • 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
• Double check the PRACTICE SCHEDULE

SAVE THE DATE

SATURDAY, 6/6 at 8am: TIME TRIALS!

• Time trials is a swim meet, but it’s just for Merrimack swimmers. 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. More information will be coming next week on how to declare availability for time trials and for all of our meets.
• SPORTFAIR will sell Merrimack team suits poolside during time trials on June 6.

SUNDAY, 7/19 at 1pm: Swim Team Banquet at Maggiano's in Friendship Heights. All are welcome!

REMINDERS

• MERCH MERCH MERCH! Get your Merrimack-themed gear here! Our merch pop-up shop is only available until May 25!
• 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 questions or concerns.

FAQS

• WHO’S WHO?:
  • Head Coach: Elizabeth Sudassy
  • Assistant Coaches: Chloe Green, Amelia Garrett, Bailey Han, Rebecca Thatch, Charlotte Thatch, Gavin Fletcher, Aidan Eagle, Rafe Gonzalez, Eton Smith, Leah Fletcher, Claire Fioravanti, Mallory Zimmerman
  • Team Reps: Matt Zimmerman (general team management)
  • A-Reps: Elena Renjel & Chris Pashby (A-Meets, All-Star Relays, Divisionals & team activities)
  • B-Reps: Anne Glass & Anna Park (B-Meets & team activities)
• 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.
• 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 X 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,

Anne Glass and Anna Park (B Reps)

Elena Renjel and Chris Pashby (A Reps)