Dear Merrimack,

You did it! Thank you to everyone - especially our 42 volunteers and 4 reps and wonderful coaches - 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 for the first A Meet by the deadline tomorrow at 11:59pm. There will be no exceptions.
• Go ahead and declare availability for all meets for the season while you are at it!
• Time Trials results and DQ reports are posted here.
• You can also see your child’s individual time in Swimtopia under their name.
• Riley Han set a new team record in the 13-14 Girls 50 Fly at Time Trials! Go Riley!!

THE WEEK AHEAD:

MONDAY 6/8 - FRIDAY 6/12

• Afternoon Practice Continues (Monday - Thursday).
• Morning Practice Begins FRIDAY (6/12)! Choose whether to attend morning or afternoon and can do a mix, depending on what works best for your schedule each day.

SUNDAY 6/7:

• MINI MANIAC MEETING at Merrimack at 5:30 pm.

MONDAY, 6/8: DEADLINE (11:59 PM) to declare available for the first A-Meet

TUESDAY 6/9:

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

WEDNESDAY 6/10:

• Coach Elizabeth will send out entries for Saturday’s A Meet (normally distributed on Thursday afternoons). Entries will be listed by name. If your child is swimming, events will be listed next to their name.
• If your swimmer is swimming in the A Meet, PLEASE VOLUNTEER:SIGN UP FOR A ROLE in Meet Sign-ups. (Job descriptions here.)

FRIDAY 6/12:

• Friday Morning practice begins
  • 8 and under, 9-10,11-12 8 am - 8:45 am
  • 11-12 and 13 and older 8:45 am - 10 am

(Please note that our 11-12 swimmers have the option to do either practice. Choose what works best for your family!)

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

SATURDAY 6/13:

• First A-Meet: Forest Knolls @ Merrimack!
  • THEME:BLACK AND GOLD

• Post Meet Social with Pizza (all families are invited, even if you aren’t swimming in the A meet). RSVP and sign up to bring something here!

• FUN NIGHT for our 11-14yo swimmers! 8pm-10pm. Please RSVP! This fun social is only for our 11-14yo swimmers who are active members of the team. It’s always a super fun night!

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. The following A meets, we use season best times from Time Trials, A meet or B meet results. Click this link for more information on the Official meet seedings Handbook.

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 to meets. 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.

WHAT WAS THAT SONG?

Did you know that Brian Smith, our fantastic announcer and DJ, curates a special playlist for each meet? He never repeats a song (other than a very few favorites like the Cha Cha Slide…)! These are his playlists from yesterday. Enjoy!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jkBiOzs0jsP5Zvlsl4pFy?si=3f0_q5LqTb2eUjVtXsz8ww

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38qWfcvYSWDEge8eTTa8eB?si=eAVJs_FhR5Gznm7m7n9PRg

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, Anne Glass (B Meet Reps)

Elena Renjel, Chris Pashby (A Meet Reps)