Hello Sharks!

Well, the weather wasn't on our side for the Springfield Cup this evening, but it seems we made the right choice by postponing! We'll look forward to seeing our township swim friends on Monday, July 20th.

Rain Plan for Practices - If it is raining lightly, we can still hold practice. For safety, we need to be able to see the bottom of the pour. If it is pouring and we need to cancel practices, Coach Lizanne will send an email and an alert first thing in the morning.

***This is a lengthy email. I appreciate you taking the time to read ALL of the information carefully.

UP NEXT: We are looking forward to our first league meet Wednesday against Conklin. Any new swimmer will receive an FCC Sharks latex swim cap. You can pick up your swim cap at the Ready Bench on meet day!

Availability for Wednesday's meet is due TOMOMRROW AT NOON. Please remember to arrive at Conklin by 5:15 pm.

Conklin will have a Food Truck selling items for purchase during the meet.

Swim Meet Volunteer Information - It takes over 40 volunteers to run a swim meet. We ask that each swim family works as a volunteer at 2 meets.

Attached you will find a document which describes the different positions that you may be assigned.

Some positions require training. We always take into account that our new swim families should have the easier roles! Promise!

Michelle Schoen, our Volunteer Coordinator, will communicate the volunteer assignments either the night before or the day of the meet. If you receive a volunteer email and are unable to fulfill the role for that meet, please reply to the email as soon as possible so we can work on a replacement.

If you are assigned a volunteer role, please check in with Michelle when you arrive at the meet. She will be lady with all the timers around her neck!

***If for some reason your child is coming to the meet with another family or you are unable to volunteer for a specific meet, please indicate that in the coach's notes when updating your availability.

Helpful Hints for Meets - Not every pool as shade. You may want to bring a small tent to say cool. It's a good idea to bring a large blanket or chairs to sit on during the meet. There are snack bars at each meet, but you are also welcome to bring in your own food as well.

Important Week #2 News:

• Swimmer Sizes - Each season we collect sizing for each swimmer to help us organize the team store and for the end-of-season gift. Please submit your swimmer's sizes on this Google Form Link as soon as possible. Please remember to submit a response for each swimmer.
• Tie Dye Shirts & Team Suits - Still need your tie dye shirt or a team suit? I will be at practices from 10:15 - 11:30 am TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 23rd. If practice is canceled, I will be at practices from 10:15 - 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 24th. I am still waiting on Size 22 and Size 24 Nike suits to be delivered from our suit vendor. I will email as soon as they arrive.
• Team Gear Store - Tomorrow you will receive an email with information about how to purchase FCC Swim Team Gear AND about how to purchase personalized FCC Swim Team caps.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read all of this information! It's a busy season with lots to share.

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns! Many more emails to come!

Jill