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Thanks for hanging in there through the rain.
What a way to finish the regular season! Great swims again this week and we won by 8 points. 390-382. This is a great example that every swimmer matters! Thanks again to all our volunteers...we can't do this without you! Look for emails Sunday and Monday about Medal meets. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ezwoj-wZGTSAQCLA2ZEuc_hciMar9-CI/view?usp=sharing Ray
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Hello Marlins! Tomorrow morning is our last regular meet of the season at home against Oakleigh Forest. Please be at the pool and ready for warm-ups at 8:00 am. The theme of the meet is Patriotic so get all of your red, white, and blue & stars and stripes out and ready to go! The forecast for tomorrow looks fairly cool and rainy. If you have a tent, please bring it. Please look out for an Sign Up Genius email for the 2018 End of Season Banquet. Mission BBQ is catering again this season. The cost per person (over 5 years old) will be $10.00 and includes dinner, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. I'll be collecting money beginning tomorrow at the meet and will continue to throughout next week at practice. If you prefer to drop it off at my house, please feel free. I'll leave a box on my porch. Don't forget about our bubble themed pep-rally tonight. Thanks to Tina and Brian Fellner to putting it together! Megan Rausch Hello-
I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! This week is a little quiet as far as swim team is concerned, but we've got 2 meets next week. If you haven't already, please take a minute and declare your availability on Team Snap for the upcoming meets on Tuesday, 7/10/18 at Fair Oaks and Saturday, 7/14/18 at Chase Creek. We have several upcoming Social Events: Sunday, 7/8- Popcorn & PJ's in the Clubhouse from 6:00-7:30. We will be showing Sing to all of our 8 and under crowd. Please bring cushions and blankets to relax on. Popcorn and Lemonade will be served. Sunday, 7/8-Dive In Movie Night starting at 8:30. We will be showing Black Panther to the 9 and over kids crowd. Bring your floatie! Root Beer Floats will be served. Thanks to BSTC for hosting Movie Night! Tuesday, 7/10- Pancake Breakfast at 8:30 in the clubhouse. We'll also take the team photo and solo photos (if you want) after breakfast so please wear your team suit. Our calendar lists Wednesday, 7/7 as Water Park Day. At this time we do not have a volunteer to coordinate this event. If there is anyone that is planning to attend and would be willing to coordinate, please contact me. Unfortunately, if we don't have a coordinator we will not have this event. Lastly, we have a need for concessions volunteers and second half timers for the last home meet on 7/21 against Oakleigh Forest. The concession position is for the duration of the meet, but you're able to take many breaks and watch your swimmer compete. Another option would be to have a friend split the job with you. Thanks to everyone for doing their part and more! Hi Marlin Families,
Thank you for the wonderful send off. It was so nice!!! My family was blessed by your thoughtfulness. I have enjoyed getting to know you and your swimmers. I truly love summer swim team and seeing how it brings the community together. Please send me updates about how everything is going. My kids and l will be thinking of you often. If you ever want to come for a visit down to Virginia Beach, you are always welcome. Looking forward to coming back in late July to see everyone and to help out. On another note, this email list is accurate and can be used if you need to send anything out. You can also use teamsnap as well. Stay Calm and Swim On! Go Marlins! Thanks, Annie Hi Marlins,
I am sad that this is the last weekly reminder that I will send out. Great Meet- Berrywood 451 and Whitehurst 278. Here is a link to the results: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zckuWv1Pt9Rieqnaj1ZxYOtOveJMt28d/view?usp=sharing Week 5 and 6 6/25- 6/29 Monday thru Friday- Am Practice 6/27 Wednesday- Nemo Meet 6:30pm at Berrywood Pool- Come cheer on our Nemos 6/28 Thursday- Middle and High School Night Practice 9-10pm- Glow Fun, Music, and Fun 6/29 Friday- Ice Cream Social and Hawaiian Theme Pep Rally 7-8pm- Meet Set-up around 8:30pm 6/30 Saturday- Home Meet vs. Fairwood- HAWAIIAN THEME- My favorite- Warm-up at 8am 7/2-7/3 (Mon and Tues)- AM Practice 7/4-7/5 (Wed and Thurs)- NO PRACTICE 7/6- AM Practice 7/8- Popcorn (and Lemonade) and PJ’s in the clubhouse at 6:30pm Movie:TBD Followed by BSTC Movie Night with ice cream floats and popcorn at the pool Movie:TBD The last three years have been such an enjoyable time and I am so glad that I got to experience it with you all. Michelle Wilson will be always be my hero for many reasons (she managed the team for 8 years) and knows everything about swim team- I learned so much for her. I know Ray Gretz will do an amazing job. The team has two great coaches along with teen assistant coaches and lots of junior coaches. Plus, so many amazing parents that pitch in and help out in so many ways. Megan Rausch is off to a great start as volunteer coordinator. We look forward to coming back at the end of July to help at the Berrywood hosted Gold Medal Meet and swim team banquet. Stay Calm and Swim On! Go Marlins! Thanks, Annie www.berrywoodswimteam.weebly.com Hi Marlins,
Great First Meet! I love swim meets and watching the kids cheer for each other. Morning practice begins this week. The practice schedule times are attached. · Monday- No Practice · Tuesday- Morning practice and Nemos begins/ Must declare your swimmer’s availability by Tuesday evening on TeamSnap · Wed, Thurs, and Fri- Morning Practice · Friday is Tie Dye Day- Bring a shirt, hat, socks, etc . to dye at practice. Please wear old clothes over your swimsuit. Tie Dye will be available from 7:30-10:30am. · Saturday- Away Meet at Whitehurst Pool- Warm-ups at 8:25am- plan to arrive by 8:15am- Please check the volunteer sign-up and confirm that you are still available to volunteer. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-20186 This is our last day to sign-up to fill your volunteer requirements as per your parent contract. Starting on Monday you will be assigned and expected to work your assigned job or switch with someone. If you aren’t sure if you have signed up for enough jobs please reach out to Megan Rausch at [email protected]. All the sign-ups are on the website: http://berrywoodswimteam.weebly.com/volunteer-information.html Stay Calm and Swim On! Go Marlins! Thanks, Annie Krause Ray Gretz PS. If you are interested here is how the new scoring system works: Individual Events Place/ Points 1st-6 2nd- 4 3rd- 3 4th- 2 5th- 1 6th-0 Relays are scored the same. With the new scoring system there is no handicap. If you would like more information please reach out. Hi Marlins,
The kids swam great at the time trials and hopefully you had a fun time! The swimmers are working really hard and it is great to see them improving. We have normal afternoon practice Monday thru Thursday. Friday there is no practice but BSTC is hosting a pizza party at the pool from 5:30-9pm. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. If you signed up to be a stroke and turn official or referee and you would like a review session- there will be a league training on Tuesday at 7pm at Oakleigh Forest Pool. Saturday is our first home meet. Please mark your swimmer’s availability on TeamSnap by Tuesday evening. Cory will only enter swimmers who have indicated that they are available to swim. Warm-up is at 8am and the meet starts at 9am. We will set-up on Friday evening so if you signed up to help with that please plan to meet at the pool around 8pm on Friday evening. A few reminders for the meet: Q: What should I bring to a swim meet? A: Cash for concessions, towels, sunscreen, water, chairs, cards or some sort of entertainment, extra clothes, extra googles (if you have some), extra suit, and lots of patience. Swim meets can be long but it is a great time to get to know your fellow teammates and other families on the team. Meets are normally three hours. You can leave after your last event but double check with a coach before you leave just in case you are swimming a relay. Q: I signed up to volunteer at a meet and now I can't do it? A: Please try to find a replacement or switch with someone. Notify the team manager and/or volunteer coordinator so that they can help you find someone. Everyone is a volunteer and we all need to work together to run meets and other events. Q: How can parents help ensure that your swimmer does not miss their event? A: Please mark your child’s arm with the events that they will be swimming. Please listen to the announcer and know when you need to get your swimmer over to the clerk of course. The clerks are very busy and they don’t have time to look for missing swimmers. The meet events are IM, Breaststroke, Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Relays. You can buy a meet program to follow along with the meet. They are $1 or $2 and sold at the beginning of the meet. Q: What should my swimmer be doing at a swim meet? A: They should be cheering for their teammates. Talking with their coaches after they are done swimming their event. Enjoying spending time with their friends. If they want to help there is always something to do, please have them ask the team manager for a job. Stay Calm and Swim On! Thanks, Annie Krause Ray Gretz Hi Marlins,
Week Two Reminders Practice will be Monday thru Thursday. On Friday we will have a Time Trial practice meet. This is opportunity for the swimmers to have a practice meet before our first real meet of the season. It is always a lot of fun. The team provides hot dogs, watermelon, chips, lemonade, and s’mores. We ask that families bring a dish to share with everyone. If you would like your swimmer to swim in the time trial please mark down that there are available on TeamSnap. If you have questions about TeamSnap please ask. Nemos are invited to join in the fun at the time trial. Even though the Nemos kids don't swim in it they can come cheer and eat. Time Trial and Sip n Dip Schedule: 4pm- Meet Set-Up 4:35pm- Warm-ups 5pm- Meet Starts (Volunteers please try to be there by 4:45pm if possible) 5pm- Set-up for Sip n Dip 5:30pm- Grill Hot Dogs and Start Serving Food 7pm- Meet Ends- Pool is Open for swimming to all members 7:30pm- Bonfire in the field with s’mores (Please bring roasting sticks) Time Trial June 8th-http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-time6 Sip and Dip on June 8th: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-2018 We are still needing all families to sign-up for their volunteer jobs. Also we are looking for a one or two more parent who would be willing to be trained as stroke and turn judges. The training will be on June 12th. If you are interested please ask Megan, Ray, or I about that position. Stay Calm and Swim On! Thanks, Annie Krause Ray Gretz Hi Marlins,
Two days and counting until practice begins. I will be practice on Tuesday and Wednesday to answer any questions you might have. On Tuesday-Please bring your team suit that you have grown out of to pass along to a teammate. Also on Tuesday- Please bring your swimmer goal sheet. This is a great way to communicate with the coaches about your expectations/goals for the season. There will be extra goal sheets out at the pool. Reminders for the season:
May 29th- First day of Practice/ swim suit exchange continues May 30th- Practice Metro Swim Shop- Team Suits, googles, and other equipment will be available for purchase June 8th- Time Trial (practice meet), Sip n Dip, and Bonfire with s'mores Swim Team Practice Schedule (All practices are weekdays only) Tuesday, May 29th through Friday, June 15th 4:30-5:15pm Ages 13 and up 5:15-6:00pm Ages 11-12 6:00-6:30pm Ages 9-10 6:30-7:00pm Ages 7-8 7:00-7:30pm- 6 and under The full schedule is attached, posted at the pool, and on the website. Thank you to the families who have signed up for your volunteer jobs. Please sign-up for four meet jobs and one social event job. Here are all the volunteer job links: Swim Meet Jobs Time Trial June 8th-http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-time6 June 16th Meet- http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-20181 June 23rd Meet- http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-20186 June 30th Meet-http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-20183 July 10th Evening Meet- http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-20185 July 14th Meet- http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-20184 July 21st Meet-http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-20182 Social Event Jobs Social Events: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-berrywood8 Sip and Dip on June 8th: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4aafa82dab9-2018 Swimmers who are interested in being junior coaches, please email [email protected]. Please include your name and contact information. A sign-up will be sent out sometime in the next week or so. There will also be short training to attend. The website is the best source of information: www.berrywoodswimteam.weebly.com Stay Calm and Swim On! Thanks, Annie Krause Hi Marlins,
Summer is coming. We are getting excited! Family Meeting on Sunday at the Clubhouse- all Nemos and Marlins are invited to attend. Meet and Greet at 6pm followed by family meeting 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity to talk with the coaches. Stop by and meet the new assistant coach, learn about the coaches, and get lots of helpful information for the season. Please bring your swimmer's goal sheet. We will have visors, shirts, and caps on sale. You can also pick up your spirit wear orders. Please bring team suits that you have grown out of to donate to a younger swimmer. Events: May 20th-Meet/Greet at 6pm and Family Meeting at 6:30pm May 29th- First day of Practice/ swim suit exchange continues May 30th- Practice Metro Swim Shop will be selling team suits and other equipment during practice June 8th- Time Trial (practice meet), Sip n Dip, and Bonfire with s'mores Thank you to the families who have signed up for your volunteer jobs. It truly is a team effort. If you haven't please do so by the beginning of the season- 4 meet jobs and one social event job. If you don't know what to sign up for Megan Rausch-volunteer coordinator will be at the family meeting and can help find jobs that will fit with your schedule. Practice schedule and volunteer sign-ups are on the website: www.berrywoodswimteam.weebly.com. Practice starts May 29th and will be Monday thru Friday in the evenings until AACPS ends. Hope to see you on Sunday. Stay Calm and Swim On! Thanks, Annie Krause |
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