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Important - Information for this Week

May 12th

Good Afternoon Families,

Tomorrow is finally upon us! We are so excited to welcome our returning swimmers back to the pool and to get to know our new swimmers. Please read below for some important information for this week:

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • May 13, 2024 - Swim Test Night 6-8 pm
  • May 13, 2024 - Late night email with swimmer's practice times. 
  • May 14, 2024 - First Official Day of Practice
  • May 27, 2024 - No Practice - Memorial Day

USA SWIM FEES

Please make sure that your USA Swim membership is current before tomorrow. Your child can not get into the pool without it. If you need assistance, there will be board members on deck to help you tomorrow at the pool. 

Full Member: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/AE256E15A7A44C

Outreach Member: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/F69EA810FDB644

Outreach members are those who qualify for a reduced USA Swim Membership fee based on income. Apply at the link above. 

SWIM TEST SCHEDULE

Procedure for tomorrow: 

  1. Arrive and check-in. USA Swim Membership verified. 
  2. A board member will call swimmers for testing and escort them to the testing area. 
  3. Swimmers will test with the coaches.
    1. A board member will talk with the family if a swimmer does not pass the swim test. Swimmers must be able to swim unassisted for 25 yards. 
  4. After testing, swimmers may leave. 

4-8 Years - 6 pm

9-12 Years 6:30 pm

13+ Years - 7:15 pm

Bring goggles, Swim Suit, Towel, and Swim Cap (If you have one). Older siblings may be tested in a younger sibling's time slot if there is time after all the age group swimmers have tested.

SWIM PRACTICE

Watch for an email that will go out tomorrow evening with your child's specific practice time.

  • Level 1 - 6 pm
  • Level 2 - 6:30 pm
  • Level 3 - 7:15 pm
  • Level 4 - 7:15 pm 

Adults should plan to be at the first practice with their swimmers to meet the coaches and familiarize themselves with the deck box. 

Remember that families must be at the picnic tables or in their chairs in the shade up against the building. The bleachers are off-limits during practice. 

What to bring:

  • Goggles
  • Jammers for Boys and One Piece Swim Suit for Girls
  • Sun Screen
  • Water 
  • Towel
  • Tennis Shoes for Level 3/4
  • Swim Cap if you have one (Team caps will arrive before our Durham Meet)
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