News and Reminders

Happy Sunday!


Just a reminder there will be a Parent meeting tomorrow, Monday, April 19th for the first 15 minutes of each age group practice. Each family needs to attend one of these meetings. Our head coach, Janet Ross will introduce herself and the age group coaches. Board members will be present to share about the fundraiser, answer any related questions, and hand out fundraising packets.

This year we have several ways to earn money to support our team. Your fundraising efforts help to keep the cost of registration down. Fundraising also helps with coaching expenses, league fees, pool fees, insurance, equipment, printing, ribbons, and awards, etc.

Each swimmer will receive a packet with easy ways to bring in money for our team. We DO NOT suggest you send your swimmers through the neighborhood, going door to door unless you will accompany them. Instead, it is safer to call family members, ask for sponsorship at your job, or ask your next door neighbors who you are familiar with. You may even want to buy a banner to cheer on your own kids, buy a yummy apple for your mom or grandma for Mother’s Day, or buy some gourmet popcorn as a teacher’s gift!

Fundraising will include:

~Banners that can advertise a business or encourage your swimmers.

~Advertisements in our 2010 Handbook to advertise a business or recognize swimmers.

~Gourmet popcorn in various size containers to munch on yourself or give as a gift.

~Gourmet Apples that would make any mom smile!

**Fundraising due dates:

Apples - April 30th

Banners, Ads and Popcorn - May 7th.

~Top Seller Prizes:

$75.00 (Marlins T-shirt)

$100.00 (Marlins T-shirt and $5.00 Jamba card)

$150.00 (Marlins T-shirt, $5.00 Jamba card, and a swim cap)

The swimmer who earns the most money will receive a Parka with their name embroidered on it.

High School Swimmers:

Registration will be $25.00 (Coaches are free)

Swimmers must wear either the Marlins Swim Team Suit or their High School Swim Team Suit.

Practice Meet/Pictures

Saturday, June 5th

Swimmers will show up at their designated time, take their picture and then practice their events. Parents are needed to time and record. We encourage all new families to take this opportunity to volunteer and get experience timing/recording. This will be “like a swim meet” so pack up your goodies, chairs, etc. and plan on hanging out for a few hours.

8:00 – 6 under

8:45 – 7/8

9:30 – 9/10

10:15 – 11/12

11:00 – 13 and under

Reminders:

ALL swimmers must register by April 30th to be eligible to swim for the 2010 season.

Parking passes MUST be displayed correctly or you will receive a ticket. We can no longer fix these tickets, so please make sure you have a pass for your car (s).

Swimsuit orders/sizes MUST be in by April 30th.

If you have any questions, please see a board member at practice or reply to this email.

~Swim Hard  Swim Fast~