Reminders 4/29/10

Due Dates and Reminders:


This Friday, April 30:

1) ALL swimmers must be registered .
Late registration may be considered on an individual basis. However, any swimmer who registers late will not have their name included on the tshirt, will have to make arrangements to get their team suit from Swim Suits West, and will be charged a $20.00 late fee.

2) Swimsuit sizes/payment must be completed.

3) Apples and some Popcorn orders must be turned in (see below).

Thank you to those who have already turned in fund raising forms. Please remember, your fundraising efforts help to keep team costs down.
**Fundraising due dates:
Apples and Chocolate and Peanut Butter Drizzle Popcorn orders- April 30th
Banners, Ads and Popcorn (except chocolate and peanut butter drizzle) - 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.

Practice Meet/Pictures –Revised Times
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
8:15 – 7/8
8:45 – 9/10
9:15 – 11/12
9:45 – 13 and up

FundRaiser

Fund Raiser Info:


Banners:
Just a reminder there was a typo on the sample banner page. Please refer to the sponsorship form for the correct info.
Small banners are 2x2 and are $50.00 (this includes a 1/4 page ad in the handbook as well). Large banners are 2x4 and are $125.00. The Gold Sponsor also includes sponsorship announced at meets and on Marlins blog, ¼ page ad in 2010 Handbook and a Marlins 2010 T-Shirt. Banner and handbook advertisements are due no later than May 7th.
Popcorn:
If you want to order the Chocolate Drizzle or Peanut Butter Drizzle, you must return your order by April 30th. All other popcorn orders are due by May 7th. We will place two orders in order to accomodate those chocolate and peanut butter orders :)
Apples:
All apple orders are due April 30th in order to get them back for Mother's day.

Practice Canceled Tuesday 4/20

Practice is CANCELED!


On another note, it was great to see so many parents attend the meetings last night. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the board at practice or through email. If your question is for a coach, please let a board member know and they will ask the coach to come and meet with you after practice is over. For insurance purposes we ask that parents stay off the deck (except when timing and recording at meets).

We are excited about our fundraisers this year. While you are not required to participate, we do encourage each swimmer to do their best to bring in at least $50.00. We fund raise to help keep your costs down. The board was asked if parents could just donate money and not fund raise. Of course, we would never turn down money for our team. But again, our goal here is to keep your costs down to a minimum.

We were also asked about doing a swim-a-thon this year. We are not going to have a swim-a-thon. Our belief is that in tough economic times people are more reluctant to fund raise. So, if they are going to sponsor a fundraiser, they want to "get something" from it. That is why we chose some inexpensive, unique treats to sell. In addition, we offered advertising opportunities for businesses to promote their name and product.

If you choose not to participate, please return your packet to a board member so we can hand out to someone else. But we encourage you to consider supporting the Reedley Marilns by selling a few apples, a few bags of popcorn, or getting your place of employment to purchase a banner or ad. Thank you for supporting our swimmers.

The Reedley Marlins Board

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~

Practice is cancelled
today, Monday April 12th
See you tomorrow