Greetings Chargers!

Even though this weekend’s weather isn’t cooperating, we’re excited to kick off the swim season in just a few days! We know this is a long one, but please read through the entire message for important information on practices, time trials, and other events this season. If you haven’t registered your swimmer yet, please do so before the start of the season. Once the season starts we’ll be sending communications to this season’s registered families only.

Practice

Practice begins on Tuesday, May 26th for all swimmers with the exception of pre-team. We will hold afternoon practices Monday through Friday until June 19th.

• 13 & over 5:00 - 6:00 PM
• 12 & under 6:00 - 6:45 PM

The week of June 22nd, we will switch to our morning and afternoon practice schedule which can be found here. Pre-team practice will also begin that week.

Swimmers should meet Coach Caroline on the pool deck by the gazebo (opposite side of the pool from the driving board). Please remember to bring the following gear: swimsuit, goggles, towel, & water bottle. It’s a good idea to bring an extra towel and change of clothes for after practice, especially during the first few weeks when the water temps are cooler.

Fins: Coach Caroline has requested all team swimmers bring swim fins to practice beginning the second week of practice if possible. They are not needed for pre-team. If you are new to swim and need help determining which fins to order, please check in with a member of the swim board or Coach Caroline. Fins can be purchased online through Amazon or Swimoutlet.com.

Evaluations

If your swimmer is new to the team and you are unsure if they should participate on the regular team or pre-team, please plan to attend an evaluation with Coach Caroline on Thursday May 28th or Friday May 29th during regular practice times. Families can email Coach Caroline [email protected] to confirm a day for your swimmer to attend.

Weather cancellations

We expect to hold practice unless the pool is closed due to storms. Coach Caroline will evaluate the air and water temperatures during this first part of the season and incorporate dry land training and team building activities if needed to avoid having swimmers in the water for prolonged periods of time when it’s chilly. In the event we need to cancel a practice or meet due to storms or other emergencies, an announcement will be sent out through the Swimtopia site. Please make sure your contact information is up to date. We recommend downloading the Swimtopia app for the most efficient notifications.

Time Trials

Please mark your calendars for Saturday morning, June 6th for Time Trials at Calverton! Time Trials are a great opportunity for swimmers to get baseline times for the season and qualify for A Meets.

Additionally, if you are willing and able, please plan to help with setup for Time Trials in the early evening on Friday, 6/5. We appreciate all hands on deck to help make the event run smoothly!

An email with additional details regarding Time Trials will be sent next weekend.

Meet schedule

We’re in the process of updating all meets in swimtopia so families can begin declaring their swimmers for individual meets. Thanks to Ellen Wellen for creating the attached flyer with meet dates and spirit themes for the season. We’ll send out a notification once meet declaration is ready in Swimtopia.

Social events

Please save the date for our team photo and pasta dinner night on June 19th. Details and RSVP information will be shared as we get closer to the event.

Also, check out this fun event for an Orioles Baseball game at Camden Yards on June 30th. Families can use this link to purchase tickets. Check the flyer for info on how to register if you’d like to sit near teammates. 

We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday! If you have any questions, please reach out to the board at [email protected].

Tiffany, Jeff, Chris, & Deb

Calverton Chargers Swim Team Board