Hey Cudas,

Time Trials went awesome! The kids swam hard and did an amazing job!! I can't wait for Saturday to see them compete! Don't forget if you missed Time Trials we will be doing make ups on Wednesday at 5:30. All swimmers MUST have a time in order to compete in swim meets!

Just a recap of somethings mentioned at time trials.

We will be passing out Swim Buddies on Friday at the pep rally. If you have not signed up please email me you child's name by Tuesday, May 7. For those of you who are not sure what Swim Buddies are, we match the kids up, older kids with younger kids and kids who are new with kids who have been on swim team a while. It is a great way for the kids to get to know each other and encourage each other during the swim season. You can give your buddy a small gift/snack (under $5) and/or write them a note of encouragement and give it to them at the swim meets. I know the older kids LOVE getting notes and pictures from the younger kids.

The first swim meet will be a home meet this Saturday! We need ALL families to volunteer in some capacity. We need help setting up and tearing down for the meets. We will set up on Friday night and tear down immediately after the meet. We will also need volunteers for timers and scribes and help in the kitchen for concessions during the swim meets. Check Swimtopia on Monday to sign up to volunteer.

I have had questions about what to bring to the swim meets. Here are some ideas of things you can bring:

• Sunscreen/ Bug spray
• Healthy Snack
  • (ex. fruit, goldfish, granola bars, ect)
• WATER, WATER, WATER, MORE WATER!
  • It will be hot so please keep yourself and your swimmers hydrated.
• Chairs
• Blanket to lay on the ground
• Pop up tent
  • Costco has them on sale for $99 or you can share with another family
• Sharpie
  • You can write event #s on swimmer's arm
  • This helps them keep up with what event they are swimming and when to go to the ready bench

***Make sure your swimmer eats a good breakfast. They will be swimming hard and will need good fuel to keep them going.

***The Playground will be closed during ALL swim meets.

We will have Pep Rallies on Friday nights. We will have theme/potluck nights. You can get with Kim Harthorn or Lauren Flanery for info on what to bring.

**Don't forget TEAM PHOTOS Tuesday May 7 at 5:30. I will be passing out shirts so get there early to get yours. We will be taking the photo in the team shirts. We will start the individual photos at 5pm and take the group photo at 5:30 sharp and finish any individual photos after. Please print and fill out the order form and have it to me by Tuesday.

We are still in need of sponsors. We can't run the pool without sponsors. If you know someone who would like to sponsor the swim team have them fill out the attached sponsorship form and bring it to me. Checks should be made out to Barracuda Boosters.

Don't forget about Swim-a-Thon May 21. This is our biggest fundraiser of the season. This helps buy equipment, awards, coaching, and more! Get your pledges and set a goal on how many laps you are going to swim.

If you have not already signed up for Barracuda Texts you can text @hdde67 to 81010. This is a much faster way of communication for weather updates and any other updates.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks for everyone's help,

Joanna Carroll