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Sara Minogue

Hi, Instead of starting tomorrow, Sept. 9, Gold swimming will be delayed until next week (Sept. 16) for insurance reasons. Other groups will start as planned. Swim rosters and times will be posted by the end of next weekend, following try-outs running Sept. 9/11. New return to swimming dates: Sept. 13 - Cubs, Bronze and Silver Sept. 16 - Gold, Belugas Sept. 18 - Dolphins Gearing up If you're shopping for specialized swimming gear, please note that we're awaiting a new discount code for AllTides. I'll post this as soon...

Sara Minogue

Hello, We still need one early-shift volunteer for this Friday's bingo. For those who don't know, we help run bingos in order to give parents/families opportunities to fundraise for their swimmers. The time slots are 4:30 to 7:30 and 7-10 pm. Each person who works a slot earns $100 towards their swimming fundraising quota or travel fund. Anyone over 16 can volunteer. Contact Angie Viloria with questions or to sign up: 867-444-1231, [email protected] or message her on Facebook. Registration reminder If you haven't already registered your swimmers for the upcoming...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, A reminder to please register your returning swimmer by Sunday, Sept. 1 so we can assign coaches and be ready to fill spots at try-outs taking place on Sept. 11. We're starting swimming early this year because the pool will not be closed for its usual month-long cleanup in September. Gold swimming resumes Sept. 9. Cubs, Bronze, Silver and Gold begin Sept. 13 at the same times as last year. Sharks and Belugas will resume Sept. 16 and all Dolphins Sept. 18. Please feel free to reach out...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, Great news -- we'll be heading back to the water earlier than usual this year because there will be no annual shutdown of the pool in September. That's because we expect the new aquatic centre to open early in the new year!! Registration for returning swimmers is now open. Please register your swimmers by Sept. 1 so that we can assign coaches and be ready to fill spots at try-outs the following week. Try-outs will be held in a drop-on format between 4 and 6:15 pm on Sept....

Sara Minogue

Hi all, We have volunteer opportunities available for our next bingo, Friday, Sept. 6. After that, our next bingo will be on Dec. 12. For those who don't know, we help run bingos in order to give parents/families opportunities to fundraise for their swimmers. The time slots are 4:30 to 7:30 and 7-10 pm. Each person who works a slot earns $100 towards their swimming fundraising quota or travel fund. Anyone over 16 can volunteer. Contact Angie Viloria with questions or to sign up: 867-444-1231, [email protected] or message her on...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, Our club has been invited to help out with Ribfest at the Multiplex this weekend, Aug. 3-5, as a fundraising opportunity. I'm sending this note to see if might have enough volunteers to accept this offer. Western Canada Ribfest is looking for adults and kids over age 12 to help at their event this weekend, which runs: - Friday, 11am to 9pm - Saturday, 11am to 9pm - Sunday, 11am to 7pm Volunteer jobs will include setting up and taking down tables and chairs, clearing tables during the...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, We have volunteer opportunities available for our next bingo, Thursday, Aug. 1. For those who don't know, we help run bingos in order to give parents/families opportunities to fundraise for their swimmers. The time slots are 4:30 to 7:30 and 7-10 pm. Each person who works a slot earns $100 towards their swimming fundraising quota or travel fund. Anyone over 16 can volunteer. Contact Angie Viloria with questions or to sign up: 867-444-1231, [email protected] or message her on Facebook. Claiming travel funds Now that we're at the end...

Sara Minogue

Our first Bingo of the next swim season will be on Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Tree of Peace. For those who don't know, we help run bingos in order to give parents/families opportunities to fundraise for their swimmers. The time slots are 4:30 to 7:30 and 7-10 pm. Each person who works a slot earns $100 towards their swimming fundraising quota or travel fund. Anyone over 16 can volunteer. Contact Angie Viloria with questions or to sign up: 867-444-1231, [email protected] or message her on Facebook. Sara

Sara Minogue

We'll hold our final event of the season from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, July 13th at Somba K'e Park by city hall. All swimmers should drop by for ice cream and awards. Family and siblings are welcome. This is a very informal event. Please stay tuned for the latest on our upcoming annual general meeting(s). Sara

Sara Minogue

A brief note to let people know we're cancelling the car wash planned for this Saturday, June 15, due to lack of interest. We are always looking for fundraising ideas for the upcoming season, and/or people who'd like to organize these. If you have ideas or something you'd like to take on, reach out to Angie Viloria: 867-444-1231, [email protected] or find her on Facebook. Sara 867-446-1432