Flippers Up! Your Weekly Splash from the Penguins - Week 1 (5/25-5/31)
Flippers Up! Your Weekly Splash from the Penguins - Week 1 (5/25-5/31)
- 13 and up - 4:30-5:30pm
- 8 and under - 5:30-6:15pm
- 9/10 - 6:15-7pm
- 11/12 - 7-7:45pm
Mini Practice Schedule: Minis will start the season grouped by age during the two weeks of after-school practices. Practice times and group assignments will change for the summer session beginning June 12th. Minis will be divided into three 30-minute practice groups based on age: 4-year-olds (4YO), 5-year-olds (5YO), and 6-year-olds (6YO). Remeber practice is at the OAKS Pool until school ends!
- 4YO: 5:30 - 6pm
- 5YO: 6:05 - 6:35pm
- 6YO: 6:40 - 7:10pm
Weather Updates: We are watching the weather forecast and planning appropriately. If it is too cold, we will have LAND practice during the above swim times (no extra gear needed) at the OAKS Pool. Check your email before practice to make sure there are no updates or cancelations.
Fin Bin: The FIN BIN will be available at practice this week at the OAKS Pool! The fin bin is take what you need, donate what you don't want! You may also donate old spirit wear and swim gear in the fin bin too!
Key Volunteer Positions Needed: We still need volunteers for Treasurer, Team Rep Trainee, and pool set-up & cleanup/equipment manager. Filling a key volunteer position fulfills your volunteer responsibility for the summer.
We are in need of officials - With the summer season about to begin, parent volunteers are crucial to running a successful meet. We are especially in need of new Stroke and Turn Judges for swim meets! If you would like to receive training to be a Stroke and Turn Judge, please reach out to our lead official Brooke Fulham ([email protected]) and review the training schedule below.
| Who |
When |
Where |
| Stroke & Turn Judges (Session #1) |
Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 PM |
Virtual only. Register in advance for this meeting is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0iri_cGoTgGbvCq5TKGPFQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Starters & Referees (Session #2) |
Thursday, May 22, 7:00 PM |
Virtual only. Register in advance for this meeting is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ERIkxVQSThSz4tb5Jpa-nQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Stroke & Turn Judges (Session #3) |
Saturday, May 31, 8:00 AM |
In-person only meeting, no pre-registration. Address: The Landings Pool, 6001 Cove Landing Rd, Burke, VA 22015 |
| Starters & Referees (Session #4) |
Saturday, May 31, 11:00 AM This session will be outdoors so is subject to cancellation due to weather. |
In-person only meeting, no pre-registration. Address: The Landings Pool, 6001 Cove Landing Rd, Burke, VA 22015 This session will be outdoors so is subject to cancellation due to weather. |
| Stroke & Turn Judges (Session #5) |
Monday, June 2, 7:00 PM |
Virtual only. Register in advance for this meeting is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r3iU-7IbRWOtFaJMPV9USA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Starters & Referees (Session #6) |
Thursday, June 5, 7:00 PM |
Virtual only. Register in advance for this meeting is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/52i3ebplSJqtOcuJQFLKxg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Starters & Referees (Session #7) |
Monday, June 9, 7:00 PM |
Virtual only. Register in advance for this meeting is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7LQyMrfQQTyot-q2vrVU1Q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Stroke & Turn Judges (Session #8) |
Wednesday, June 11, 7:00 PM |
Virtual only. Register in advance for this meeting is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WF-b4L-PRYqB4pjPda3Vtg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Stroke & Turn Judges (Session #9) |
Thursday, June 19, 7:00 PM |
Virtual only. Register in advance for this meeting is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3kddzKOxQ6Goi81tdlERNw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
Volunteer Sign-Up: Volunteer sign-up will open for NEW families ONLY on Tuesday, May 27, from noon to 10pm to sign-up for their first 4 jobs.
Volunteer sign-up will open for ALL families on Thursday morning, May 29.
Please remember you MUST sign-up for 7 volunteer shifts - 6 must be swim meet related.
Spirit Wear: Check out the 2025 Spirit Store! Orders are open until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd. https://burkecentrepenguins2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
NEW Team Swimsuits: Swimmers interested in purchasing the new suit can visit SuitUp (available in store for purchase right away) or view details here: https://shopumall.com/collections/burke-centre-penguins
We will see you WEDNESDAY at the OAKS POOL!!!!
