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Heather McLeish

Hi Sharks...Join us Thursday for an exciting event before we start wrapping up the season! Below is information for our first Pay-as-you-go event. Where: Funland Chantilly - 5111 Westfields Blvds, Centreville VA 20120 Duration: 2 hours When: Thursday July 3rd from 6 pm - 8 pm Cost per child: $26 Perks Included: Unlimited rides/attractions and unlimited video games (arcade games that do not dispense tickets or prizes) for two hours $10 each for games that do dispense tickets/prizes Pizza Please click here to let us know if you will be...

Heather McLeish

Hi Sharks...Below is our weekly news. June 30-July 5 Schedule & Deadlines Monday, June 30 at 6:30 pm is the Sweet Treat Night. Please declare – let us know whether or not your child is available to swim – for this week’s meets (click here for instructions): For our Wednesday B Meet: Declare by Monday, June 30, at 8 pm For our Saturday A Meet: Declare by Thursday, June 3, at 2 pm Our third week of flip-turn and dive clinics will take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 7...

Heather McLeish

Hi Sharks, A reminder that tomorrow - Friday, June 27 - is Team Pictures and Pancakes. There is no practice after the event. Arrival time is staggered to help minimize your wait time in line. Please plan to be on deck a few minutes before the start time of the first age group in which your family has a swimmer: 7:30 am – Little Flippers and 8 & under 7:40 am – 9-10 year olds 7:50 am – 11+ year olds Click here for more details and payment information. Go...

Heather McLeish

Hi Sharks, Relay Carnival is an annual event in the Colonial Swim League. All teams are invited to participate in this special meet, just like IM Tough and Divisionals. However, instead of individual events, swimmers participate in relays comprised of 4 swimmers per relay team. If you’ve been to an A meet, you’ve likely cheered on our Chase Club swimmers in relays against our meet opponent. This year's Relay Carnival theme is Pirates' Parlay! It is being held at the Sugarland Run pool on Sunday, July 13. Relays will begin...

Heather McLeish

Hi Sharks...Below is our weekly news. June 23-28 Schedule & Deadlines Monday through Thursday are normal practices this week. This Friday, June 27, will be Team Pictures and Pancakes. Please reference my email from yesterday or click here for more details. Please declare – let us know whether or not your child is available to swim – for this week’s meets (click here for instructions): For our Wednesday B Meet: Declare by Monday, June 23, at 8 pm For our Saturday A Meet: Declare by Thursday, June 26, at 2...

Heather McLeish

Hi Sharks, Team Pictures and Pancakes is MOVED to Friday, June 27. There will be regular practice on Monday, June 23. On Friday, please have your swimmer(s) wear the team suit or a bathing suit of their choice and their Sharks team shirt. NOTE: Team shirts will be handed out during practices this week. Wearing the shirt is optional for individual and sibling pictures, but required for age group and full team pictures. Friday’s Schedule of Events Please enter the pool area through the back gate to check in with...

Heather McLeish

Hi Sharks...Below is our weekly news. This Week's Meet Declare Deadlines! For our Developmental Wednesday B meet by Monday, June 16 at 2 pm For our Saturday A meet by Wednesday, June 18. Click here for instructions on how to declare your child (indicate if your child is available to swim). Root Beer Float Night Reminder our Root Beer Float night is tomorrow, Monday, June 16 at 6:30 pm at the clubhouse. Juneteenth Holiday Federal Holiday Reminder that attendance at practice on Thursday, June 19, is optional due to the...

Heather McLeish

Hi Sharks…Here is our weekly news. Time Trials was a little soggy, but we successfully captured many swimmers’ times to start off the season. Thank you to everyone who attended and braved the rain with us. Coaches will record times for any swimmers who missed time trials this week at practice. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped out during the meet and signed up in advance. As a reminder, each time your swimmer participates in an A or B meet, it is important for at least...

Heather McLeish

Hi Families, The pool is currently closed due to thunder. Since the forecast has the possibility of more thunder up to 8 pm tonight, all practices are cancelled, See you tomorrow at time trials. Thanks, Heather

Heather McLeish

Hi Shark Families, What are time trials? This is our first “meet” of the season to capture baseline times for each age group swimmer and give both swimmers and volunteers practice before our first dual meet with another team. Check out the meet descriptions page for more information. Who should attend? All swimmers in 8 and under, 9-12 and 13-18 age groups. Little Flippers are always welcome to attend a meet to cheer on the team but will not swim at Time Trials. Can't make it? No problem – the...