Schedule Updates & Reminders!

Greetings, Shark Families!

Our first week of practices is complete, and we're gearing up for a great season! Thanks coaches for getting our swimmers off to a great start.

Please see below for schedule updates and reminders, and mark your calendars! 

GEAR:  Suits and team gear from the first Out of Breath team store will be available the week before the first swim meet. Look for Katie and Carolyn at practices to claim your gear.

POPSICLE SOCIAL:  The Popsicle Social will take place on Wednesday, May 29 from 5-7pm in lieu of evening practice. Bring a picnic dinner and get to know other shark families! Teammates will have a chance to swim and play games. 

SWIM-A-THON:  The Swim-A-Thon will be held on Wednesday, June 19 from 5-7pm in lieu of evening practice. More info to come.

PICTURES:  Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, June 21 in lieu of morning practice. A photographer from ImageTek will be on site to get great pictures of your swimmers by the pool. Photo orders will be submitted online this year.

SWIM MEET 101:  Our first swim meet is on June 1st! New swim team families - check out "Meet 101" (also under "Links" on the Holly Park Sharks website) for helpful information on how to be ready for your first swim meet. Reach out if you have questions!

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:  The team still needs volunteers to fill the positions for Clerk of Course, Concessions Lead, and Photographer for home swim meets. These are great opportunities to get involved! Please reach out if you're interested.

SOUTH SUBURBAN SWIM OFFERINGS:  This summer, South Suburban is offering new programming: Starts and Turns clinics and Swim Instructor Aide Apprenticeship classes. Visit the South Suburban catalog for more information.

Thanks, and Go Sharks!

Katie Ritsick and Carolyn Fredericks

Parent Reps