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Carolyn Fredericks

Hi Shark Families! Please see the below communication from Imagetek about swim photos. Also, one more reminder that there will be NO PRACTICE on July 3 or 4 this week! Thanks, and have a great 4th of July! Carolyn & Katie **Picture Announcement** By now you should have received an email with a link to your private picture galleries from Imagetek Photo. Please check your emails and junk folders. If you did not receive a link please contact them directly with questions or general inquires. 303-955-0375 or via email at...

Carolyn Fredericks

'Tis the season... for Colorado peaches! Holly Park Sharks is pleased to be offering our annual peach fundraiser for the third year in a row! Please visit the following link to order: www.rotaryclubhr.org/peaches. Select Holly Sharks as your referring partner. The delicious peaches and pears are from Palisade. Our team will get a portion of the proceeds. See the attached information for pickup information. All orders must be received by August 6th. Thanks for your support!

Carolyn Fredericks

Greetings, Shark Families! Thank you to everyone who participated in meets, practices, volunteering, and cheering during the last 7 weeks of our regular Shark season. We had such a great time with all the swimmers and their families. And the fun isn't over yet - the Sharks are now swimming into playoffs! PRELIMS DECLARATIONS Declarations for Prelims are due by midnight tonight! Make sure you select the correct day when you sign up. Day 1 - Tuesday 7/8 @ Wildcat Ridge: ages 9-10, 11-12 Day 2 - Wednesday 7/9 @...

Katie Ritsick

Hi again! Sorry for email #2. I want to call attention to the meet start timen of 7:30 am with HPS warm ups at 7. This is different than our previous meets and I didn't want anyone to miss that important info! Thanks, K

Katie Ritsick

Hi Sharks, big and small! Can you believe it is already the last regular meet of the season?! I sure can't! Our shark pups have grown so much this season! Carolyn and I, as well as the amazing coaches have thoroughly loved watching them become stronger and more confident. Reminder, you must declare your swimmer for prelims by Sunday at midnight!! If you aren't sure what prelims means--respond to this email and I'll coach you through! Please see the linked letter from Canterberry for all of the important details about...

Carolyn Fredericks

Happy Wednesday, Shark Families! It is time to declare your swimmers for Prelims! Declarations are due SUNDAY, JUNE 29 at midnight. Haven't done Prelims before? Here's an introduction: Prelims are held to determine which swimmers qualify to compete in the Championship meet on July 12. The swimmers with the top 16 times in each event qualify! Prelims are slightly different than dual meets: No relay events All six teams in our division participate Held on weekdays Held on 2 days split by age group Typically shorter than regular dual meets...

Carolyn Fredericks

Happy Sunday, Shark Families! 1. Coming up this week: Special Clinic #3 - Friday 6/27, 9AM Focus: Breaststroke Swimmers are invited to stick around after practice and donuts for some extra coaching! Dual Meet #5 @ Canterberry - Saturday, 6/28 Location: 3869 S Atchison Way, Aurora, 80014 Theme: Red, White, & Blue Declarations are due at midnight on Tuesday, 6/24! This is our last dual meet of the season! 2. July dates for your calendar: Tuesday, July 8: Prelims Day 1 @ Wildcat Ridge Age groups: 9-10, 11-12 No practice...

Katie Ritsick

Look out Shark Families...the competition is getting close to home! Tomorrow we host the Wildcat Ridge Tigersharks for our 4th meet of the season! We are excited for our last home meet of the season. Our theme is "Tie Dye". So channel your inner flower child and bring on the groovy duds! A little surprise for our 8 and under swimmers: Jr Coach Jessica has a small surprise for these swimmers. Tell them to go find her during the meet. (wink, wink!) Friendly reminders: * It's going to be HOT!...

Carolyn Fredericks

Thank you everyone who came out for the Swim-A-Thon last night! The tallies have been counted, and WOW! Our 75 Sharks swam a total of 3,162 laps ... about 90 miles! Awards for most laps by age group and most donations will be presented at the end of season party on Sunday, July 13!

Katie Ritsick

Hello Sharks, big and small! Congrats to all the sharks that turned out for the Swim-a-Thon! Once we count the tallys we'll be sure to let y'all know just how many miles those kids swam tonight. I'm sure it will be staggering! Just a reminder, we have individual and team photos this Friday in lieu of practice. We'll start taking photos at 8 am. After your kids take their pictures, you are free to leave. The team photo is assembled digitally. (And...because it is VERY important...Friday donuts will be handed...