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This is your last reminder that Early Bird Registration for returning families ends today, Thursday, February 15th, at 8:00 PM. At 8:00 PM, the price will increase by $50 for the remainder of registration. New families may start registering on Friday, February 16th.
Hi Team, Here are a BUNCH of updates. Please read and mark your calendars!!! Early Bird Registration Our registration is coming along swimmingly! Make sure to register by Thursday, February 15th at 8:00 pm to get Early Bird Pricing. At 8:00 pm, we will increase the price so that we are set up for Regular Registration, beginning on Friday, February 16th, for new families. Junior Coach Applications If your 13 and up swimmer is interested in coaching for Spring and/or Summer, they MUST apply by Thursday, February 22nd. If your...
Hi Team, Coming up on the March 5th ballot will be a vote on Measure B. As you are aware, Benicia is in a budget crisis. This is due in part to our aging population, low property tax revenue due to the low turnover of Benicia homes, low tax income from Benicia businesses (we don't have a large Target, Walmart, etc), and lack of land that can be used to develop tax-generating businesses. "The City has already cut 5% of its workforce and nonessential programs and services. Without Measure B,...
Hi Stingrays! We have just learned that there was an issue with the printing of the League meet programs, so the information contained in it is no longer accurate. You can still purchase a meet program as a keepsake or souvenir of the event, but you can find the official meet sheet here: League Meet Program. Go Stingrays!!!
Could this possibly be the last League related email before tomorrow's meet? At this point, no promises... We have had a couple of swimmers scratch from tomorrow's meet and as a result, some of the relays have been impacted. Please review the updated Athlete Entry List so that you know exactly what events your swimmer is swimming tomorrow. Also, please write your swimmer's events on their arm tomorrow so that they know exactly what they are swimming and to help the Clerk of the Course get them situated in the...
Hi Team, Here are some updates for the week! Southampton Mini Meet Location: Southampton Swim Club Time: Warmups at 5:00pm Meet Sheet: There is none. This is a very informal meet, just for fun. We just show up and kids can sign up for whatever they want to swim at the meet. Timers: We still need 4 timers. Even if you have already fulfilled your 4 meet volunteer jobs, please sign up on the regular website. These meets can not happen without 110% commitment from all families. Pleasant Hill Meet...
Hi Team, Here are a few updates and reminders heading into the weekend! 8 and Under Age Group Outing: Tie-Dye and Pizza Party What: Age Group Outing 8 and Unders When: June 15th, 4:30-6pm Where: Francesca Park, Benicia Please bring a white t-shirt to tie-dye and wear appropriate clothing as the dye stains. 6 and under parents need to stay (little kids and tie-dye require a lot of help!) Pizza and tie dye materials will be provided. A sign-up genius will be sent out soon for ice cream, sundae toppings...
Dolfin team suits have arrived and are ready for distribution! If you will be at the pool today, our team vice president, Kendall Lara, has the suits sorted and labeled for pick up. She will be there until around 5:00, and then our team meet director, Leslie Clements, will help distribute suits for a while longer. If you are unable to come down today, Kendall will also distribute suits at the pool during the same time period this Wednesday.
Hi Fall Swim Parents, We are in the home stretch for Fall Swim. Three more days and our swimmers and coaches will get some well deserved down time before the Spring season begins!! A huge thank you to Coach Mariska and Coach Miguel for their huge commitment to our team and for making practices so fun for our swimmers. Parent Volunteers Needed Thursday, October 27th will be our last Fall Swim practice. Much like the mini meet we had at the end of September, we will have a mini meet...
