Marlins,

The second session of Winter Conditioning starts on Monday and the practice groups can be found on our website here.  There were very few changes, so nearly all of you are in your old familiar days/times/lanes and those who have changed should be aware already.  This session will run through April 2nd and then we will have a break during the PAUSD Spring Break before Spring Conditioning. You will need renew your GMCA membership to be eligible for Spring Conditioning, so keep an eye our for renewal information, which should be going out next week. 

SUMMER IS COMING!

The Swim Team Committee and coaches are already planning for a fun-filled summer. Things will still look and feel different, but we are going to do our best to make this as spirited as possible. While our JSSL league is not planning a Champs Meet, which is where all teams in our league compete together, we putting together a dual meet schedule that will almost certainly involve virtual meets. The meets will likely run similar to our current time trials with the addition of ribbons, team shirts, and anything else we can safely add. The dates of the meets are still being finalized, but we will keep you posted.

HELP WANTED

We are looking for a few folks to take on volunteer roles for the team and would appreciate your help filling these positions:

• Apparel: In a normal year, this involves picking the team suit (already picked this year), ordering/distributing the personalized swim caps, ordering and selling items (like baseball hats) to sell at meets, and helping with distribution of the team shirts. It can mostly be done on your own time and selling the gear at meets is an easy job if you have little ones. Think of the fun your kids will have next year picking the team suit and other team apparel!
• Treasurer: Sadly, we will be losing our amazing treasurer, Peyma, next year, so we are looking for someone to shadow her this year and take over next year. This involves keeping track of our income, expenses, reimbursements, etc.
• Photographer: We have been spoiled with some wonderful photographers over the years who have captured great Marlins memories, big thanks to Sunny and Jessie! We’d love to continue the tradition, but need someone new to photograph races, swimmers, parents, coaches and the general silliness that accompanies our meets.

Please let Donna Hill ([email protected]) know if you are interested in filling any of these roles.

TEAM SHED UPGRADE

Our swim team shed is in desperate need of being refreshed and organized. If you have any clear bins or garage shelves you can donate to help with this project, please contact Donna Hill ([email protected]).

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Feb. 8 - Apr. 2: Session Two of Winter Conditioning (FULL)
• Apr. 5 - Apr. 9: PAUSD Spring Break and practice break
• Apr. 12 - June 4: Spring Conditioning
  • Keep an eye out for sign ups
  • GMCA membership is from April to April and you will need to be a member of GMCA to participate in the Spring Conditioning, so don’t forget to renew your pool membership!  Renewal information will be send around next week. 
  • These slots are expected to fill quickly and, unfortunately, we will likely have more interest than availability so sign up quickly.
• June 7 - TBD: Summer Marlins!!
• Meet and Event Schedule TBD

Thanks,

Donna