Happy Sunday Stingray’s 

It was nice seeing everyone at Time Trials yesterday! 

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP 

***** If your swimmer did not attend Time Trials make ups will ONLY be Tuesday during 1st Practice (4:15pm - 5:15pm) & Last Practice (7:25pm - 8:10pm). Parents will be required to time. If your swimmer does not get their times in they cannot participate in the meet against Fairfield. 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION 

Job Signup opened today at 12 PM. Here are the links to the video tutorials for how to sign up for Meet Declaration and Volunteer Shifts. 

Declaration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0zVbpCwgHU

Volunteer Shift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqVF9fm4STc

6 Volunteer Shifts + 1 divisional shift per family is required (if there is an issue with completing those shifts, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator ASAP at [email protected]. This way we can find a replacement for you. 

**** If your swimmer is in the 6 & Under’s please be sure to sign up for 1st shift only. Your swimmer will need to be picked up from their tent after their last race. 

Declaration closes on Tuesday at 9pm. We had a lot of swimmers not declared before Time Trials. Please be sure to let us know by declaring whether your swimmer will be in this week's meet or not. 

TENT SET UP/BREAKDOWN 

In addition to your 6 shifts, we have set up and breakdown at each meet to set up the items needed including age group tents, ready benches, lane ropes, chairs, etc. It is SCST policy that Meet Set Up/Breakdown does not count as your regular volunteer position. It is an extra function in which ALL swim parents are expected to participate. (If you are unable to fulfill your designated time, it is your responsibility to switch with another family.) 

This weeks Tent & Breakdown families - 

11-May Spring Cypress @Fairfield Setup: G Breakdown: H&I 

THIS WEEK 

Friday - Sno Cones (Yeti Sno) 

RAFFLE DONATIONS 

The Board wants to thank you for your past donations for reserved parking spots. We ended up raising a total of $1,140! Your support in helping us raise money is greatly appreciated. 

TEAM STORE/SUITS 

Our Team Spirit store items are in! If you did not pick up your items at Time Trials I will be sending out email reminders to arrange pick up. Venmo & Check only! 

Swimsuits and team shirts will be available for pick up at the lifeguard station where you sign in during practice times. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

• If you haven’t already, now’s the time to sign up for the STINGRAY Remind. For updates and cancellations - 
  • Parents of 10 and under swimmers text @10underss to 81010 
  • Parents of 11 and ups swimmers text @11upss to 81010 
• This is the preferred communication tool of the coaches, and the best way to get up-to-the minute information about practices and meet cancellations and changes. Please sign up as soon as possible to stay in touch. 
• For ALL swim meet information, download the SWIMTOPIA app and TIME DROPS LIVE! (code for login will be provided on the day of the meet) from Apple Store or Google Play. These apps are how heat sheets are shared and how to stay informed of what event is up next. If you are new, ask an experienced swim team parent or board member to walk you through the apps before Time Trials. 
• Also please make sure to follow us on Facebook. Instead of emailing updates throughout the week we will post updates here - https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=spring%20cy...

COACHES CORNER 

Hi Stingrays! We are so proud of all our swimmers for how well they did this Saturday at Time Trials! Our 6 and Unders were very courageous by using the brand new blocks (which are tall and can be intimidating), our 7/8s showed us great backstroke finishes, 9/10s did a great job practicing their flip turns in the 50 free, and our 11 and ups all did an excellent job showing their sportsmanship by remaining in the water until all swimmers in their heat were finished. 

This week we will begin to fine tune some common mistakes made in each age group, so hopefully we will see fewer disqualifications at our first dual meet against Fairfield! We will also continue to get accustomed to our new, beautiful diving blocks. 

Attendance at dual meets, especially an away meet, is incredibly important. If there is a chance your Ray will not be able to attend the full meet, please select "Attending, No Relays" so we can fill all spots in our A, B, and C relays accurately. 

We also have 27 swimmers who have not completed time trials yet!! Your swimmer CANNOT participate in Dual meets with a 'No Time' so please email me if your swimmer still needs a time. These must be completed by TUESDAY EVENING to swim in Saturdays meet. 

This week for meet declaration, please select 2 favorite events for your Stingray(s) 

Have a wonderful Sunday! 

Coach Emily 

If you have any questions regarding this email please contact the board directly at [email protected] 

Stephanie Mixon 

Secretary