Spring Cypress @ Oak Ridge

May 30th

Happy Thursday Stingrays!

Spring Cypress @ Oak Ridge meet will be this Saturday. Please read through this entire email. It has all the information you will need for Saturday. Heat and Psych Sheets are attached.

INDIVIDUAL PICTURES - THIS WEDNESDAY!!!

Individual pictures will be this Wednesday June 5th during morning and afternoon practices. Please be sure to wear your team suit that day. Attached is the order form.

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK WINNER

We received several great nominations, but the individuals with the most nominations were Amanda Duran & Mark Briker!! Here are just a few of the reasons why Amanda & Mark exemplified the Stingray’s spirit -

She’s a great tent parent, I’ve worked with her many time since last season and she makes things flow nicely at the tent, always with a positive attitude, knows everything that is going on, very attentive with the time, knows all the kids, have extra goggles if they need to borrow, has encouraging words for them before they swim, congratulates them afterwards, very motivating, great with the kids.
I've worked several times over the years with Amanda as a tent parent, most recently in the 9/10 year old girl's tent. As we all know there are a lot of 9/10 year old girls. Amanda always organizes the parent volunteers and the swimmers in a kind and friendly way. She is always on top of what the next thing is to do for the swimmers and makes sure that all the swimmers get recognized for their swims. She keeps track of their times and makes sure to let the girls know how they did in their event. She is awesome to work with and I'm always happy to see her when I volunteer in the tents because I know things will run smoothly!
This week, I'd like to wholeheartedly recommend Mark Biker as Volunteer of the Week. He has consistently gone above and beyond in his role with concessions. Mark is always the first to step up and help out with concessions, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. Whether it's setting up, taking orders, or working the cash register, he brings a positive attitude and a dedication to providing excellent customer service. But Mr. Briker's contributions extend far beyond his assigned duties. He consistently demonstrates a proactive approach, anticipating needs and taking initiative to solve problems before they arise. This includes tasks like keeping inventory stocked, ensuring food orders are made, and even helping with cleanup after events. Thanks to Mark's dedication and hard work, concessions are consistently a success. He plays a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for everyone involved. Mark Briker is a true asset to our team, and I am grateful for his exceptional volunteer service.
Mark's Stingray spirit shines through with his willingness to step in and help anytime he is available and also in his attitude when helping. No matter if you are someone he just met or someone he's known, he treats you kindly and with enthusiasm.

Please be sure to fill out the google form if you would like to nominate someone for next week -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIPUT2HFRSOP4OWf4o2TaZdnozXTgMyPrm1z8rSolfYqZJ9Q/viewform

THIS WEEKS SPONSOR

We are happy to have ATR as a Platinum Sponsor this season. With over 20 years of service to high-risk industries, ATR is committed to improving process safety, focusing on human performance and technology solutions.

ATR deploys innovative technologies and best techniques to deliver accurate, human factored content to workers in any format, on any device enabling each worker to perform flawlessly and safely every time.

ATR strives for continuous improvement and innovation, and incorporates human factor engineering to ensure workers get the information they need, when they need it, how they need it.

MEET LOCATION INFORMATION

Marilyn Edgar Park, 26531 Hillside Drive. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Marilyn+Edgar+P...

OAK RIDGE INFORMATION & PARKING MAP

Where to park: (a) street parking on the winding roads near the park on S. Hillsdale Dr. or (b) in the parking lot at Center for Pediatric Therapy (big metal building between Mattress Clearance Center and Rooms to Go gaining access to that parking lot from the feeder road off I-45; do not park at Rooms-to-Go). No reserved parking any longer according to the City of Oak Ridge.

Visiting team set-up: Set-up under the large covered Pavilion that is also a basketball court. That can get crowded for larger teams, so there is also space to set up tents and chairs outside of the pool in park areas.

THIS WEEKS TENT BREAKDOWN FAMILIES

1-June Spring Cypress @ Oak Ridge - Setup: SA-ST Breakdown: SU-SV & T

*** Morning tent parents (last name SA-ST) will need to arrive at 6:15am to help the roadies

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Ready Bench 2nd Shift (1)

If you are interested in any of these shifts please email us at [email protected]

TIMELINE FOR SATURDAY

Upon arrival if you are volunteering, check in at the Volunteer table. ALL volunteers must check in at the volunteer table before the swim meet begins. Once checked in, take your swimmer to his/her designated tent and check him/her in with the Tent Parent.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are not signed up for a shift but want to volunteer to take over a shift for someone that may not have shown please be sure to check in at the volunteer table first. We need to make sure we have you as the designated volunteer for that specific shift.

If you are not able to fulfill your volunteer shift please email the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]

Swimmer Timeline

7:20am Swimmers check in at your tents

7:45am-7:52am 9/10 warm up

7:52am-7:57am 11/12 warm up

7:57am-8:02am 13 & Up warm up

8:02am-8:08am 7/8 warm up

8:08am-8:15am 6 & Under warm up

Volunteer Timeline

6:15am Roadies arrive / Tent Set up begins

6:15am Tent letter parents (SA-ST) will need to arrive to help roadies

7:00am Volunteer check-in

7:45am Officials meeting

8:00am Ready Bench Meeting

8:00am Timers and Scribes meeting

8:20am Load the ready bench

8:30am Meet Starts

Based on the meet schedule it is scheduled to end about 2:55pm

CONCESSIONS

Breakfast tacos, donuts, grill master makes burgers etc..., pasta salad with/without chicken, snacks - popcorn, veggie straws, chips, takis, popsicles, sodas, water, Gatorade, etc.

We strongly encourage that you and your swimmers begin hydrating Friday and continue to do so throughout the meet.

DIVISIONALS

Divisionals will be held on Saturday June 15th @ Gleannloch. We need everyone to attend this meet so we have a good chance at winning! Please mark your calendars!

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