Hey everyone!

A few quick updates as we dive into the week:

Practice Schedule
We’ll have practice Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday only. Wednesday will be time trials. If your swimmer is new, please make every effort to attend. This helps our coaches place them in the right events for meets.

First Meet – May 28
Our first meet is coming up fast on 5/28 at Grand Cascades. By next Monday night (5/25) , you’ll need to declare whether your swimmer will be participating. Volunteer sign-ups are also now open.

Please note: declaring your swimmer is not automatic. You must log in and indicate whether they’ll attend each meet. Instructions are below, and I’ve also attached a video walkthrough. If you need help, feel free to reach out to me or Cindy. We’re happy to walk you through it.

Volunteering
When registering, each family agreed to volunteer for three meets (or pay the opt-out fee). If you haven’t signed up by the second meet, your swimmer will be removed from the lineup until a volunteer spot is selected or you pay the fee.

Bullpen Reminder (especially for new families)
During meets, swimmers stay in the bullpen until their events are finished. They won’t be able to sit with parents, as coaches need to easily find them. If your child is a little hesitant about this, volunteering in the bullpen is a great way to stay close and help out at the same time.

More meet details will be shared on next Monday, but for now, plan to have your swimmer at Grand Cascades on 5/28 by 4:15 PM for check-in and warm-ups.

Let’s make it a great first meet week. Goggles ready and plenty of team spirit in the air 🏊♂️✨

Meet & Volunteer Sign-Up Instructions

1. Log into your Deerlake Swimtopia account
2. Click Meets & Events, then Meet Schedule, then Meet Entry
3. Find your swimmer’s name and click Edit
4. Use the dropdown to select “Attending” or “Not Attending”, then click Save
5. Click Return to Swim Meets, then select the green “Job Sign-Up” button
6. Under your name, click “Sign Up for Jobs”
7. Choose your preferred position(s) and click Save Assignments