Dear Swim Team Members, 

I hope this everyone is excited for our upcoming meet! As we gear up for the event, here are some important details to keep in mind: 

1. **Morning Practice on Monday:** 

- Our first morning practice is scheduled for Monday morning.

- Practice times are as follows: 

Pre-team: 8:30 - 9:00 am 
8 and under: 8:15 - 9:00 am
9 - 10 yr old: 9:00 - 10:00 am
11-18 yr old: 10:00 - 11:00 am 

- Please arrive promptly and be ready to give it your all!

2. **Meet Updates:** 

- The meet theme is **"Greatest Team on Earth"** (Circus theme). Let's make it memorable! Dress up before warmups and show the coaches your great outfits!

- Pool closes at 4 PM for meet setup
- Check-in begins at 4:30 - swimmer check in at front gate
- Gliders warm-up at 5:15
- Meet starts at 6:00 

- Meet entries are attached, but are subject to change (and already have!) so verify your events during check-in

- The Glider Grill will be selling burger, hot dog , and chicken sandwich meals throughout most of the meet. Come hungry! Sales benefit the Gliders!

- We also have Kona ice again this year, so bring a few extra dollars for your treat after your swims! 

3. **Volunteers Needed:** 

- We still need a few more volunteers to help with the meet: 

- a 2nd half caller
- (1-2) people willing to learn the computer entry process for results - this is a full meet job, but can be split between multiple peopl

4. **Pool Access and meet setup:** 

- If you're available, please consider assisting with meet setup at **4:00 PM** on Monday.
- Volunteers who help set up can secure their spot on the pool deck before everyone else
- Swimmers not involved in setup can enter the pool area starting at **4:30 PM**.
- The side gate by the back shed won’t be unlocked until 4:30 PM.
- Let's create a supportive and energetic atmosphere for everyone!

5. **Pancake Fun Practice:** 

- Join us for a fun practice on Tuesday morning.
- We could use some help making pancakes for our swimmers.
- Your culinary skills will be much appreciated!

6. **Swim Caps:** 

- New swimmers who haven't received a swim cap yet can get one during check-in.
- Returning swimmers can purchase a latex cap for **$5** or a silicone cap for **$10**.
- Cash is strongly preferred for cap purchases.

7. **Upcoming events**

- We moved to our summer swim practice schedule this week, with most of our practice in the morning.

- Morning practices are Monday, Wednesday through Friday

- Practice times are as follows:

Pre-team: 8:30 - 9:00 am
8 and under: 8:15 - 9:00 am
9 - 10 yr old: 9:00 - 10:00 am
11-18 yr old: 10:00 - 11:00 am

- We also have evening practices from 6-7 pm.  
      Tuesday & Thursday: 10 & Under
      Wednesday: 11 & Older 

- Bingo Night for all Gliders is coming on Wednesday, June 5th at 7pm inside the clubhouse! Come have fun with your teammates and win some prizes!

Thank you for being part of our amazing swim team! Let's make this meet a splash-tastic success. 🏊♂️🏊♀️ Go Gliders!