Good Morning!

We are a swim team of 46 swimmers! It might be 47 as we have added a few new friends this week. Our swim team is all about getting kids to explore a new sport, advance in a sport they love, and everything else in between. Please note we have added a parent to help us with Swimtopia, Aurelie (pronounced Oh-Really...yup you got it) Aurelie is mom to Alex and Emily.  As Tara starts to shift away...(I still can't believe it), I need back up as I run summer school during the day and coach at night =). This should help going forward.

Meet 7/3

Tonight we are headed to Storrs Pond Recreation Area 59 Oak Hill Dr., Hanover, NH. This is home to the Upper Valley Rapids. This is a tri-meet with BST (Brattleboro). We need swimmers there no later than 4:30 dressed are ready for warm ups.Warm ups allow kids to get to know the pool and ask questions. The meet begins at 5pm prompt. The meet will more than likely end around 8 pm.We encourage all swimmers to stay to the end so we can close out the meet with a cheer, help with clean up, and announce candy bar awards for the night. Ribbons and medals will be available at the pool the next day.

Needs:

1) Swimmers there by 4:30....text me if you are running late. This place is about an 1 hour and 10 minutes away.

2) Times: We will need to provide 3-4 timers tonight. If you have not timed yet we need your help. We will also need help on Tuesday.

3) Officials, we will need at least one ( we have this covered)

4) Swimmers need towels, goggles, caps ( I have Killington ones to give)

5) Sharpie Markers (Thin) to write events on hands

6) Snacks & Water

7) Sweatpants/sweatshirts for after the races...it does cool down and kids get cold.

8)Kids need to stay near our tent. This way we can find them for races. We also need to cheer on our team when they swim. Please help keep kids close.

Parade: 7/4

The Sharks are marching in the Killington 4th of July Parade! We have balloons attached to bracelets to wear...we are the floats! We match big kids up with younger kids and it is a blast.Come join the fun and meet up at the end of the parade route to collect your shark . Please see the details below from the rec office. I will have a camp potty in my car if anyone has to go! Last year we met up at the Karate place and then walked from there. My cell is 908-581-8633. Look for the blue, white and shark balloons. Wear Shark Gear, Blue or red, white and blue. Bring some candy to throw!

Time: We are asking all participants to be lined up for the parade by 9:55am. Participants are invited to arrive anytime after 9am to begin lining up for the parade.

Parking/Staging: The ancient fighting arts building/ former grange (3775 River Road) is available for staging if need be.Please note;there will be no indoor access to restrooms, water etc.the morning of July 4th.There are tenants that live in the building that will need to be able to leave the parking area the morning of July 4th.Please do not park alongside/block the driveway that leads to the back of the building and obey all no parking signs throughout the property. Floats/ participants are not required to utilize the staging area, but it is available if needed. Any trash generated during prep for your floats, must be carried out with you and not left behind.

Route:the parade will start at the cemetery and work its way down river road to the Rec Center.Stakes and signs will be placed along River Road from the cemetery towards route 4 indicating the line up order. You can check in with Emily at the staging area, or Maricela near the cemetery if you need help finding your location.

During the parade: During the parade, you are welcome to toss candy or small items to parade viewers.

Below is a list of items that are not permitted in the parade:

• No water toys or balloons of any type are to be thrown on the parade route.
• No alcoholic beverages of any kind allowed during the parade.
• No brochures or literature handouts.
• All decorations, music, handouts etc. must be family friendly.

Meet 7/8:

This is a home meet! We will need a lot of help: timing, backup timers, officials, madam/mister starter, snack stand. Please plan to be involved. Below is the snack shack info! 

Set Up 3:30-4:00 pm

Warm Ups at 4pm

Visitor Warm Ups at 4:30

Meet Starts at 5 pm

Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BADA62AABF4C25-57453028-killington#/

****We also have a WhatsApp group! Happy to add just ask and we will. This allows for quick updates as needed. (Thank you to the parents that go this going last year.)