Good morning Flyer Families,

We had an awesome Time Trials event! It was wonderful to see swimmers doing their best and cheering each other on. Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered. The first big event of the season can be challenging, so we appreciated your understanding as we were working out any kinks.

Here’s important info for this week, May 19-23, which includes our first DUAL MEET:

M, T, Th, F (No practices on Wednesday, May 21, due to Dual Meet).

Wednesday, May 21 at HOME, Forest Park Pool (vs. Brentwood Dolphins)

• 4:00 pm: Meet set up/swimmer arrival begins. Arrive early to find parking. 
• 4:30-4:55 pm: FPST warm-ups (specific age-group slots will be sent later this week);
  • ALL swimmers/parents must check the Heat/Lane bulletin board (by the awning/covered area by pool) to confirm final assignments as they can change from the time the meet program is sent out to the start of the meet. Any last-minute changes will be reflected in the sheets on the bulletin board.
• 5:00-5:25 pm: Visiting team warm-ups.
• 5:30 pm: Meet begins.

MEET SIGN OUTS (new deadlines):

• Sign out for Wednesday Meets by the Monday before at NOON.
• Sign out for Saturday Meets by the Thursday before at NOON..
• If you missed the sign-out deadline and still need to sign out or there is another issue like your swimmer is missing from the meet program, please contact Coach Jeff asap, [email protected].
• If you have vacation dates or other conflicts, feel free to sign out of future meets now

OPEN JOB ALERT: We have THREE positions still open for Wednesday’s meet. Click HERE, login, sign up, and earn some points!

OTHER MEET INFO:

• BUDDY ACTIVITY for May 21: Take a picture with your buddy and email it to Heather and Marcie at [email protected]. Your buddy group will be entered into a raffle to win an ice cream sundae at the pool!
• What to Wear: Swimmers are encouraged to wear their team suit, but it is not required. Don’t forget caps, goggles, towels, etc. 
• Warm Ups: Coaches will instruct each age group to warm up (starts at 4:30 pm).
• Meet Prep & Procedures:
  • Meet Program will be posted to the individual meet tile on our calendar page, which details when and which events a swimmer is doing.
    • IMPORTANT: ALL swimmers/parents must check the Heat/Lane bulletin board (by the awning/covered area by pool) to confirm final assignments as they can change from the time the meet program is sent out to the start of the meet. Any last-minute changes will be reflected in the sheets on the bulletin board.
    • Mark on your swimmer’s hand/arm their events. See attached photo, and click HERE to learn more about meet terms and structure. 
  • Ages 8 and Under (including minis) should additionally have their name and age written on the back right shoulder. See attached photos.
  • 8 and Under Shepherding (including minis): Several events in advance, swimmers ages 8 and under should be brought by parents to the covered awning area next to the pool. Shepherds should not need to leave their station to find swimmers. The volunteer Shepherd will help swimmers line up in event lane order on the yellow circles and bring them each to their assigned lane.
• Jobs: For our home meet, all volunteers should check in at the Jobs Table at least 15-20 minutes in advance of their shift, so we know if there are positions we need to fill.
  • Timers will need to check in by 5:10 pm at the jobs table. Timers will be called to their seats 15 minutes ahead of the meet at 5:15 pm.
  • At 5:15 pm, any runner and relief timers should meet at the Meet Desk.
• Snack Shack/Merchandise: Food, drinks, caps and other fun team gear will be for sale!
• What to bring: Our usual seating area under the covered area will be limited. Bleachers are set up, but many families choose to bring chairs, pop-up tents, etc. to be comfortable during the meet. Please make sure to make space for the visiting team and help us welcome them to Forest Park! 

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

• SWIM-A-THON & PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Don’t miss one our biggest fundraising events of the season on June 7! Your participation matters! Make sure to check out the attached Swim-A-Thon poster and flyer and get excited to support our team, show some spirit, and earn prizes!
  • An email from 99 Pledges will be sent to you this week with a personalized giving link where you can update info about your swimmer and share an invite to donate with friends and family.
  • Schedule for June 7:
  • 8:15–9:15 am: Mixed Ages
  • 9:15–10:00 am: 8 and unders
  • 10:00–11:00 am: 9/10s
  • 11:00 am–12:00 pm: 11 and ups
• TEAM PICTURE DAY: Save-the-date, June 13, 7:45 am, Team Photo. More info coming soon about individual and buddy/sibling photos and sign ups.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic first dual meet with all of you! Find a board member with a purple lanyard during practices or the meet if you have questions or need assistance.

See you at the pool. GO FLYERS!

With appreciation,

-FPST Board of Directors