PRACTICE DETAILS FOR JUNE 10-14 (keep reading for June 8 meet details):

We will continue to practice at Pier Point. Since kids are out of school now, we will mimick the order we use for a.m. practices. That said, come when you can if you have a conflict! Fingers cross, we are hopeful to be back at Hampden Heights Pool for a.m. practices on June 17.

2:30-3:30 - 9-12 year olds

3:30-4:15 - 8 and Unders

4:15-5:15 - 13 and older

MEET INFORMATION FOR JUNE 8:

The June 8th meet is again an AWAY MEET. REMINDER: You must go onto our website to declare your swimmer as participating or not participating in this meet by noon on Wednesday, June 5. If nothing is entered, it will be assumed that your swimmer is NOT participating and they will not be entered into any events. See below for step by step directions on how to enter meet declarations. As always, please reach out with any quesitons!

To enter Meet Declarations:

1. Go to the team website - hampdenheights.swimtopia.com, click on the Meet and then ""Meet Entry". Click on the yellow "Edit" button and mark each swimmer "Attending" or "Not attending".

2. Once you select "Attending", you will see the events for which your swimmer is eligible. You CAN select up to 3 events - this is an opportunity to make a request if there is a specific race(s) that you want your swimmer to do, however coaches have the final say in which events each swimmer does. If you do not know or care which races your swimmer should do, you can leave this screen blank and coaches will select the appropriate events. Don't forget to hit save at the bottom.

3. You will see a dropdown menu about relays. There are relays at the beginning and end of the meet. You have the ability to let coaches know if your swimmer is or is not available for both the early and late relays. Remember - swim meets are long and those late relays will not happen until at least 11:30-12:30 or so. Opt out if you cannot commit to staying until the end.

4. Click save and you are all set! THIS MUST BE COMPLETE BY NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th. Undeclared swimmers will not be placed into any events for the June 8th meet.

MEET DETAILS FOR JUNE 8:

LOCATION AND PARKING - This is an away meet at Homestead Farm II, 7675 S Krameria St, Centennial, CO 80112. Please note the address - there are multiple Homestead pools!! Directions can be found here. Please plan to arrive by 7:05 a.m. prior to our 7:15 warm-up. Parking in the lot is limited but there is street parking available - please be aware of driveways! When you arrive, look for our team tent in the designated space outside the pool entrance.

VOLUNTEER SHIFTS - please see attached list of who is signed up to volunteer this Saturday. WE ARE IN NEED OF A SHIFT 2 TIMER- if you have not yet signed up for 3 volunteer shifts, please consider picking up one of these shifts! You can sign up on the website by navigating to Events, clicking on the meets, and then Job Sign Up. ALL Timers and Stroke Judges must attend a brief meeting with the Starter prior to the start of the meet which will begin at approximately 7:30 a.m. It is essential that you show up for your shift - we had a couple of no-shows last week and thankfully were able to cover them

HOST TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS - Please no sharpie on the backs or bodies of swmmers (i.e. NO EAT MY BUBBLES ON BACKS) other than the small event "mark-up" on their hand or arm The markers will stain the heating chairs. Also, no pets on the pool deck for any reason. Thanks!

THEME- We will have a weekly theme to keep things interesting and the spirit up! For this meet, let's do MYTHICAL CREATURES! You are encouraged to wear something fun that references UNICORNS, DRAGONS, FAIRIES - YOUR IMAGINATION IS THE ONLY LIMIT! As always, Hurricanes gear and purple are encouraged as well!

WHAT TO EXPECT if this is your first meet - We know many parents and children who are new to swim meets can find it overwhelming. Once you've been to one meet, you quickly advance from Amateur to Pro. It's truly organized chaos, but tons of fun. My suggestions to make it a little easier would be: remember lots of towels (so one is always dry), cozy clothes (there will be many breaks between events), sunscreen, snacks & water ('nuff said...) and some concession stand money (Venmo also accepted) (a little donut/candy/cup o'noodle bribery can go a LLOONNGG way!) Also helpful are chairs &/or blankets and activities (books, games, etc...) for between events. I'd caution against electronics because everyone and everything seems to get wet. :) We will have a big team tent but you are welcome to also bring your own pop up tent or join another family to get to know each other! Coaches will be available help your swimmer make it through Heating but you should keep an eye on the event numbers and the “heating through” numbers to know when your kiddo should start to get capped and goggled to head over to the Heating Area.

Please remember, any questions at all, feel free to get in touch with us!

Just Keep Swimming... Just Keep Swimming...

Parent Reps: Emily, Alli, Sadie and Kerry

Coaches: Aaron, Rachel D., Max, Rachel K., and Syd