CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SWIMMERS OF THE WEEK:

Our swimmers of the week are Theodore Gaskin and Ally Schisler! Theodore was at practice consistently this week and was always ready to get in the water and swim. Ally was very enthusiastic and excited about every practice this week.

Swimmers of the week receive a gift card in recognition for their hard work. Congratulations Theodore and Ally!

COACH'S CORNER:

• Coach Hope: Hello everyone! This past week was an amazing first week to the season! We started to create a solid foundation for freestyle and backstroke. This coming week we will build on that and start to develop the foundation of breaststroke and butterfly. I’m excited to ride this momentum into the coming week!
• Coach Sophia: Hello everyone! We had a great first week of practice! We were able to be in the water more than I had expected and were able to start off strong. This past week we focused a lot on kick and were able to practice some freestyle as well. Next week I’m hoping to get everyone swimming freestyle and introducing them to backstroke. Additionally, next week the swamp pups will be starting practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. Overall this was a very good first week of practice and I’m looking forward to meeting all of the swamp pups next week!
• As we continue to practice throughout the season, we want to meet swimmers where they are in their development. If your swimmer needs to be challenged more, or less, please encourage your swimmer to talk to Coach Hope or Coach Sophia about this. If you’d prefer to talk to a board member, please email the board at [email protected]. We want each swimmer to have fun and swim at their full potential.

SWAMP PUPS: The Swamp Pups begin their practices this week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6pm. It is suggested that pups bring swim goggles that fit and since the pool is still a bit cool, having an extra towel is also recommended. Parents, please have patience with the coaching staff this week as we start our new Swamp Pups program. It may take a lesson or two to get everything running smoothly with enough coaches to have all of our Pups in the appropriate skill level groups. The goal is for all of the Pups to have a great time!

SWAMPSHACK: Thank you to Isabelle Walsh for getting the Swamp Shack ready for business. We are officially open for the season!! Swamp Shack snack cards can be purchased with a credit card online at: oxxford-hunt-swim-team.square.site. Just show the lifeguard your receipt and he/she will write out your card.

TEAM SHIRTS & SWIM CAPS: Thank you to everyone who voted for our 2023 shirt design during the Kick Off event! After 82 votes were counted, option 1 won! Each swimmer receives a shirt with their registration, and NEW THIS YEAR, each competing swimmer will receive a new Swampfoxx swim cap (either latex or silicone). Shirts and caps have been ordered and will be distributed at practices when they arrive in a few weeks. Extra 2023 shirts will also be available for sale at that time for parents and other supporters.

OTHER TEAM MERCH FOR SALE: Custom Swampfoxx Swag is available through Squadlocker. There is no deadline to order and items are shipped directly to you: teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/swampfoxx-swag-store. Please note that shipping is between 3-4 weeks from the order being placed. Our swim team earns 5% of all sales!

MEMORIAL DAY PARTY: We’ll be having our annual Memorial Day Party on Monday, May 29 from 12-4pm. The SwampShack will be open throughout the event. We'll have a DJ from 12-2pm and fun pool games starting at 1pm. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the start of the season with your neighbors and to raise money for the Swampfoxxes. We are looking for folks to volunteer for jobs at the event and donate food goodies to sell- anything from your favorite BBQ-friendly crock pot dishes to desserts. Please go to https://oxxfordhunt.swimtopia.com/swim_meets/497143/shift_assignment to sign up. Look forward to seeing you there!

Please let us know what questions you may have or use other parents as a resource, either in person at the practice or via our FB parents forum!

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