CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SWIMMERS OF THE WEEK: This week's swimmers of the week are: Atlas Schlosser and David Van Hook. Atlas came to practice each day with a smile and had a great attitude during practice! David came to practice excited to take on any challenges and did amazing as his first week being a 7-8!

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

COACH'S CORNER:

• Coach Allie: Hello everyone! We had a successful first week in the water as we worked towards improving our freestyle technique. This week we will get into the other three strokes as we continue to get used to the water. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out at [email protected]!

• Coach Sophia: Hello parents! I am glad to say we had a great first week with the 6 and unders! We were able to get in the water and start learning/relearning freestyle. This upcoming week I plan on finishing freestyle and starting backstroke. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at [email protected]!

MEMORIAL DAY PARTY: We’ll be having our annual Memorial Day Party on Monday, May 26 from 12-3pm. 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 to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!

MEET VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Parents should be prepared to volunteer for at least one job per meet that you have a child swimming in. Swamp Pup parents who have no one swimming at the meets do not need to volunteer at meets. Although volunteering at a meet might sound intimidating- it's not! Please take advantage of our Role Trainings scheduled for Tuesday May 27 & Thursday May 29 during both practice times, and Time Trials on Tuesday, June 3. Click to tell us what role you'd like training on.

SWAMPSHACK: Thank you to Megan Van Hook, who has been hard at work getting the Swamp Shack ready for business. Swamp Shack snack cards can be purchased with a credit card online at: https://oxxfordhunt.swimtopia.com/shop. Just show the lifeguard your receipt and he/she will write out your card.

TEAM SHIRTS & SWIM CAPS: We are currently working to get the official 2025 team tee shirts made and ready for our first swim meet! Each swimmer receives a shirt included in their registration, and a Swampfoxx swim cap if needed (either latex or silicone). Shirts and caps will be distributed at practices when they arrive in a few weeks. Extra 2025 shirts will also be available for sale for only $20!

TEAM SWIM SUITS: Swim suits are available at Kiefer Aquatics, located in the Harris Teeter plaza at Maynard and High House Rd. Team suits are not required, but we ask swimmers to wear black or red for meets if possible. When you go to Kiefer Aquatics, you just tell them you are on the Oxxford Hunt Swampfoxxes and they will show you the team suits. Children can try it on in the store. There is also an exchange box/tub available at practices for families to donate suits and/or swim team apparel that no longer fits. Families are welcome to take any items that might fit their child. 

OTHER TEAM MERCH FOR SALE: We’re having a BIG SUMMER BLOWOUT SALE on our 2024 red lightweight performance tee shirts for only $10, and our dark gray 2023 cotton tee for only $5!! See Katie Herndon or Sally Nicol for size options and payment. Custom Swampfoxx Swag is also available through Squadlocker and we are working to get our new logo uploaded and more items added to our store. If there’s an ítem you don’t see, feel free to reach out and request it be added to the store! 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!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: It's not too late to join our Biggest Fan Sponsorship for just $150! It's the perfect way for families and friends of the Swampfoxxes to show a little extra love (and get a little well-deserved recognition too!). 

As a Biggest Fan, you’ll get:

• A shoutout on our Swim Team Facebook page
• Your family name proudly displayed on our team website
• No business required — just your big ol’ Swampfoxx heart.

We’d LOVE to add your name to the list so we can start celebrating our biggest fans this week. And let’s be honest... you’ll be in great company. Click here to sign up!

Thank you for always showing up and supporting our team — we couldn't do this without you!

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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