CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SWIMMERS OF THE WEEK: Our swimmers of the week are: Rose Miller, Alder Robinson (6U) and Otis Foss (pup). Rose was very attentive this week as we gave her advice and she even stayed after to continue working on her turns and butterfly. Alder listened and applied feedback to his strokes and worked hard on his breaststroke all week. Otis was always ready for his turn to swim and put so much effort into every lap. Swimmers of the week receive a gift card in recognition for their hard work. Congratulations Rose, Alder, and Otis

COACH'S CORNER:

• Coach Allie: I am so proud of our performance this week both at practice and time trials! Everyone did an amazing job applying what they have learned these last couple weeks into their races. As we get farther into the season we will be working on improving our endurance while making sure that we maintain our technique! As always if you have any concerns about your swimmer do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected].
• Coach Sophia: Hello parents! We have had a great past week! I am so proud of all of the swimmers that showed up to time trials, it can be scary to swim in front of everyone for the first time. This week we have been working on getting the kids more comfortable swimming without a coach. Next week we will be working more on the technique side of the strokes in preparation for our swim meets. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at [email protected]!
• Coach Lilly: I was really impressed with how well everyone did this week and I really enjoyed meeting everyone! Most of our swimmers were ready to get in the water and swim, and those who struggled a little put on a brave face and tried their best, which I’m so proud of. Next week we will continue to work on getting comfortable in the water and hopefully move on to use some kickboards to practice more freestyle. If you have any questions or concerns, I am happy to answer at [email protected]!

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE NEWS: Thank you to the social committee for the popsicles at Fun Friday. Our next social event is Monday, 6/16 at the 1st Morning Practice. We’ll have donuts & juice @10am.

FIRST MEET! Our first meet is this Tuesday June 10 at home! The Meet Theme is: Western

• Arrive at 4:45pm to check in your swimmer, get settled, swimmers numbered and meet volunteers sign in (even if you are 2nd shift). Warmups will begin at 5:00pm sharp. Meet will start no later than 6p.
• Swim meet officials meeting is at 5:45pm outside of the pool entrance.
• Please walk or carpool to save parking spaces for our guests. Consider parking on Trappers Run to leave Fallsworth and parking lot for the other team.
• Please remember that OXH pool rules apply during swim meets. The pool is CLOSED except to swim meet events, which means no one should be in the deep end or the shallow end. We recognize it can be challenging to keep track of your swimmers while working a shift, but please remind your swimmers to follow the rules at the pool.
• Papers called “heat sheets” will be on display on a board at the meet (coaches and several volunteers will also have these to do their jobs, like kid pushers, clerk of course, etc), showing the lane and heat that each swimmer will be in. Please check relays in addition to individual events. Swimmers might swim in a relay of an older age group when there are not enough swimmers in that age group to make a team of 4.
• We run the events in order of:
  • 1. Medley relay (7-8 age group through 15-18),
  • 2. Individual freestyle (6U through 15-18),
  • 3. Individual backstroke (6U through 15-18),
  • 4. Individual breaststroke (6U through 15-18),
  • 5. Individual butterfly (7-8 through 15-18), and
  • 6. Freestyle relay (7-8 through 15-18).
• If your swimmer’s status has changed (especially if they planned to swim and no longer can), please let us know ASAP. Coach Allie ([email protected]) and Coach Sophia ([email protected]) need to adjust the heat sheets and having as much time as possible to do that is very helpful. You can copy the board ([email protected]) so that we can try to get heat sheets updated before they are printed. We understand kids can get sick at any point and sometimes meets can be overwhelming, so please just communicate with a coach if you need to leave, or your swimmer can no longer participate in event(s) planned.
• Food and concessions: On meet day we offer special food items in addition to what is normally sold in concessions

MEET VOLUNTEERS: We ask that if you have a swimmer competing, at least one parent plans to volunteer at each swim meet. We want all families to do their part to help. We are still in need of 1 job for Tuesday's meet. If you have a swimmer competing, please sign up for a volunteer position. Contact Katie Richards ([email protected]) if you need to change your volunteer position or have any questions. During meets, please check in for your job with Katie before the meet begins, even if you are working a 2nd shift job. We need to ensure there is coverage for all positions at the start of the meet.

MARK SWIMMER AVAILABILITY: It is important for all swimmers to declare their attendance (select meet entry for each meet online) for time trials and meets. This should always be done at least one week prior to a meet so the coaches can properly plan the heat sheets and minimize changes. The second meet is a week from Tuesday, so please mark your swimmer for the meet by this Tuesday, 6/10. Attendance will close on Friday 6/13 for the meet Tuesday 6/17.

MORNING PRACTICES (9-10a daily) begin Monday June 16, marking the beginning of traditional calendar schools summer break!

TEAM GEAR: Our 2025 swim team shirts are IN!! Every swimmer (including pups) gets one free with registration! If you missed the poolside distribution last week, see Sally Nicol or Katie Herndon. Extra 2025 shirts will also be available for sale for only $20! Swim caps will also be available for pick up. If your swimmer still has a swim cap from last year, please consider having them use it again to help us conserve our stock. We are happy to replace their cap if it breaks. 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. Customized Swampfoxx swag is also available for direct order and shipping at SwimOutlet. This link can be found on our website under the Team Store tab. If you don’t see the product you’re looking for, let us know and we can add it!

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!

Your Oxxford Hunt Swim Team Board