Hello Neptune Families –

We’re less than ONE WEEK away from starting practice (Monday, May 22) and excited to share details (... trying to ignore the forecast for SNOW)!

Future Neptune News emails will be sent each Sunday evening no later than 8:30 p.m. and will include links to register kids and volunteer jobs for the week’s upcoming meet. The Neptune News will also be posted on the website for reference, where you also can find up-to-date info. and all event dates: https://ckswimteam.swimtopia.com/.

We know these emails contain A LOT of information, but we ask you kindly to please read through them every week to help your families stay on top of Swim Team events and schedules!!

AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE: MAY 22-26

Practices will be at the pool Monday through Thursday next week. If the temperature is below 60 degrees or if there is thunder and lightning, kids will not be able to get in the water. Coaches will have alternate activities for those days, so please plan to have your kids attend as many practices as possible. Check the website for the most up-to-date information daily.

POOL REGISTRATION DUE: Must be completed and PAID by Monday, May 20. See www.cherryknollsswimclub.swimtopia.com! We cannot allow your child in the water until this is confirmed.

There are no practices Friday, May 26, or Monday, May 29, and regular, morning practices begin Tuesday, May 30. See full season schedule: https://ckswimteam.swimtopia.com/practice-schedule

WEEK OF MAY 22 AFTER SCHOOL SCHEDULE

• 3:15-4:20 p.m. – 13-18
• 4:15-4:50 p.m. – 6&Under
• 4:45-5:20 p.m. – 7-8
• 5:15-5:50 p.m. – 9-10
• 5:45-6:20 p.m – Practice Squad
• 6:15-6:50 p.m. – 11-12

RULES OF PRACTICE

• No one allowed on the deck (cement) except for children when it is THEIR practice time.
• Put away all of your chairs, trash, and gather belongings before you leave.
• Baby Pool is CLOSED during practices.
• No unsupervised children under the age of 11 allowed at the pool outside of their practice time.

NEW BUDDY PROGRAM: MAY 24 MEET-UP

For this year’s buddy program, we have a great group of high school-age swimmers who have chosen to take on the very important roles of Big Buddies for our Little Buddy group, which includes 8 & unders and older swimmers who are new to the team. Big Buddies will help Little Buddies learn about swim team, cheer them on, help at meets, and generally make them feel comfortable and a special part of our swim team.

On Wednesday, May 24, we will have a special Big Buddy/Little Buddy meet-up. Please see times to come meet your buddies.

• 4:15 - Big Buddy meeting to discuss expectations and find out their little buddies’ names. They should stay until the Practice Squad kids start warm-ups.
• 4:30 - 8&U and 9-10 Little Buddies come to pool to meet their Big Buddies.
• 4:45 - 8&U start practice
• 4:50 - 6&U get out of the water and meet their big buddies
• 5:30 - 11&U Practice Squad kids come early to meet their big buddies

KIDS-ONLY KICK-OFF DINNER: MAY 30

All Swim Team and Practice Squad members attend this kids only event with the coaches, Tuesday, May 30, at 5:30-7 pm. Dinner will be served, and there will be NO swimming, so no suits required.

ALL PARENT MEETING: MAY 30

Please attend this all parent meeting at the pool Tuesday, May 30, at 6 p.m. during the kids-only kick-off dinner. We’ll review important changes and information for the season and collect two $150 volunteer deposit checks due by that day. If we don’t have your volunteer checks then your children will not be allowed to participate in swim team until we have them. Your team suits and apparel ordered from Out of Breath Sports will be available for pick up. We have new team hats and a few bags for sale.

INTERSQUAD MEET: MAY 31 AT 4:30 PM

We’re excited to host the Wednesday, May 31, Neptunes-only Intersquad meet to give everyone an opportunity to warm-up for the season! This is not an official RMSL meet, so – although we will be timing swimmers – times will not be recorded, no ribbons will be awarded, and no pool or league records can be broken.

All members of the Practice Squad and Swim Team can participate in two individual events and one relay. Watch for the Neptune News emailed Sunday, May 21, with a link and instructions to sign-up for the meet and volunteer jobs by the Thursday, May 25, deadline. Set-up begins at 2 p.m. for the 4:30 p.m. meet start time. If the Intersquad meet must be cancelled due to weather it will not be rescheduled this year. We will end the meet at 7:30pm.

OTHER NOTES

• Your two $150 volunteer deposit checks are due by May 30. You can give to parent reps next week during practice.
• Recycle your kids’ ribbons in the box at the pool throughout the season if they don’t want to keep them.
• New this year: everyone please submit two photos of your swimmers to have them included in the end-of-season slideshow. See complete instructions on the website.
• We’ll host three home meets this year – including the Intersquad meet – and need performers for the national anthem at the start of each. Please contact us if your child or someone you know is interested!
• To view your volunteer assignments, log in to swimtopia and go to the “my account” tab. Your meet jobs will be listed as soon as you sign up each week for your job and if you click on the parent names it will show you what social/fundraising events you are signed up for.
• If you choose to download the APP, your volunteer commitments will show up there. See the Meet Apps info. on the website “Parent” tab.
• If you will still be in school the week of May 30, please let us know by Friday and we will try to arrange an after school practice a few days that week for you.

Thank you all for being a part of this amazing team. We are really excited for another great season! Please don’t hesitate to email or call with any questions.

Kory, Christy & Kelly

Kory Foa [email protected] (303) 809-7156

Christy [email protected] (303) 435-8087

Kelly Brandner [email protected] (303) 594-3838