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Coaches Corner

Great job at our first mock meet. We're proud of how much everyone is learning and improving! Official meets start next week. Please note:

• Download SwimTopia to get all notifications, weather updates, events, and results
• Declare your swimmer(s) in SwimTopia by Saturday, 5/30
• Write events details on swimmer's arms or legs (see below). This information will be available in SwimTopia the day of the meet. Sharpie marks can be removed with sunscreen or rubbing alcohol.

Next Week on Deck (June 1 - 4)

• June 1: Away Swim Meet vs Brookhaven Barracudas
  • Arrive at 5 pm | Meet starts at 5:30 pm
  • Address: 3001 Stanbury Drive, Matthews, NC (~25 minutes)
• June 2 & 3: Regular age-based practice schedule
• June 4: Home Swim Meet vs Beverly Crest Sharks. Arrive at 5:15 pm

If your swimmer needs to miss practice or a meet, notify Coach Amanda via email as soon as possible.

Swim Meet Preparation

• Arrive dressed in team shirt, suit, and cap
• Remaining team apparel will be distributed on Monday, June 1
• Bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, towels, goggles, and water
• Remind swimmers to eat a healthy meal and stay hydrated on meet days
• Don't prop doors open and clean up trash as you go 

Weather Delays

If weather impacts a practice or a meet:

• Updates will be sent through SwimTopia
• Families must clear the pool deck during delays and may wait in their vehicles
• Be prepared to return within 5 minutes when notified the meet has resumed

Laps of Love Fundraiser and Picture Day - June 13

• RSVP via SwimTopia if you haven't already
• Share fundraising information with family and friends (attached)
• There are prizes for our top fundraisers!

The Stingray Way

This week's team core value spotlight: Sportsmanship

Here's how we can all model kind, team-first behavior at swim meets:

1. Play fair and follow the rules
2. Respect officials, coaches, volunteers, swimmers, and families
3. Stay in designated spaces and clean up before you leave
4. Be a good teammate by cheering for and supporting others
5. Handle wins and losses with humility and grace

"If character is what you do when no one is watching, then sportsmanship is that conduct with everyone watching."

- Bob Ley, Sports Journalist