AH Dive Preseason 2026 Email #3

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Hi Dive Team Families,
 
Reminder: no practice today, Monday May 25.
I hope everyone had a great first week of practice last week! Coach Declan and Coach Maggie enjoyed working with the team and getting to know all of the divers.
 
Registration
We are just over halfway to our goal of 100 registered divers for the season. Please remind your friends to register if they haven’t yet!
 
Team Suits and Apparel
New this year, is our Otter Gear Swap! If you have gear to pass along or sell, we would love to help you find a new home for it. Post on our Otter Gear Swap with items you want to gift, sell or are in search of.
Reminder that apparel and custom suit orders are nonrefundable. Check out Kirsty’s swim email here for helpful descriptions of the various swimsuit options.
 
Picture Day and Pancake Breakfast
Picture Day is June 26. Dive team pictures will start around 9am. We’ll do the team photo first, followed by individual/sibling photos. If you are on other teams, swim starts at 8am, and tennis is around 10am after dive finishes. We will need helpers for breakfast, and to help the photographer keep things running smoothly. Sign up here to help out. Photo order link will be available soon.
Volunteers
I’m looking to fill some key positions for the season. Please reach out if you are interested.
Announcer – train to announce for one half of each home meet this season
Scoring table lead(s) – train on our new computer system and help run the scoring table during meets
 
Upcoming Key Dates:
May 25 No Practice – Memorial Day
May 27  Apparel order deadline
June 19 No Practice |  All Teams Party 5:30pm-8:00pm RSVP and Volunteer
June 22 First Day of Summer Practice
June 23 Mandatory Dive Parent & Coach Meeting Meeting link
June 26 Team Picture Day & Pancake Breakfast – No practice; Dive pictures at 9am  Volunteer here
June 27 Otter Rip Fest Mock Meet  RSVP
July 1 Dive Meet AWAY @ Gregory Seahurst  RSVP
July 10 Dive Meet HOME vs Olympic View  RSVP
July 17 Dive Meet HOME vs Normandy Park  RSVP
July 17 Last Day of Regular Practice
July 25 End of Season Dive Party & Awards Night
**post-season**
July 20 Post-Season Practice begins
July 24 Last Day of Practice
July 25 All City Dive Meet @ Gregory Seahurst

AHSTC News 5/25/26

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Dear Members,

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they helped protect. Thank you to family members and friends who carry their memory forward with honor and gratitude for their service.

Our thoughts are with you all today. 🥀

**IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS**

For everyone’s safety, children wearing life jackets must be supervised by an adult age 18 or older within arm’s reach at all times while in the water.

Please ensure life jackets are Coast Guard approved, properly sized, and securely fastened for a safe and comfortable fit.

AHSTC is a smoke free club, vaping or smoking of any kind is prohibited.

Absolutely NO glass on the pool deck.

Any broken glass will result in temporary pool/club closures. Please see office staff or cabana kitchen for alternates dining wear and cups.

Please report any safety concerns to the manager on duty!

All Teams Season Kickoff BBQ- June 19th 5:30-8:00pm

We invite all members and families of Swim, Dive and Tennis teams to enjoy an evening of fun and Arb spirit before the season begins. If you an your family are planning to attend, please RSVP and volunteer by clicking HERE

🎬 BINGO & Movie Night  SPACE JAM – June 20th 6:30-10PM 🎉

RSVP For Bingo and Movie Night!

Adult Tennis Registration-

Before signing up, please read the Wyn Welcome Letter for important registration information. You MUST create your free WynTennis membership before registering for programs. IMPORTANT Adult Tennis UPDATE

Member-only registration is available through Tuesday, May 26. After that, any remaining spots will open to non-members. REGISTRATION

Youth Tennis Registration-

Youth Tennis Camp Registration is live! Click here for registration and more info

Advanced and Intermediate Performance **invitation only** will begin on Saturdays from June 6th-July 17th 1-2:30pm.

Tennis lessons will open for members the Wednesday before lessons begin at 11AM and for non-members the Thursday before lessons begin at 11AM. Check or lesson page for more details. AHSTC Lessons

Otters Club Registration- SIGN UP NOW!

Otters Club offers weekday activities, snacks, and supervision for registered youth members. It’s a great option for working families—kids can stay at the club after morning practices and enjoy a safe, active, and well-supported day. Our official season starts in 2 weeks, secure your Childs spot NOW! Click the link below for pricing and date availability.

After Hours Rentals and Parties-

You may now reserve the pool for Private After-Hours Parties through our Rental Agreement Form and Open Swim Parties through the front office.

Visit our website for more information! Rental Information

Team Apparel-

Apparel orders are open! Order by Wednesday May 27 to receive your new Arbor swag on June 19. We will also offer a second delivery but it will not arrive until mid July.  AHSTC Swag

May 31st- Adult Lap Notice

Lifeguards will be training during Adult Lap from 8am-1pm. The guards may need to close 1-2 lanes and use part of the dive tank during this time. Thank you for your flexibility while we ensure the proper training of our staff.

June 14th

Tennis Courts closed for cleaning!

July 11th- Casino Night

RSVP for Casino Night- NOW!

Swim Fast, Otters!

Casino Night

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Swim Team 2026 Preseason Email #3

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Hi swim team families,

his week’s email covers gear and upcoming preseason events.

OG swim team family tldr: Order Apparel  and Team Suits, gather hand-me-downs for Red & Blue/ Otter Gear Swap     RSVP for Summer Kickoff Party    RSVP for Meets   volunteer signups coming soon.

Want more information? Read on!

The season is off to a great start- our numbers are strong, as of today we have reached 200 registrations! Thanks to everyone who joined orientation last week. For those who missed it here is the deck: Swim Team Orientation. We will also hold a short Swim Team 101 session at Red & Blue (see below) followed by a Q&A.

TEAM SUITS 

Team suits are now available at here:  Order Team Suits.

First thing about team suits: there is no pressure to buy one. If you have a 2024-25 team suit (also red, different otter logo), that’s great. If you just want a more versatile plain red suit, that’s great. If you want to swim in a suit you already own, also great!

If you want to buy a team suit, several different styles are available, below is a summary of options. Team suits are custom orders and are nonrefundable, so shop carefully. Competitive swimsuit sizing can be tricky, and they differ from regular clothes. For girls, torso length is key, for boys, hip measurement is key. Some suits run small. If you’d like more advice on sizing, I encourage you to reach out to Teresa Webb (aka Dior’s mom), our resident suit expert, who can talk you through options. You can reach her at [email protected].

Sporti ($30-40) is Swim Outlet’s house brand. It is a good, comfortable nylon/lycra suit. For girls, there is a thin or wide strap style, the wider strap is more popular with little ones. For guys there are briefs and jammers. If you are unsure which to choose- if they are too young for a driver’s permit, get the jammer.

Arena ($40-$50) suits are good quality chlorine-resistant polyester/elastane. The polyester provides a more supportive/compression fit and is very durable. These suits will last a long time. The girls’ suit has medium coverage and good support. The boys’ jammer comes in a couple of options, more polyester = firmer/faster suit.

Jolyn ($70-$80) are pricey, high-quality, and popular with teenage girls. The cut provides less coverage, the Perry especially will be cheeky.

AH AND OTTER HOODIES, TEES AND TANKS  

We have new merch for sale!  Tees and tanks are $15-$20 and hoodies are $25. Order at ahstc.com/apparel/ by May 27 to receive your order before the summer season starts. We will do a second order but it won’t arrive until mid-July.

CAPS, GOGGLES AND PARKAS  

Team caps are available in the office ($3 latex, $10 silicone) and will also be distributed at the Red & Blue practice meet. Our Team Store on Swim Outlet has recommended goggles, accessories, and will soon feature an AH swim parka.

OTTER GEAR SWAP

If you have gear to pass along or sell, we would love to help you find a new home for it. With 200 team participants ranging in age from 5 to 18, things are constantly being outgrown! Post on our Otter Gear Swap or bring it to the Red & Blue Meet on June 13, we will have a table there for hand-me-downs.

UPCOMING EVENTS  


May 25   Memorial Day – NO PRACTICE 

Jun 13   Red & Blue Practice Meet*

Red vs. Blue is a Saturday morning practice swim meet. Arrive with your swimmer by 8 am and plan to stay at the pool until around 11. This event is like a scrimmage swim meet: we randomly assign swimmers to either the red or blue team, and each participant will have the chance to race in up to four individual events in each stroke (free, back, breast, fly)  This is an important event for practicing how a swim meet runs, both for the swimmers and for parent volunteers. All families, but especially returning ones, are expected to sign up for a volunteer job. There will be Q&A opportunities for new families and training for volunteer roles. There will also be food (John Stivers is planning breakfast!) and fun, and a table for swapping old/outgrown gear- bring your hand-me-downs!

RSVP for Red & Blue   |  < Volunteer sign up coming soon>

Jun 19   Summer Kickoff Party*  (and NO PRACTICE)

This party is where all our youth teams come together to celebrate the beginning of the summer season. The whole family is invited, things will get underway between 5:30 and 6:00. We will be serving West Wings chicken, burgers and dogs, with potluck side dishes. As is our tradition, swimmers will have the opportunity to sign their name on the iconic AH Rock. There will be a special meeting for eniors & 14&U’s, please meet on the pool deck at 5:30.  There is no practice on Friday June 19, due to the Juneteenth holiday.

Summer Kickoff Party RSVP   

Jun 26   Team Picture Day* 

Arrive at 8:00 am, we will do individual/sibling photos then the big group photo at 8:30. After the group photo, the team will enjoy a pancake breakfast. If your swimmer is not participating on the dive or tennis teams, they will probably be ready to leave around 9:30-10.  No practice, just photos and pancakes.  If you participate in other teams, Dive is at 9:00 and Tennis 10:00. We need helpers for  breakfast, plus a couple of people to assist the photographer.

<Photo order form coming soon> | < Volunteer sign up coming soon>

* Starter Swim families: you are also invited to participate in all of these activities. Summer Kickoff Party includes staying for open swim until the pool closes at 8:45. Please RSVP so we can add you to our guest list.

All this info, past emails, and RSVP forms can be found on our  Swim Team Family Page .  That’s it for now. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Let’s go otters!!

AHSTC News 5/18/26

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Dear Members,

The weather is finally looking up! After rain and even hail this past weekend, we’re excited for Thursday when temperatures are expected to reach 74 degrees. Here’s hoping that as our season heats up, the weather does too!

With that being said, let’s take a look at what’s happening at the Arb this week-

All Teams Season Kickoff BBQ- June 19th 5:30-8:00pm

We invite all members and families of Swim, Dive and Tennis teams to enjoy an evening of fun and Arb spirit before the season begins. If you an your family are planning to attend, please RSVP and volunteer by clicking HERE

🎬 BINGO & Movie Night – June 20th NEW LINK 🎉

We need your help picking the movie! Please click the link below to vote. We encourage each family member to submit their own vote so everyone gets a chance to choose! The pool will not be closing for this event, guests are welcome!

Movie Voting

Adult Tennis Registration-

Before signing up, please read the Wyn Welcome Letter for important registration information. You MUST create your free WynTennis membership before registering for programs. IMPORTANT Adult Tennis UPDATE

Member-only registration is available through Tuesday, May 26. After that, any remaining spots will open to non-members.

Don’t wait — sign up today to secure your spot! Register HERE

After Hours Rentals and Parties-

You may now reserve the pool for Private After-Hours Parties through our Rental Agreement Form and Open Swim Parties through the front office.

Visit our website for more information! Rental Information

Team Apparel-

Apparel orders are open! Order by Wednesday May 27 to receive your new Arbor swag on June 19. We will also offer a second delivery but it will not arrive until mid July.  AHSTC Swag

Otters Club Registration- Link below!

Otters Club offers weekday activities, snacks, and supervision for registered youth members. It’s a great option for working families—kids can stay at the club after morning practices and enjoy a safe, active, and well-supported day.

May 18th

Happy First day of practice Dive team!

May 25th- Memorial Day

The Arb will be running a weekend schedule on Monday May 25th for Memorial Day. Adult Lap Swim at 10am, then Open Swim at 1pm. Early Bird and teams practices will be canceled for the day.

Enjoy the sun, Otters!

AHSTC Hours

 Monday-Friday

Early Bird 5:30-7:00AM

Open Swim 6:00-8:45PM

  Saturday and Sunday

Adult Lap Swim 10:00AM-1:00PM

Open Swim 1:00-8:45PM

AH Dive Preseason 2026 Email #2

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Happy first day of practice! Looks like we will have some great weather this week. ☀️
 
Registration
We are currently resolving some form processing issues. If you are one of the handful of families who registered multiple times due to a system error, you should have received an email regarding your refund.
Team Suits and Apparel
Team suits with our new logo are available in our SwimOutlet storefront here. However, if you already have a suit with last year’s otter on it, or prefer plain red, these are also great options. Team suits are always optional, but a solid color suit is recommended for competition.
Our team apparel store is also open here. Be sure to check out the new offerings, with our new Otter logo! To receive your order by mid-June, the order deadline is Wednesday May 27. We will also offer a second delivery, but it will not arrive until mid July.
Dive Team Family Page
Meet RSVPs are now available on our dive team family page here! You will also find past emails and other key details on this page. Please note, you must be logged into your membersplash account to view this page.
All Teams Kickoff BBQ
The All Teams Kickoff BBQ will be on June 19 5:30-8:00pm. This is when all members and families of the dive, swim, and tennis teams come together to enjoy an evening of fun and Arb spirit before the season begins. This party happens during Open Swim, so other members will be at the pool too. We will be serving up West Wings chicken, and burgers and dogs with potluck sides. Please RSVP and sign up to volunteer here.
Upcoming Key Dates:
May 18 First Day of Spring Practice
May 25 No Practice – Memorial Day
May 27 Apparel order deadline
June 19 No Practice | All Teams Party 5:30pm-8:00pm RSVP and Volunteer
June 22 First Day of Summer Practice
June 23 Mandatory Dive Parent & Coach Meeting Meeting link
June 26 Team Picture Day & Pancake Breakfast – starts at 8am; no practice
June 27 Otter Rip Fest Mock Meet RSVP
July 1 Dive Meet AWAY @ Gregory Seahurst RSVP
July 10 Dive Meet HOME vs Olympic View RSVP
July 17 Dive Meet HOME vs Normandy Park RSVP
July 17 Last Day of Regular Practice
July 25 End of Season Dive Party & Awards Night
**post-season**
July 20 Post-Season Practice begins
July 24 Last Day of Practice
July 25 All City Dive Meet @ Gregory Seahurst

Swim Team 2026 Preseason #2

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Hello swim team families,

Spring practice is underway! This email is going out to everyone registered for swim team and starter swim. Here are a few things to know:

Swim Team Orientation

Orientation is tomorrow evening, Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held online via this Google Meet Link.

Registration

Our updated roster is here: Swim Team Registration, please email me if you notice any errors. We are currently resolving some form processing issues. If you are one of the handful of families who registered multiple times due to a system error, thanks for your patience while I work with our treasurer, Tim, to audit the registrations and process refunds.

Team Suits & Caps 

Team suits will be available soon, they will be red with the new AH otter logo. However, if you already have a suit with last year’s otter on it, or prefer plain red, these are also great and sustainable alternatives. And team suits are always optional, your swimmer can wear whatever they like for meets. Team caps are available in the office ($3 latex, $10 silicone) and will also be distributed at the Red & Blue practice meet.

Apparel

Our team apparel store will open soon, featuring hoodies, tees and tanks.  Check the link for a preview of our 2026 offerings- we have some fun new designs this year!

Finally- our Swim Team Family Page is updated for 2026. You can find past emails, swim meet RSVP forms, and other key information posted there.

AH Dive Preseason 2026 Email #1

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Welcome 2026 Dive Team Families,
First off, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Mallory, and I’m your Dive Team Board Rep this year. This is my family’s fifth summer with the Arb, and last year I was the dive lead parent volunteer. I’m looking forward to a great summer with you all! Hard to believe we are only one week away from practices starting!
Coaches
I am very excited to announce our new coaching staff for the season. Our new Head Coach is Declan O’Grady-Graham and our new Assistant Coach is Maggie Schiltz. Check out the team page to read learn more about them.
Practices
Spring practices begin on Monday, May 18, and will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons through June 17. Summer morning practice will begin on Monday, June 22. Check out our teams practice schedule here. Spring dive practices are grouped by on experience level (not age). Please reply-all to this email if you have questions about which practice your child should attend. While spring practices are optional, we encourage everyone to attend as much as possible.
The only gear you will need for practice is a suit and towel. Aim to be at the pool 5-10 minutes before practice begins, so your diver is settled in and ready to hop in at the start of practice.
Season Schedule
View our season schedule here. You can also subscribe to the dive calendar here. Please note our new event this summer, Otter Rip Fest, which will be on Saturday, June 27 9:00am-12:00pm. Please also plan to attend our  mandatory virtual parent meeting on Tuesday, June 23 7:00pm-8:00pm. Meet sign ups will be available soon.
 
Volunteering
Meets and team activities aren’t possible without our volunteers. We ask each family to volunteer for a minimum of one shift (e.g. judging for half a meet). I will also be looking for a couple people to learn our new computer system this season, and a lead volunteer to help with running the meets. Please reach out if you are interested in either of these roles.
More to come soon on how to order team suits and apparel. Please plan to order a red team suit, with or without the AH logo, for your diver to wear to meets.

AHSTC News 5/11/26

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Dear Members,

Thank you so much for a great first weekend back at the Arb! It was wonderful celebrating opening weekend at our Luau and seeing all of our Arb pool moms celebrated for Mother’s Day.

As the season gets underway, please remind your families and guests to follow lifeguard directions and clean up your area before leaving.

And to all of our AHSTC Otter Swimmers — happy first day of practice!

🎬 BINGO & Movie Night – June 20th 🎉

We need your help picking the movie! Please click the link below to vote. We encourage each family member to submit their own vote so everyone gets a chance to choose! Movie Voting Here

Adult Tennis Registration-

Member-only registration is available through Tuesday, May 26. After that, any remaining spots will open to non-members.

Don’t wait — sign up today to secure your spot! Register HERE

After Hours Rentals and Parties-

You may now reserve the pool for Private After-Hours Parties through our Rental Agreement Form and Open Swim Parties through the front office.

Visit our website for more information: Rental Information Here

Otters Club Registration- Link below!

Otters Club offers weekday activities, snacks, and supervision for registered youth members. It’s a great option for working families—kids can stay at the club after morning practices and enjoy a safe, active, and well-supported day.

Teams Registration- It’s not too late!!

Swim, dive, tennis and water polo registration is live! Remember you MUST register before you can begin practice. Click the link at the bottom of the newsletter to register today!

May 11

Spring swim team practices begins! See you this afternoon!

May 13

New Member Orientation, 7pm

May 14th

Swim Team Orientation, 7:30pm

May 18th

First day of Dive practice

 

Have a fantastic week, Otters!

 

AHSTC Hours

 Monday-Friday

Early Bird 5:30-7:15AM

Open Swim 6:00-8:45PM

Saturday and Sunday

Adult Lap Swim 10:00AM-1:00PM

Open Swim 1:00-8:45PM

Swim Team 2026 Preseason Email #1

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Hello Swim Team Families,

Spring practice starts next week!

Registration

If you’re getting this email, you are registered for swim team/starter swim. Here’s a list of who is on our roster so far: Swim Team Registration as of Wed May 6  If you see any errors please let me know. And if you notice friends who aren’t registered yet, maybe send them a text and nudge them? We’re at about 120 right now, and we aim to be around 200 by summer.

Coaches 

This season we are welcoming back our head coach Chris Veraya, as well as Assistant Coaches Jojo Southwell, Tyler Sunderland, Julia Bentler, and Molly Murphy. We are also happy to have Intern Coaches Sadie Pallotta, Lucy LaBella, and Cookie Hooper who will be leading the Speedy Sixers. So exciting to have such a strong team of coaches who have a deep history with the Arb- we are so lucky!

Practices

Practice starts Monday May 11, check this practice schedule for your age group’s time. There is flexibility to swim up or down an age group if needed. If you are interested in this option, check with Coach Chris—just reply all to this email. While spring practice is optional, we encourage young or new-to-swim-team swimmers to attend as much as possible. Time invested in the water during preseason is so valuable for building strength and endurance. This improves water safety and will help your swimmer be more successful during the summer when the pace picks up. (And it will pick up!)

Bring suit, googles, towel. Any comfortable swimsuit will do. You may want a swim cap- you will receive one at the red and blue meet, and you can purchase one at the office. ($3 latex, $10 silicone)  Aim to be on deck about 10 minutes before practice so you have time to put away your clothes before it’s time to get in the pool.

Speedy Sixers: practice is Tues/Th for the spring and there are two timeslots to choose from. Feel free to attend the one that works best for you, we’ll see how the numbers balance out and make adjustments as needed.

Volunteering

Swim meets and team activities aren’t possible without volunteers. Every family is asked to contribute a minimum of 4 volunteer hours per swimmer for the season. I am also looking for a few leaders to fill some key roles this year in officiating, volunteer coordination, and swim meet logistics. If you’re willing to step up, I’d love to hear from you!

Season Schedule 

Check out our season overview calendar for information about upcoming events, and if you use an electronic calendar, here’s the ics URL if you want to subscribe to the swim team calendar.

Team Suits, Caps & Apparel 

Stay tuned for more info on team suit- we will stick with a red suit for a third year but are updating our logo. The team store will be updated soon. Team caps are available at the office and will be distributed at the Red & Blue meet. Apparel (shirts/hoodies) will be available to order soon too.

New to Swim Team

New to swim team? Welcome! We are happy you’re here. For families who would like a primer or have questions about swim team, I’ll be doing a virtual orientation on Thursday May 14 7:30-8:30 pm. Here’s the Google Meet Link.

And finally, a little about me… Hi! I’m Kirsty, I’m the AH board member in charge of swim team. I’m a volunteer and also have a full time regular day job… thanks in advance for your patience with me and my after-hours emails. I have two teens on swim team — Avi (Senior) and Helena (14U). They have been swimming with the Arb since they were littles but we are not a serious club swimmer family, just summer swim league rec. I love summer swim league because growing within a team where you compete together for ten years is a really special thing, and the Arb has wonderful traditions and an amazing culture. I know this firsthand because I myself am an OG Westsider. I grew up in Arbor Heights and swam for the Arb from age 7-17. My flex- I still have a record on the AH board, 8U medley relay. I would honestly love to see it broken someday- but it’s a tough one because waaaay back then they let 8’s dive in at both ends of the pool(!)

Anyway, looking forward to a safe, sunny and fabulous summer of swim team. Please reach out with any questions- or catch one of the coaches on deck. Can’t wait to see you all at the Arb!

Warmly,

Kirsty Grainger

Swim Rep | Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club

[email protected]  |  ig: @ahstc.otters @arborheightspool

 Swim Season Overview Calendar 

  Practice schedule

Arb Calendar  &  swim team ics URL