Swim Team Preseason Email #5
Hello swim team families,
Fantastic Red vs. Blue meet this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who showed up, everyone who volunteered, with a special thank you to John Stivers and the kitchen crew for breakfast, and to Brian Richmond and Jason Little, our courageous pinch-hitting computer team. We started the season with a brand new laptop and newly-updated software, and something about the setup caused the printing process to fail– the printer just spewed out pages of gibberish. We got a late start but thankfully, the sun was shining, the food was good, and we still finished by 11 am! Red and Blue is mostly about learning (for everyone) but for those curious about times, here are the meet results: Red & Blue 2026.
tldr people here’s your to-do: RSVP for Friday party + bonus points if you knock out your meet opt in/outs for the season: meet rsvp
Want more information about this week? Read on…
Friday Jun 19 Summer Kickoff Party* (No practice on Friday – Juneteenth)
This party is where all our youth teams come together to celebrate the beginning of the summer season! The whole family is invited, arrive at 5ish and dinner will be served around 6:00. We will be serving chicken wings, burgers and dogs, with potluck side dishes. I hear there will also be a special “Hot Ones” activity featuring some of your favorite coaches. As is our tradition, swimmers will have the opportunity to sign their names on the iconic AH Rock. There will be a special meeting for Seniors & 14&U’s, please meet on the pool deck at 5:30. There is no practice on Friday June 19, due to the holiday. (And members, a special open swim starts at noon that day due to the holiday and the world cup watch party, in case you want to go all-in on a day at the club.) Starter Swim families: you are also invited to participate in these activities! Summer Kickoff Party includes staying for open swim from 5:00 until the pool closes at 8:45. Please RSVP so we can add you to our guest list.
RSVP + potluck signup + volunteer
Looking ahead to next week, we move into full summer mode:
Monday June 22 First Day of Summer Schedule
This is when the fun really starts: review the Practice schedule so you know what’s happening starting next Monday.
Thursday Jun 25 Swim Meet vs. Marine Hills (at HOME)
Our first swim meet of the year! Please RSVP by midnight the Tuesday before, we need to know who is coming so we can build our meet lineup. (Can’t remember if you responded? Check this file) Also, please sign up to volunteer. It takes many hands to run a swim meet, and we need your help! Gates open at 4:00, warm up is at 4:45, the big team cheer is at 5:30, and the meet starts at 6:00 pm. Your swimmer will also get to meet (or be reunited with) their Otter Family and the theme will be: Hoedown Throwdown! (Think country or cowboy vibes) For new families, Marine Hills has a smaller swim team, so this should be a chill meet. If you are wondering what to expect, check out slides 5-11 from this swim team orientation deck. I also encourage you to talk with the coaches if you have questions, or you can reply all to this email.
RSVP for MH Meet by Tues 6/23 | Volunteer
Friday Jun 26 Team Picture Day & Pancake Breakfast*
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 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
Saturday Jun 27 Start & Turn Clinic
This morning clinic is for those looking for more practice on diving off blocks and flip turns. It will run from 8-10 am. We may split this by age group; stay tuned for more on that.
And, if you haven’t already- still time to order team suits or apparel, see links below. Let’s go Otters!
Kirsty
Swim Rep | Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club
[email protected] | ig: @ahstc.otters @arborheightspool
Swim Team Family Page | Volunteer
Team Suits | Apparel | Otter Gear Swap
Season Overview | Arb Calendar | swim team ics URL | Practice schedule
Jun 19 All Teams Summer Kickoff Party (no practice – Juneteenth Holiday)
Jun 22 First day of morning practice
Jun 25 Swim Meet HOME vs. MH
Jun 26 Team Picture Day & Pancake Breakfast @ 8a… no practice!
Jun 27 Start & Turn Clinic
Jun 30 Swim Meet Away @ OV
Jul 3 Friday Fun practice
Jul 7 Swim Meet HOME vs. NP
Jul 9 Swim Meet HOME vs. KT
Jul 11 Start & Turn Clinic
Jul 14 Swim Meet away @ TL
Jul 16 Swim Meet away @ GS
Jul 21 Swim Meet HOME vs. LR
Jul 23 Swim Meet Summer Showcase @ MH followed by Team Sleepover
Jul 24 Last day of regular practice
Jul 27 Girls @ NP | Jul 28 Boys @ LR
Jul 30 Southern Division @ Kent | Aug 4 All City @ Arb
Aug 7 End of Season Party & Awards Night
