Happy Sunday Stingray’s 

It was nice seeing everyone at Time Trials yesterday! Please see attached Time Trial results. 

Time Trials Make-up 

If you were not able to make Time Trials the make-up date is tomorrow Monday May 8th from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Parents will be responsible for timing. Stopwatches will be provided. If you cannot make this time please email Emily directly at [email protected] . 

Please fill out this google form so we know who will be attending tomorrow - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFX5ozfyjWYfG8qYsUEGKYCY4ZT7KTYSJN74bZ04eXJQscXQ/viewform

Keeping the Longwood Pool & Playground Clean 

Please pick up all your belongings and trash after practices and meets. We need everyone’s efforts in keeping the area tidy and clean. There was lots of trash left behind after yesterday’s meet. We need everyone to help out and clean up their areas. Also when picking up your child from their tents please make sure their area is cleaned up as well. 

All items that are left have been put in the LOST AND FOUND bin located right when you walk into the pool by sign in. The HOA of Longwood is very supportive of our team but leaving the park and pool area a mess does not make for good relationships. 

Volunteer Information 

Job Signup will open at 12 PM Sunday prior to the meet. Here are the links to the video tutorials for how to sign up for Meet Declaration and Volunteer Shifts. 

Declaration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0zVbpCwgHU

Volunteer Shift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqVF9fm4STc

5 Volunteer Shifts + 1 divisional shift per family is required (if there is an issue with completing those shifts, please contact the board ASAP. This way we can find a replacement for you. 

There is a list of volunteer positions with descriptions on our website - https://scst.swimtopia.com/volunteer-information. If you have any questions regarding positions please contact the board. 

**** If your swimmer is in the 6 & Under’s please be sure to sign up for 1st shift only. Your swimmer will need to be picked up from their tent after their last race. 

**** Declaration closes on Tuesday at 9pm. We had a lot of swimmers not declared before Time Trials. Please be sure to let us know by declaring whether your swimmer will be in this week's meet or not. 

Tent Set Up/Breakdown

In addition to your 5 shifts, we have set up and breakdown at each meet to set up the items needed including age group tents, ready benches, lane ropes, chairs, etc. It is SCST policy that Meet Set Up/Breakdown does not count as your regular volunteer position. It is an extra function in which ALL swim parents are expected to participate. (If you are unable to fulfill your designated time, it is your responsibility to switch with another family.) 

This weeks Tent & Breakdown families - 

13-May Woodlands @ Spring Cypress   Setup: A & B     Breakdown: D, E, & F 

Food 

This Wednesday we will have Chick Fil A Sandwiches, Drinks & a Side Item available for purchase. Fun Friday we will have Jeremiah’s and at Saturday’s meet Yeti Sno will be serving Sno Cones. 

Raffle Donations 

The Board wants to thank you for your past donations for reserved parking spots. We ended up raising a total of $4,320! Your support in helping us raise money for new starting blocks is greatly appreciated. 

We have a new raffle coming up if any families would be willing to donate items to our baskets.The money raised for this will also go towards new starting blocks. 

Here are the themes - 

• Summer Fun 
• Adult Beverage 
• Game Night 
• Gift Cards 
• Girls Wanna have Fun 
• Boys Wanna have Fun 

Please bring donated items to practice and drop them off at the front when signing in. If you have any questions about theme items please reach out to me at - [email protected] . 

Merchandise 

Our Team Spirit store items are in! If you did not pick up your items at Time Trials please pick them up at practice this week. We will only accept Venmo or Check. We also have suits and team shirts that have not been picked up as well. These will also be available for pick up at practices. 

Communications 

Looks like there will be rain this week. If you haven’t already, now’s the time to sign up for the STINGRAY Remind. For updates and cancellations, please text @2023sting to 81010. This is the preferred communication tool of the coaches, and the best way to get up-to-the minute information about practices and meet cancellations and changes. 

At Time Trials we noticed the Swimtopia app was running slow and not updating. Please download the Time Drops Live! App from Apple Store or Google Play. This app is how heat sheets are shared to stay informed of what event is up next. ACCESS CODE: 1735 

Coaches Corner 

Hi Stingrays, We had a great meet on Saturday! Looking at your times, we are in a good spot because of all your hard work at practices! Keep up the dedication as we work toward our first dual meet! 

This week we will be focusing on the more difficult strokes (Breaststroke and Butterfly), and begin grouping swimmers based on strengths and needs. 

This week for meet declaration: choose 2 favorite events! 

Please remember to come to make up Time Trials tomorrow 4:30pm-6:00pm, and email me directly if that time does not work for you. Thank you to those who have been in contact with me about your Stingrays attending the make-up trials. 

I hope to be back on the pool deck tomorrow for make-up trials, otherwise, I hope to see you at practice on Tuesday! 

Coach Emily 

If you have any questions regarding this email please contact the board directly at [email protected] 

Stephanie Mixon 

Secretary