HELLO SAILFISH!

The season is off to an awesome start!!! So many joyful swimmers and enthusiastic coaches. Lots of splashing and kicking. And more than a couple speedy Sailfish who SWIM FAST. 

And since it’s Wednesday, we have a SCOOP for you… 

(Brand new stuff will have BLUE headings, for those of you who memorized what we sent on Sunday…)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE CHANGE - STARTING IMMEDIATELY

In case you missed in yesterday, we have made an adjustment to our practice schedule for just this week and next. We hope this gives some of you more flexibility and gives our coaches a little more time to connect individually with each swimmer. The revised schedule is below, with changes in bold blue text.

Weeks of May 15 and May 22 ONLY; Monday through Friday. (No practice on Friday, May 26.)

• 6 & Under swimmers: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
• 7–8 swimmers: 4:30pm - 5:00pm
• 13–14 swimmers: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
• 15–18 swimmers: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
• 9–10 swimmers: 5:00pm - 6:00 pm - or - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• 11–12 swimmers: 5:00pm - 6:00 pm - or - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• NO Mudskippers this week

9-10 and 11-12 swimmers may come at either 5 pm or 6 pm, whichever works best with your schedule.

As a reminder, our full practice schedule is posted on the bottom left of our homepage. A second reminder about inclement weather. If the temperature is below 50 degrees, practice will be canceled. If there is lightning in the area, we wait 30 minutes from the last observed strike before resuming practice. If practice is canceled, you will receive email notification. Always use your best judgment about the weather.

VOLUNTEER SHIFT SIGN UP

Please sign up for all volunteer shifts ASAP. We have added additional volunteer shifts across the season. Families who have not signed up for the 6 required points by May 22 will be charged the volunteer opt out fee. Please reach out to Lisa or Tara with questions or concerns.

SAFETY REMINDERS FOR PRACTICE

• Swimmers are only supervised by the swim team coaches during their age designated practice times. Sailfish coaches are busy on deck with swimmers in the water.
• Swimmers are not permitted to stay at the pool unsupervised outside of practice times.
• Please remind your children that the children’s pool and dive well are closed during practice. Swimmers are able to swim in the dive well under the supervision and with the permission of their coach. The children’s pool opens at 10:30 am each day and WILL be supervised by a lifeguard at that time. This pool is only for children ages 9 and under, and parents or a guardian MUST be present for children to enter this area when it opens.
• There are no lifeguards on duty during swim practice. Coaches serve in this capacity for swimmers who are practicing.
• If your swimmer rides their bike or scooter to practice, please remind them to use the crosswalks.
• Please remind teen drivers to drive carefully around the pool and to attend to speed hump and stop signs. In a recent Greenwood Village police survey, we learned that over 80% of drivers run through the stop sign at Powers and Galena - creating a significant safety issue for pedestrians near our pool. The Greenwood Village Police are conducting targeted enforcement at this intersection and we expect that they will be around often during our practice times.

HELP US FIND MORE SWIMMERS

We still have plenty of room for more swimmers and there is still plenty of time to sign up for the season. Please help up spread the word about our AWESOME team. YOU are the best recruiting tool that we have.

CALLING ALL BIG KIDS

The Big Kids program is back this year and better than ever! We have a ton of fun events planned, and new ways to communicate events so you and your Big Kid can stay in the loop. If you have a Sailfish swimmer that is a rising 7th grader or older, please take the following steps:

1. Check out our new Big Kids page! This will be updated as we add events throughout the year.
2. Fill out this Google form! This will ensure that both you and your Big Kids have a finger on the pulse of all things Big Kids this year.
3. Order merch! Check out the Big Kid only merch available on the Big Kids page.
4. Talk up the Big Kids program with your kids. We know they'll have a great time hanging with their friends outside the pool and we want to get them excited about it!

CALLING ALL BIG FISH & LITTLE FISH!

The Big Fish, Little Fish program is designed to build relationships, camaraderie, and team spirit between the age groups.

The Big Fish/Little Fish program is not about elaborate gifts – it is about actions and behavior. It is about being a supportive teammate!

Both swimmers are encouraged to cheer each other on at practices and meets. However, the Big Fish should take the lead to be a mentor, cheerleader, and role model of what makes a good teammate. To ensure the success of the program, it is important that Big Fish fulfill these expectations. If you don’t think you can reliably serve in this role, please don’t sign-up to participate in the program.

Here’s How to Get Involved:

1. CREATE- Write your Big/ Little Fish a note, draw a picture, or make a friendship bracelet! Use your talents to inspire your Big/ Little Fish to swim fast and psych them up for a great meet!
2. CHEER - Watch your Big/Little Fish swim at meets! Be the loudest and most supportive teammate on the pool deck!
3. CONGRATULATE- After your Big/Little Fish race, be there to tell them how great they swam!
4. AT THE POOL- If you are at the pool, meet up with your Little Fish for some fun. Go for a swim (Big Fish can help Little Fish with their strokes), a walk, or even a snack together. Make this a memorable experience for you as well as them!!
5. FUN EVENTS/ OTHER - Spend some time together at events such as swimming under the stars, Pirates Cove, or the Banquet. We will suggest other activities at season at meets and practices for Big Fish/ Little Fish to connect!

To Be a BIG FISH: Be 10 or older You must commit to cheering on your Little Fish. If possible, let your Little Fish know when you are going to miss a meet or any social event.

To Be a LITTLE FISH: Age 9 and under Just let us know if your child wants to participate! If possible, let your Big Fish know when you are going to miss a meet or any social event.

Please complete this form for each swimmer that would like to participate in the Big Fish/Little Fish Program. Please complete the form by May 17. Buddies will be sent via email and on the website by the end of that week.

After you sign-up, you will be assigned a Big/Little Fish who is counting on you! If for any reason you are no longer able to participate, please notify Natalie Messersmith at 720-971-9774 or [email protected].

That’s the news for this edition of the Sailfish SCOOP.

Life is better when you are swimming!

Paul Baumann, Molly Carr, and Amy Fetter

Sundance Sailfish Parent Representatives