Sailfish SCOOP - Sunday, May 10, 2025

May 10th

HELLO SAILFISH FAMILY!!!!!

Since today is Mother’s Day, it means two things:

I’m going to start this email by saying Happy Mother’s Day to all the Sailfish moms out there. You all are the best moms in town!
Our 2026 season starts TOMORROW, May 11. Yahoo!!!!

For those who are returning, welcome back!

(I bet you missed me.)

For those who are new, welcome to our team!

(I bet you missed me too. You just don’t know it yet.)

As we have done for the past few years, we will be sending you this newsletter twice a week - usually Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Content will include all the news you need to keep current on all the swim team activities, with a few jokes and Easter eggs thrown in to keep it interesting.

I’m told that my fish jokes are off the scales!!

My pool jokes, however… They’re not so deep.

So you know what to expect, you’ll also be get other regular emails - usually twice weekly from Lyndsay, our Head Coach; and periodically from our sponsorship team.

Read them all. Really. It’s good stuff.

(But don’t worry, there’s no quiz at the end. Just a few side eyes from those who actually did their homework in high school when you miss Funday Monday, etc.)

Okay, we’ve got a lot to cover tonight, so here’s your SAILFISH SCOOP for this Sunday, May 10:

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

AFTERNOON PRACTICES

Weeks of May 11 and May 19 ONLY, Monday - Friday.

There will be no practice on May 21 and 22!

6 & Under swimmers: 4:15pm – 4:45pm
7–8 swimmers: 4:15pm – 4:45pm
9–10 swimmers: 4:45pm – 5:45pm
11–12 swimmers: 4:45pm – 5:45pm
13–18 swimmers: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
NO Mudskippers these two weeks

MORNING PRACTICES

Starting Tuesday, May 26, held Monday - Thursday

(Please see below for Friday practice times)

6 & Under swimmers: 8:00am – 8:30am
7–8 swimmers: 8:00am – 8:45am
9–10 swimmers: 9:30am – 10:15am
11–12 swimmers: 8:30am – 9:30am
13–18 swimmers: 9:15am – 10:15am
Mudskippers:
- Group 1 8:45am – 9:15am;
- Group 2 9:30am – 10:00am
- (Monday through Thursday. No Friday practices for Mudskippers.)

FRIDAY MORNING “BUDDY SWIM” PRACTICES

Fridays Only, starting Friday, May 29

6 & Under + 7-8 swimmers + Skippers: 8:00am - 8:30 am
9-10 + 11-12 swimmers: 9:15 am – 10:15am
13–18 swimmers + Skippers + All Coaches: 8:30am – 9:15am
Mudskippers: No practice Friday!

In case you need to refresh yourself on these practice times, look no further than our website!

(Note: For those who want to participate in afternoon practices or stroke clinics after May 26, we will be sending information about how to sign up in a week or so. Please stand by until then.)

ATTENTION SUNDANCE KIDS:

REVIEW & SIGN THE SAILFISH PLEDGE

Please ensure you and your swimmer(s) review the Sailfish Pledge together as a family and sign a copy. We ask that you plan to deliver your signed copy to the front desk at a morning practice or a coach at any afternoon practice. All pledges are due before regular season begins on Tuesday, May 26.

(There’s a .pdf of the pledge form attached to this email if you need a new copy to sign.)

ICYMI - ALL HANDS MEETING AGENDA

Did you miss the All Hands meeting?

We've got you covered!

Attached you'll find an agenda from the meeting. Reach out to 2026 Parent Reps, Andrea Blackwelder and Colleen Kaufman, for additional information or a quick one-on-one. Email them at [email protected] and they're happy to help!

Special THANKS to our Party Gals, Maggie Karlos and Tessa Johnson, for planning such a fun fiesta as well as Chelsea Castaldy for all her help putting together our silent auction!

BIG FISH/LITTLE FISH PROGRAM IS BACK!

We’re thrilled to bring back the Big Fish/Little Fish program this season! This fun and optional buddy program is open to all competing swimmers—from our 6 & under group to our seasoned swimmers—and it’s an awesome way to build friendships, pump up team spirit, and cheer each other on across age groups!

Here are the highlights: both Big Fish and Little Fish are encouraged to cheer each other on at practices and meets. But, Big Fish, it’s your time to shine! You’ll be a mentor, a cheerleader, and a role model—showing what it means to be a great teammate. If you're not sure you can commit to that role, no worries—sit this one out!

A quick note to parents: We’re keeping it simple and sweet again this year—no gifts, please! This program is all about building connections, having fun, and showing support—not spending money. Let’s keep the focus on encouragement and team spirit!

How to Participate:

Fill out this Google Form by May 23rd for EACH swimmer who wants to participate!
Keep an eye on your inbox—we’ll send Big Fish/Little Fish matches by May 26th.
Once you’re matched, watch the SCOOP for fun (and totally free!) weekly ideas and mini-challenges to make the most of the experience! This year our challenges will connect with our SAILFISH Pledge!

BIG FISH: Must be 10 or older and ready to cheer, lead, and inspire
LITTLE FISH: Ages 6–9—just let us know if they’d like to join the fun (no mudskippers)
PARENTS: Help your swimmer stay engaged and tuned in to those weekly updates!

We can’t wait to make memories together this summer! After you sign up, you will be assigned a Big/Little Fish who is counting on you! If you are no longer able to participate at any point, please email Carolyn Thompson or text her at 303-916-1963.

SUNDANCE BIG KIDS

Calling All Big Kids!

The Big Kids program is back and we have a ton of fun events planned. If you have a Sailfish swimmer that is a rising 7th grader or older, please take the following steps:

Check out our Big Kids page! This will be updated as we add events throughout the year.
Fill out this Google form to sign up! This will ensure that both you and your Big Kids have a finger on the pulse of all things Big Kids this year.
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!
Subscribe the Big Kids calendar to stay in the loop on dates.

STOCK UP & SUPPORT THE SUNDANCE SAILFISH

Stock up for your summer BBQs and support your swimmers!

Friday May 15- Saturday May 16

Molly’s Spirits

8557 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112

10% of all sales benefit the Sundance Sailfish Swim Team.

Justmention “Sundance Hills Swim Team” at checkout.

Grab your favorites for summer and give back at the same time.

We appreciate your support!

NEW SUMMER STYLES = BIG SUPPORT FOR SAILFISH

Get summer-ready while supporting the Sundance Sailfish Swim Team!

Join us at EVEREVE – Park Meadows on:

Thursday, May 14, 2026 11 AM – 8 PM

Sips & Snacks from 5–8 PM

EVEREVE will donate 15% of sales back to the team when you mention “Sundance Hills Swim Team” at checkout.

8423 Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree

Grab your summer styles and support our swimmers at the same time!

JUST-FOR-FUN-MEET CANDY BUFFET SIGN UP

The candy buffet at the Just-For-Fun Meet (Wednesday, May 27) is a favorite tradition! After their first swim, each swimmer receives a small bag that they can fill with candy from the buffet.

Would you help us by donating a bag or two of candy? Sign up here!

COACH ELISE DEDICATES EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT TO THE SAILFISH

Please join us in congratulating and thanking Coach Elise upon the completion of her Eagle Project!

Elise selected the Sailfish as her beneficiary for the project -- two swim platforms for our littlest fishies to gain confidence in the water and use for years to come! From project conception and planning to pitching to the Council for approval to design, build and project management, Elise impressively handled every aspect of her project.

We are so proud of our lifelong Sailfish and grateful for the gift she's given our team!