Our last week of 2022 Twin Lakes Swim Team is here. There is A LOT of info in this email, because there is A LOT going on. I’m sending this earlier than usual to give you a head start on planning your week.

Sunday, June 26th:

Info meeting for parents of swimmers in the ASA Championship meet is at 7:00 pm at the pool pavilion. We will have arrival times, seat location, and other details to share with you, and this will give us the opportunity to arrange any needed carpools.

Monday, June 27th:

Normal morning practice sessions.We’ll have nail polish and tattoos out so you can get spirited after practice. Remember to find Kris or Julie or Lydia (for Jr. Bolts), if you’d like to contribute cash to end-of-season coaches’ gifts.

Meet #5 at home vs. Briarmoor Manor & SENIOR NIGHT & team picture:

Swimmers arrive by 4:30 for our team picture.

Our warm-up is 4:50-5:20

Briarmoor Manor warmup is 5:20-5:50

Meet starts at 6:00 pm.

Since we are taking our team picture, please do not be late. We cannot delay the picture for late arrivals. Also, if you are not there, lineup changes will need to be made. If an emergency arises and you will not be there by 4:30, please call or text Julie Linsley at 706-206-3106.

Senior recognition of our 4 seniors will happen after freestyle races/before backstroke races. You will hear about their many accomplishments and activities, and they will swim their senior victory lap. Congratulations to our fabulous senior Thunderbolts: Ava Meisner, Catherine Smart, Kate VanHorn, & Brandon Rutland.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thank you to ALL the parents who have already volunteered. We still need a few roles filled. Please note that we need volunteers for every meet and most parents will need to volunteer more than once. We cannot run meets without parent volunteers. We still need the following:

• 2nd shift Bullpen Coordinator
• SEVERAL bullpen parents in various age groups are needed
• 2nd shift Clerk of Course
• 2nd shift Concessions (2 needed)
• Officials Assistant (1st and 2nd shift)
• Parking
• 2nd shift Timer

Please visit our team site and sign up to help.

PARKING: We are reserving the parking lot for the visiting team. We encourage swim team families to walk/bike if possible or carpool. There is parking on the neighborhood streets on ONE SIDE ONLY. There will be signs on the side of the street showing which side you should NOT park on. Please be respectful of our neighbors so that they are able to drive down their own street.

CONCESSIONS: The regular Twin Lakes concession stand will be open during the meet. In addition, the swim team will also be selling concessions: hot dogs, pizza, assorted drinks, and assorted snacks. Cash and Venmo are accepted as forms of payment.

REMINDERS FOR YOUR SWIMMERS:

• drink plenty of fluids (water, Gatorade, sports drinks) and to rest as much as possible during the day. This goes for ALL AGES of swimmers.
• Let’s show our sportsmanship and bullpen etiquette tonight! We are so proud of our team!
• We will send out the heat sheet after the Monday morning practice sessions. Please plan to mark your swimmer’s arm with their events prior to meet arrival. Instructions will be included in the email with the heat sheet.

Tuesday, June 28th:

Normal donut practice sessions 9:30-10:15 am for 10 & younger and from 10:15-11:00 am for 11 & older. If you are swimming in ASA Championships, coaches will be here to help you work on anything you need to work on before the Wed. meet. If you’re not swimming in ASA Championships, you can still come get a donut and have some fun in the pool.

THERE IS NO AFTERNOON PRACTICE TUESDAY. REST UP FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET!

Wednesday, June 29th:

ASA Championship Meet - The meet is scheduled from 9:30-1:00, we don’t know our arrival or warm-up time yet. More info will be sent on this to those participants on Sunday after we get our warm-up time assignment.

Thursday, June 30th:

End of Season Banquet!

6:00 pm bring your own dinner and eat at the pool if you like. You may also want to bring your own folding chairs.

7:00 pm program starts

Please let us know if your family plans to attend the banquet by completing the RSVP on the sign-up calendar.

Tuesday, July 12th:

We need YOU to join the Swim Team Council next year to help ensure that we have another awesome year of Twin Lakes Thunderbolts! We are having a planning meeting to establish positions and set a general timeline to make sure we’re ready for next season. If you are interested in helping out, please plan on joining us at the pool pavilion on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 5:30pm. All experience levels are welcome!

Thank you,

TLTB Swim Team Council