Hello Twin Lakes Swim Team Families!

We are just a few weeks away from our first practice. The pool heater has been turned on! We look forward to seeing everyone. The finalizing of the practice schedule will be posted soon but it will be very, very similar to the 2023 practice schedule which is currently posted on our website.

Until we have our practice schedule, we can share our meet schedule for the season. Our first meet is Tuesday, May 28th.

Swim Meets

Please follow the same instructions above for EACH meet on the calendar, and:

• Declare your swimmer’s availability
• Volunteer for each meet and Time Trials

We have lots of new families this year, and plenty of “veterans” who have not had the swim meet experience in three years – we will all be relearning together! Don’t be afraid of any job – we will train you and help you! We all need to step up and help so we can run meets appropriately.

All parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer. No one is more important or busier than anyone else. We all work and have important jobs and we all have kids. If everyone does his or her part, then no one gets “dumped” on, and everyone is happy. Just do it!

Please go on the Twin Lakes Swim Team website and do TWO THINGS:

• Declare Time Trials and meet availability: Click on “Schedules and Sign Ups.” Click on “Signup Calendar” or go directly to the link here . Then click on “Meet Entry” (green button on the top right side of the page) and update your child’s status for the Time Trials (attending/not attending)
• Volunteer for Time Trials and swim meets: In the same portal, click on “Job Signup” and volunteer for the meet – we CANNOT run this event or any other meet without all volunteer positions filled

Season Volunteers

Please say thank you to the following volunteers for helping our team and your children with making their summer league swim team experience extra special:

Carrie Haight – Volunteer Coordinator.

Leah Raymond —Trophy & Towel Coordinator

Sabrina Manns & Teresa Benner – Spirit Wear Coordinator

Nikki Walker – Team Events Coordinator

Betsy Huey—Sponsorship

Lydia Sapp & Julie Linsley - Concessions manager

Abby Hawkins - Financial and Budget

Alie Frank - Burger Bash Coordinator

Jen Petrich - Communications

Linda Coil and Gina Benedict - Banquet Coordinators

???—Jr Bolt Coordinator

If you would like to help, we would love to have you. Reply to this email if you can help!

May 21st – Time Trials and Burger Bash

On Tuesday, May 21st, in lieu of practice, we will be holding Time Trials. This is an opportunity for our coaches to get a time for your child in each stroke, so that they can be properly placed in swim meets. This will give us an opportunity to make sure everything works and that everyone has a chance to refresh their memory about various jobs.

We will also be selling burger plates and hot dog plates to help support the swim team. More to come on this soon!

Swimmers who are unable to attend Time Trials will need to attend practice on the 24th to be timed.

Team Communication

Check out our team website for valuable information throughout the season. You may also go to our swim league’s website, Atlanta Swim Association for additional information about this season and our league.

Jr. Bolts

Jr. Bolts will start practice on Wednesday, May 29th. You will be getting an email from your coach with more information in the coming weeks. All additional information regarding Jr. Bolts can be found on our website by clicking “Schedules and Signups” and then “Jr Bolts.” Jr. Bolts DO NOT need to declare availability for regular swim meets, participate in Time Trials or sign up for “jobs” during the Jr. Bolt meets. We do need a parent to organize the DONUTS! Contact Jaime Raymond if interested – [email protected]. Jr. Bolts are invited to come cheer on the regular team, to participate in Spirit Nights, the Burger Bash, and the Ice Cream Social, and attend the Swim Banquet at the end of the season.

Swimmer’s gear

Swimmers’ gear (suits, caps, t-shirts) and parent spirit wear will be distributed at the Burger Bash!

Any questions, please reach out!

Go Bolts!

Jaime & Ashley