Week of June 3-7 & Swim Meet #2 Info.

Monday, June 3rd:

Normal morning and afternoon practice sessions. Spirit Night after the afternoon practice session. Come paint your nails and get some thunderbolt tattoos in preparation for Tuesday’s meet.

-REMINDER: Last day to get your ice cream treat from last weeks meet

Tuesday, June 4th:

Normal morning practice sessions at 8:30, 9:15, 10, and 10:30.

Meet #2 at Leafmore:

Swimmers arrive at the bullpen at 4:30 pm

Our warm ups: 4:50-5:20 pm

Meet starts at 5:30 pm

4:30 arrival meansin the bullpen at 4:30. It is VERY important that swimmers are there and ready. If your swimmer is 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 Jaime Raymond at 770-364-7917.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thank you to ALL the parents who have already volunteered. We still need a few roles filled:

6&Under Girls Bullpen (1)

8&Under Girls Bullpen (1)

10&Under Boys Bullpen (1)

12&Under Boys Bullpen (1)

12&Under Girls Bullpen (1)

Finish Judge - 1st shift (1)

Timing System Coordinator (1)

Please visit our team site and sign up to help.

PARKING: The address for Leafmore Creek Park is 1373 Altamont Dr., Decatur, GA 30033. They have limited parking in their lot so street parking may be your best option. Street parking is on ONE side of the street on the surrounding neighborhood roads, so emergency vehicles can pass if necessary.

CHECK-IN: Swimmer should check in withJen Petrich when they arrive. Volunteers should check in with Carrie Haight upon arrival. If you are running late or an emergency comes up that will keep you from getting there on time, please call or text Jaime Raymond at 770-364-7917.

SEATING & BULLPENS: The grassy area and covered pavilion at the far side of the pool from the gate will be reserved for us. The area has ample shade, spectator seating will be along the side of the pool. Please note that Leafmore pool is pet free.

NOTE: Swimmers will need to travel around the diving board area to reach the swimmer line up area and feed into the blocks. Our Twin Lakes bullpens will have our signs up to show where each age group should sit.

CONCESSIONS: Their snack bar will sell concessions and will be grilling burgers and hot dogs. They plan to offer Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, BBQ, chips, baked goods, fruit, candy and drinks. They accept cash only.

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.
• Make sure to pack some extra water for everyone coming.
• Let’s show our sportsmanship and bullpen etiquette!
• We will send out the heat sheet after the Tuesday 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.

Wednesday, June 3rd:

Regular afternoon practice will be held on Wednesday. You will also be able to pick up your ribbons from Tuesday’s meet in the ribbon file (located on the bench in front of the swim team senior bulletin board by the concession stand). Ribbons are filed by family last name and you can pick them up at any time from the file.

If you haven’t marked your availability for next week’s home meet on 6/11, please do so before Friday.

Thursday, June 6th:

Normal morning and afternoon practice sessions.

Friday, June 7th:

Mark your availability for 6/11 meet

Jr Bolts - Friday, June 7th:

Junior Bolts meet #2 is Friday at 9:00 am.

Go Bolts!

Ashley & Jaime