Hi Stingray families, believe it or not, this is our last week of the 2025 swim team season.  A couple quick things before my long spiel:

Practices  

This week, our full team practices will consist of Monday evening and Monday through Wednesday mornings. Wednesday morning only will be a full-team Fun Wednesday.  Beginning Wednesday evening through Friday morning, practices will be only for those attending Finals.  We will send out a list of Finals swimmers as soon as we have that locked in on Wednesday.  Be on the lookout!

To Do before we go any further (if you haven't done already, for which I thank you)

1- Declare your availability for Tuesday's meet at Peacehaven.

2 - Declare your availability for Finals at the GAC on Sunday, July 13th.

Now that you have done those things, read on!

Today! Ice Cream Social and Service Event

- 3:00-4:30 at the pool.  (WEATHER PENDING; we will make the call at noon.)Please consider contributing and attending!

Tuesday - Swim meet AT Peacehaven

This meet with our neighborhood-adjacent friends at Peacehaven is always a fun one that we look forward to every season.  We will be having pizza and watching a movie with them at their pool directly following the meet.  Their theme on Tuesday is "Dynamic Duos" and we are invited to also participate.  Have fun with this one!  Entries are due by 6PM TONIGHT.   We also still have a lot of volunteer openings in the Stingray Zone as well as a couple timer spots. 

I will send out more meet-specific details to those participating as I receive them, including how we are handling pizza orders, etc.

Finals - Sunday, July 13th at the GAC

I can't stress this enough - PLEASE DECLARE YOUR AVAILABILITY (yes or no!) ASAP.  Once we have our lineups finalized, we will send out the finals roster.  We will also be asking for volunteers for that day, including 2 team parents and probably 4 parents to help run kids from clerk of course to the blocks and another 4 to stand on the blocks, as well as a couple timers.  Volunteering is the ONLY way to be on deck during the meet.

If you have any questions at all regarding this event, please respond to this email or text Jeremy at 336-416-2496.  If you have any changes, please text Coach William at 336-978-7224.

I will send out an info-packed email to all participating families as soon as we have our roster finalized.  Be on the lookout!

Postseason Potluck and Awards Ceremony - Tuesday July 15th

Please plan to attend and bring a dish (sign up at the green job signup button next to the event on the schedule).  We will have the pool to ourselves that evening, so it figures to be a fun time to just hang out, if nothing else.  We will also present a bunch of awards and recognize as many swimmers as possible.  

Swimmers of the Week

Sam Lawson 

Coach William says:  "His performance in practice was incredible as he swam the 1000(!) IM while wearing jorts!"  (Note: you can catch this on our insta @newsherwoodstingrays )

Sawyer LeBaron

Coach Claire says:  "He has improved a lot this year, always tries his hardest in practice and is always in a good mood!"

Luke Eyadiel

Coach Graham says:  "He always listens to what he's supposed to be doing and always tries to get better during practice."

Everly Rose

Coach Reese says:  "She is always super enthusiastic and works hard!  She wants to help the team."

Jagges Feltis 

Coach Nollie says: "He is a strong swimmer even when he isn't sure of himself and always comes to practice with a positive attitude!"

James Forrest

Coach Will says: "James has been injured all season, came back last meet, swam hard and well with very little practice!"

Thanks again for a great season thus far, Stingray family.  Let's finish out strong this week!

Thanks and Go Stingrays!

Jeremy and Brooke