Hey everyone, we had a wonderful evening last night celebrating our community with some beautiful weather, some really kind words, and a lot of really great food and fun in the pool! I have a recap of the awards that were received last night, but because I can't not send a long email, a couple thanks that I neglected to give last night!

First, thank you to all our families for the generous and thoughtful gifts that were given to the coaches and reps. They really mean a lot to us. I personally cherish a handwritten note or picture from the kids and have seen how they impact our coaches quite a bit as well. Your support and impact, especially for our teenage coaches, is immeasurable. Thank you!

Second, Brooke Keit. Thank you! She does so much behind the scenes and provides so much to this community that cannot be measured. We have joked about how we are complete opposites, which is what I think works so well, but we approach swim team from the same basis: What is best for the kids? I'm very proud and fortunate to call her one of my dearest friends. Thank you, Brooke!

Third, our Steering Committee. They do so much work to prepare for the season and make it run smoothly. Please thank THEM when you see them. A special shout-out to Shama Whitley, who has run our concessions for many years and will be moving on. She is one of my favorite people to be around and has made a massive impact on our community. Thank you!

OK, enough from this old sap, here are the awards. If you weren't able to attend, I'm happy to drop off any awards in your mailbox; just let me know! Any ribbons and silver caps are in the normal ribbon boxes on the pool deck and either myself or any of the coach/lifeguards can get them for you when you see us at the pool. I have attached a list of the silver cap winners and I've also attached a team picture, which I somehow didn't consider doing until someone reminded me last night. Also, a picture of the LOADED bags that our families donated to the YMCA's New Beginnings Project! You guys rule!

High Point Winners

Based on the number of individual points scored in dual meets this season.

• 6U Girls: Molly Forrest with 29 points
• 6U Boys: Chandler Fadley with 31 points
• 7-8 Girls: Lucy Keit with 48 points
• 7-8 Boys: William Sunil Andersen with 58 points
• 9-10 Girls: Charlotte Corsaro with 66 points
• 9-10 Boys: Kane Feltis with 81 points
• 11-12 Girls: Libby Keit with 90 points
• 11-12 Boys: Grant Wolfe with 86 points
• 13-14 Girls: Lake Hall with 77 points
• 13-14 Boys: Hawken Tate with 75 points
• 15-18 Girls: Claire Isaac with 75 points
• 15-18 Boys: Sam Lawson with 64 points

Most Improved

Based both on the number of times improved and the overall percent improved

• 6U Girls: Rowyn Schindler - improved 7 times and an average of 21.01%
• 6U Boys: Russell Horton - improved 6 times and an average 19.29%
• 7-8 Girls: Sam Thomas - improved 9 times and an average of 22.76%
• 7-8 Boys: James Forrest - improved 14 times and an average of 13.03%
• 9-10 Girls: Cora Eberle - improved 9 times and an average of 15.36%
• 9-10 Boys: Bennett Schindler - improved 11 times and an average of 7.73%
• 11-12 Girls: Rosalie Hoeing - improved 10 times and an average of 7.08%
• 11-12 Boys: Micah Thomas - improved 12 times and an average of 10.97%
• 13-14 Girls: Haddie Hoeing - Improved 13 times and an average of 2.77%
• 13-14 Boys: Cash Kirley - improved 12 times and an average of 2.99%
• 15-18 Girls: Reese Powell - improved 10 times and an average of 3.95%
• 15-18 Boys: Will Strathman - improved 10 times and an average of 3.36%

Relay Specialists

Special recognition for those swimmers who supported the team at finals by swimming in relays

• Claire Smith
• Olivia Stanley
• Gracie Hiatt
• Lennox Rose
• Hunter Dressler
• Miles May
• Hugh Minta
• Andrew Wolfe
• Archer Farley
• Ruby Horton
• Jansyn Smith
• Catherine Suter
• Emmy Cooke
• Gibson Minta
• Grant Bishop
• Reece Thompson-Moose
• Carter Corsaro
• Chilly Tate
• Olivia Lewis
• Reagan Presutti

Little Rays Graduates

These swimmers started in Little Rays and graduated to swimming in at least one meet this season!

• Hudson Bowers
• Lennox Rose
• Dean Krings
• Clara Smith

Swimmer Swaggies

• Handshake Queen - Everly Rose
• Fashionistas - Noel Bartley & Chilly Tate
• Swimming Twinsies - Jayce Cassidy & Brooks Walser (average difference in times of their 50 yard events is just 0.63 seconds) AND John Strathman & Cooper Parent (average difference in times of their 50 yard events is just 0.43 seconds)
• Cheer Captain - Molly Cavanaugh
• Theme Queens - Tilley and Emmy Cooke
• Most Graceful Relay - Sam Lawson, Noel Bartley, Ford Shively, Will Strathman

Adult Swaggies

• The Handyman Award - Gil Rose (building our 6U and Little Rays Platforms)
• The Cheerleader Award - Rob Ferguson (color coded highlighted heat sheets)
• Dream Team - Mark Meeks, Brooke Keit, Dave Mcgrady (new tents!)
• Travel Planners - Tompson-Moose Family - coming back from the beach a day early to be at finals
• Parents/Grandparents of the Year - Jim & Eileen Kane

Coaches Awards

• Reese: Violet Hartman + Ryland Muuss
• Claire: Lucy Irvin + Sawyer LeBaron
• Isabella: Ruby Horton + Everett Minta
• Will: Katy Meeks + Hudson Foote
• Graham: Archer Farley + Ella Heinecke
• Nollie: Isla Morrison + Hudson Bowers
• Sam: Sullivan Rose + Veda Wilkinson
• Jenn: Olivia Stanley + Luke Thompson

Golden Clipboard Volunteer of the Year: Maria Olson

Golden Speedo Award: Graham Presutti

Reminder: Report Cards and Final Ribbons in Folders

Thanks and Go Stingrays!

Jeremy