2022 Season Information
- Written by: Kanne
- Category: Uncategorized
- Published: June 3, 2022
It’s (finally) that time again! Time to get geared up for the Broadway Sharks Summer League swim season; please read through the following information to help you get ready for the 2022 Shark Season!
This is a lot of information below, but it is all very helpful information. Newer families, please understand the first two weeks of practices are typically chaotic. Parents and swimmers are trying to get in the groove of practices. Coaches are trying to teach, evaluate, and make sure your swimmer is where they need to be skill level wise. Board members are trying to be parents, volunteers, full-time employees, all while trying to make sure things are going smoothly at the pool. Throughout the season practices level out with families on vacations and more practice opportunities.
Practices (June 6th-July 29) Champs (July 30):
Swimmers should bring a towel, goggles, and wear a one-piece bathing suit. Girls should have hair up. Broadway Sharks swim caps will be available for purchase.
There are no requirements to how many practices your child(ren) attend each week. The more practices they attend, the more improvement they will make.
Please note, there will be NO Friday night practices due to pool parties.
Practices for the season begins Monday, June 6th. The first week, only evening practices will be held. We will be sending an email later this weekend to notify you of which practice time your child(ren) will be placed in.
7:10-8:00PM Little Sharks
- When arriving for evening practices, please meet in the grassy area between the pool and playground outside the pool area. Coaches will begin stretching the swimmers there as pool staff will be closing the pools to customers. If you are swimming prior to practice, you will be asked to leave the facility prior to practice.
8:00-9:00PM Big Sharks - When arriving for evening practices, please meet in the grassy area between the pool and playground inside the pool area. Coaches will begin stretching the swimmers there.
Beginning the week of June 13 –
8:45-9:30AM Little Sharks - When arriving for morning practices, please meet in the grassy area between the pool and playground inside the pool area. Coaches will begin stretching the swimmers there.
9:30-10:30AM Big Sharks - When arriving for morning practices, please meet in the grassy area between the pool and playground inside the pool area. Coaches will begin stretching the swimmers there.
7:10PM Little Sharks - When arriving for evening practices, please meet in the grassy area between the pool and playground outside the pool area. Coaches will begin stretching the swimmers there as pool staff will be closing the pools to customers. If you are swimming prior to practice, you will be asked to leave the facility prior to practice.
8:00-9:00PM Big Sharks - When arriving for evening practices, please meet in the grassy area between the pool and playground inside the pool area. Coaches will begin stretching the swimmers there.
Pick up and drop off: Swimmers will enter and exit practice through the main gate. Parents/guardian’s should not leave the immediate area (pool parking lot or park) in the event swimmers need to be dismissed, including due to weather.
Coming to practice: Please arrive to practice no more than 10 minutes before the start of practice and no later than the time of the start of practice. If attending the first group evening practice, all should remain outside of the gates until after warmups. This will allow for the guests of the pool to leave and pool staff to clean the area. Come ready to swim with a suit on. Do not come to practice if you aren’t feeling well.
Cancellations:
We will do our best to notify you of practice cancellations as early as possible. Cancellations are due to weather (storms). Practice is held if it is just raining and there is visibility of the bottom of the pool. The Broadway Sharks uses Remind as our communication platform.
– Download the Remind App; Class Name is Broadway Sharks 2022 (if you were in the Broadway Sharks 2021 you are still in the group); Class Code @bwaysharks.
Fees:
1st swimmer $ 80.00, 2nd swimmer $ 70.00, 3rd swimmer & additional $ 60.00 Please note that you will need to bring exact change or a check made payable to “Broadway Sharks” (sorry, we won’t have change available at signups). Payment is due by Friday, June 10, 2022.No credit cards accepted.
Waiver:
Swimmers and parents must sign a waiver before first practice. Waiver is attached to this email. Please print and bring to first practice.
Meet Information: All meets are scheduled on Tuesday evenings. Meets are as follows: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, and 19, 2022. Champs will be held on Saturday, July 30 at Westover due to JMU’s pool being renovated. To participate in Champs, swimmers have to participate in at least two regular season meets.
A mock meet will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at Broadway. More information will be coming out soon. This is a great way for swimmers/parents to understand how a swim meet works. We will be only doing freestyle (maybe backstroke) during this meet.
Swimmingly App:
Download the swimmingly app.
Who: Broadway Parent/Guardians
When: Season Registration & Sign-Ups open on Jun 3rd
Why: Parents/Guardians, once you register & sign-up your swimmer(s) using the instructions below, they’ll
automatically populate on the roster and become active for the season! Per the Swimmingly® Child Protection Policy, as
a guardian, you will have oversight of your swimmer(s) and can invite other parents/guardians/grandparents that you
wish to affiliate with your swimmers in the Swimmingly® Clubhouse!
You must register & sign-up your swimmer(s) using these instructions to participate in the season.
The Swimmingly® Clubhouse will be your home for your swimmer results, meet declarations, time improvements, best times, and MORE!
The steps below are required for ALL (new and returning) swimmers to swim in meets this season. Please take action ASAP so we can get ready for the swim season!
Broadway
Club Registration Code
26880f6a-3afc-11eb-83f7-c2b3e1fb23ce
https://clubhouse.swimmingly.app/clubs/register/26880f6a-3afc-11eb-83f7-c2b3e1fb23ce (Direct URL link)
Returning Parents with an active Swimmingly® account
Go here for step-by-step instructions to register & sign-up your swimmer(s) using the Club Registration Code:
https://support.swimmingly.app/returning-parent-register (Direct link)
New Parents without an active Swimmingly® account
Go for step-by-step instructions to register & sign-up your swimmer(s) using the Club Registration Code:
https://support.swimmingly.app/new-parent-register (Direct link)
Swimming Gear:
We do not require team suits. Girls should have one piece bathing suits. Boys should have swim suits with no shirts. Our colors are green/black. SwimOutlet is a great place to find cheap bathing suits. Our team store – https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/bwaysharks?frm=fyt
Coaches will do some training with fins later in the season. We have some for swimmers, but if you would like to purchase your own to ensure they fit, you are more than welcome too.
Swim caps are recommended, we have Broadway Sharks swim caps on sale for $10.
Shark Gear:
These orders will be taken online and will be due Friday, June 10, 2022. This is different from the annual team t-shirt. More information will soon be available on the website. https://broadwaysharks.com/ Not required.
Annual Team T-Shirt:
2022 T-shirt designs* are due June 10th; voting will take place June 13-17 during practices. Orders will be taken June 20-24. Names of team members are on the back of the shirt. Previous Winner Designs
– The design for this t-shirt is a contest. Swimmers are invited to design the front of the t-shirt. Entries should be on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of plain paper (printer or cardstock) no lined paper. Designs must be in no more than two colors.
Individual/Team Pictures:
Individual and team pictures will be taken at the Broadway pool by Christa Gitchell on Thursday, June 16th – Please fill out the order form before arriving at the pool and have payment ready (check and exact cash only) to minimize the exchange of items. Order forms will be available at practice prior to photo day.
Facebook Page:
Please go and join the group and then add your Facebook friends that are also members of the Sharks. Here is the link for the Sharks Facebook page, this is a closed group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/266781596816702/
Stroke & Turn (Parents):
Mark your calendars! Stroke and Turn Clinic from 6:30 – 8:00PM at JMU tonight in Godwin Hall (building Champs is held). This is an important role for volunteers to participate in as each swim meet there are stroke and turn judges needed. There will also be one held on Friday, June 17 – same time – same place.
Volunteer Information:
Volunteer information will be sent out in a different email. It is another lengthy email.
Fundraiser:
Please make sure to get your Duck Race tickets. We have added five races this year, so we have plenty to sell. Race is Saturday, July 9 and those that purchase tickets don’t have to be present to win. Cash prizes for winners.
Contact Information:
Head coach is Amanda Nesselrodt (broadwayheadcoach@gmail.com).
Board members include:
Jen Dove jdove@rockingham.k12.va.us
Erica Kann kannes@jmu.edu
Marissa Keagy marissa.keagy@yahoo.com
Mariea McNeill mcneilma@jmu.edu
Lanette Smith lanettefsmith@gmail.com
Please know that all parents that aren’t coaches are volunteers and have full-time jobs. We will be in touch as soon as time permits.
General email for the Sharks is bwaysharks@gmail.com. We are always open for comments and suggestions, so feel free to contact us! GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!
