2023 Broadway Sharks Swim Season Is Here!
- Written by: Kanne
- Category: Uncategorized
- Published: May 31, 2023
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 2023 Shark Season!
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.
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 and more information can be found at the following website – Sharks – Home of the Broadway, VA Sharks Swim Team (bwaysharks.com)
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. 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) or unexpected pool maintenance. Practice is held if it is just raining and there is visibility of the bottom of the pool. The Broadway Sharks uses the RemindMe as our communication platform.
Download the Remind App; Class Name is Broadway Sharks 2023 (if you were in the Broadway Sharks 2021 you are still in the group); Class Code @bwaysharks.
Week #1 (May 31)
Wednesday, May 31 –
7:00-8:00PM Little Sharks (10 & Under) 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 (11 & Up) 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.
Thursday, June 1 – 7:00-8:00PM Little Sharks (10 & Under) & 8:00-9:00PM Big Sharks (11 & Up)
Friday, June 2 – NO PRACTICE (Online registration closes)
Week #2 (June 5)
Monday – Thursday – Evening practices continue
Friday – NO PRACTICE (Annual Team T-Shirt Designs Due)
2023 T-shirt designs* are due June 9th; voting will take place June 12-16 during practices. Orders will be taken June 19-23. Names of team members and coaches 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 (no lined paper). Designs must be in no more than two colors. Designs can be sent to bwaysharks@gmail.com
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.
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/
Head Coach is Amanda Nesselrodt
Board members include:
Jen Dove (1 swimmer)
Erica Kann (3 swimmers)
Marissa Keagy (1 swimmer)
Aarika Malca (1 swimmer)
John Skelly (2 swimmers)
Lanette Smith (4 swimmers)
General email for the Sharks is bwaysharks@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.
GO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!