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Sunday, May 25 Email

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Good evening,

This is the beginning of many Sunday evening emails as we are gearing up for the season! I will continue sending emails to the 2025 and 2024 rosters until sign-ups conclude, so everyone is getting the same information.

PRACTICE UPDATES

Morning practices will not begin until Monday, June 9, 2025

VOLUNTEERS

It is great to be where we are with volunteer signups! Thank you! 

Those new to swim team will see volunteer spots named Events 1-30 and then 31-End. We divide volunteer roles midway through each meet. You can refer to the order of events here for more details. The number of heats per event can vary depending on the size of the team we’re competing against, as some teams are smaller than others.

Swim meets begin at 6:00 PM and must conclude by 10:00 PM. That said, over the past few seasons, we’ve typically wrapped up and cleared out by around 9:15 PM.

EQUIPMENT/TEAM GEAR

We don’t require the purchase of equipment, team bathing suits, etc. However, here are some guidelines/suggestions on things you should have. 

  • Meet Bathing Suits: Must be one piece. Our colors are green and black, so I encourage swimmers to have those colors on their bathing suits. They can be either all green, all black, or a mix. 
  • Practice Bathing Suits: Must be one piece.
  • Swim Caps: Team swim caps will be on sale for $10 at the beginning of the season. 
  • Shark Gear: When you sign up, you will get an email with more information. However, in summary, instead of ordering gear from board members, orders/payments will be placed directly with Swimoutlet. 5% of sales come back to our team.
  • Googles: You can purchase any that work for your swimmer(s), we just ask that they only cover their eyes.
  • Fins: Fridays are known as ‘Fin Fridays,’ when swimmers practice using fins. While our team has a good supply available, we can’t guarantee we will have a pair of your swimmer’s size. 

GRADUATING SENIOR?

If you will be graduating from High School this June, please respond to this email as VSL has a scholarship opportunity.

STROKE & TURN JUDGE TRAINING

We can’t compete in meets without certified Stroke & Turn officials. This is a great way to get involved and enjoy the best view of the action! No registration needed, and it’s free to attend!

May 29 | 6-7 PM | James Madison University, Hartman Hall, Room 1000

Stroke & Turn IN-PERSON (Highly recommended for new judges)

Parking is available right across from Hartman Hall in the P lot. Enter through the main doors, turn left when you arrive in the lobby, and the room will be in the back left corner. 

UPCOMING WEEK OF EVENTS

Thursday, May 29 – With the weather forecast, this has changed from Tuesday.Test the WatersSwim Team: Test the Waters 2025Please share with any families who are thinking about swimming. 
Thursday, May 29Stroke & Turn Training6-7PMJMU, Hartman Hall, Room, 1000

Sharks Google Calendar: www.bwaysharks.com 

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REGISTRATION
If your swimmer is doing Test the Waters or if you have at least one swimmer doing Test the Waters, wait for approval before registering.

Instructions:

Go Sharks! 

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Erica Kann, President
Broadway Sharks Swim Team

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