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It is here! 

Before you come – 

1. SwimminglyFan has been updated – this is how you find out what your swimmer is swimming. Select the SwimminglyFan App; Select Meets; Select Mock Meet 1 and then Mock Meet 2 (more information about that below); select my swimmers and you will see what event, heat, and lane number they will be in. Also, you will see their three digit code – remember to put that on their hand, wrist, or arm so they can show the timer after the race.

  • The EVENT – is the main number. HEAT – is within that main event number (heats are based on the number of swimmers in that particular event). LANE is which lane your swimmer will swim in. 

2. Make sure to pack/bring the following – 

  • Swimsuit, goggles, swimcap, towel(extra towel), water, and sharpie
  • Chairs, blankets, snacks, water, etc. (on real meet nights there will be a concession stand). Please leave your tents at home during this meet as it will be shorter than a regular meet and there will be more chaos due to the first timers and pictures.

Tonight – 

  • Arrive at 6:45 and line up shortest to tallest outside the gate with your bathing suit on (goggles and swim caps are not needed at this time). Team pictures will be at 7PM
  • Make sure you have exact change and your order form ready to go. If you are getting a sibling picture – only one form is needed. I will have some available beginning at 6:45
  • Parents stay outside the gates until instructed to come in. Please stay in the grassy area and not block the entrance gates.
  • If getting individual pictures when your child comes out from the team picture please line up on the sidewalk (little sharks first) – you will be informed when to enter the pool.
  • If you have volunteered for the meet (WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS), once you get into the pool area (approximately 7:10PM), please report to the scoretable – please stay clear of where Christa Gitchell is taking pictures
  • After pictures – write your swimmers three digit code on them!!! A lot of swimmers also mark their events, heats, lanes on their bodies

Mock Meet Information – 

  • Due to the length of the Mock Meet (it is only 12 events) we will be doing two tonight. The first meet will be using all the volunteers that signed up to do the “first half”. The Mock Meet will be all swimmers swimming freestyle.
  • We will be having a Mock Meet 2 directly after that (those will be the volunteers that signed up for the “second half”. This meet will again have all the 10 and unders swim freestyle and 11 & up swimming backstroke.
  • We hope all the swimmers participate in both of them to assist with nerves and understanding of the process.
  • We hope to begin the Mock Meet no later than 7:45PM; we should be done no later than 9PM.
  • We have Clerk of Courses which help the swimmers get to where they need to go. Family/friends – you will have to pay attention to know when to send your swimmer(s) over. We do have a flipchart that will help you know when to send them.

There is a lot of movement happening tomorrow night, so please be patient. We are going to try and make the meet as realistic as possible to assist those newer swimmers/families understand the process of organized chaos.

I hope I have covered everything. As always board members will be around to assist and answer any questions. 

Erica

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Good evening,

Prior to tomorrow

We are still in need of some parents to make their declaration on their swimmer(s) as well as making sure their swimmer(s) are registered in Swimmingly. 

If your family has decided not to participate in swimming, please let us know so we can remove your information. We have to pay a fee per swimmer and submit numbers to insurance – so this is important.

If your swimmer(s) are not swimming in the meet, you need to go in and enter “no”. Marissa has been emailing, texting, and calling families, but still waiting on several to do so. To make the declaration use the Swimmingly Clubhouse (Swimmingly ™). If you have a desktop, it is easier to do it. The SwimminglyFan will be where your swimmer(s) results will appear tomorrow night.

We still need volunteers!!! This is a great way to learn. You can be a timer, if you are able to order anything on a touchscreen. If you are planning to do the Stroke and Turn training, please sign up to be a Stroke & Turn Judge tomorrow. A great time to practice for all positions! Shortest volunteer night of the season. Swim Meets: June 16, 2022 Mock Swim Meet (signupgenius.com)

Thursday Night

Please arrive outside the gates of the pool beginning at 6:45PM with their bathing suits on. We will have someone organizing the kids shortest to tallest to then walk them in for the team picture which will occur no later than 7PM. At this time only swimmers are allowed within the gates. Parents will not be allowed in the gated area until at least 7:10PM unless they are within the gates with their child for individual pictures. After the team picture we will have all the swimmers exit the pool area. For those that want individual pictures, please line up outside the fence area (little sharks getting pictures first) and we will escort a few families in at a time until the pool is closed. Please make sure you have your order forms ready to go with exact payment. Not using credit cards will assist the process move faster. 

After pictures, make sure your swimmer(s) has a three digit code (found in swimminglyFan app – next to your swimmers name. Example BWAY 371) be written on your child’s body (arm/hand) where they can easily show it to a timer after they swim. Get used to sharpie drawings on your child(ren)…it is a BIG part of swimming. Some kids get very creative on meet nights.

We hope to begin the Mock Meet no later than 7:45. There is a lot of movement happening tomorrow night, so please be patient. We are going to try and make the meet as realistic as possible to assist those newer swimmers/families understand the process of organized chaos.

I will be at both practices tonight if you have questions. This Mock Meet is to help everyone get ready for how the process will work. For next Tuesday’s meet we are looking to have declarations due by Friday night, so be watching for communications of when that opens. We are waiting on Spotswood.

We have 55 ducks to still hand out, please stop by and grab another duck if you need them.Duck money/tickets are due Friday, July 1. If you have them ready, bring them tonight or tomorrow night.

Families that need to stop by the registration table – 

– Almquist

– Arellano

– Bacon

– Briggs

– Carr

– Crider

– Driver

– Emerson

– Knick

– Mclaughlin

– Mongold

– Phillips

– Ray

– Strawderman

– Toothman

Erica

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Good evening,

We are entering our second week of the 2022 season. This week there are a lot of to-dos for parents. 

Items due by Tuesday, June 14

1. Payment for your swimmer(s). We have to have final numbers for insurance purposes. If your swimmer(s) have decided not to swim, please respond to this email ASAP.

2. As mentioned before, swim meets take a lot of volunteers. Please sign up today! This Thursday we will be having a mock meet, this is a perfect time for both you and your swimmers to participate without the crowd and pressure of a normal swim meet. https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=9040545adae2da6f49-june2&view=standard

3. Declaring your swimmer(s) status for the mock meet – instructions will be sent tomorrow.

Items due by Wednesday, June 15

1. We are asking that each family stop by the registration table either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday for us to double check all things for your swimmers. 

Thursday Night – Mock Meet/Pictures

We are asking all swimmers to arrive at the pool at 7:10PM. We will begin practice by taking the team picture. We will then begin with little sharks followed by big sharks. While big sharks take their pictures, little sharks will warm up. We are hoping to get the meet underway by 7:45PM. All volunteers, please stay at the pool so we can get everything set up ready to go!

Items due by Friday, June 17

1. Voting for Team T-Shirts. We had 20 submissions. Beginning tomorrow at practice, electronic voting will take place.

2. Stroke & Turn Judge – We are in need of more volunteers to take this training. This is the only volunteer position that training needs to be taken. As of now we only have two Broadway parents that have completed the course. Training will be held this Friday at Godwin Hall, 344 on JMU Campus from 6:30 – 8pm.

Schedule Week of June 13 – 17

  • Monday – AM & PM Practice
  • Tuesday – AM & PM Practice
  • Wednesday – AM & PM Practice
  • Thursday
    • AM Practice
    • PM – Pictures (Individual & Team by Gitchell’s Photography)
             – Mock Meet (Swimmer signups coming soon through Swimmingly Clubhouse)
  • Friday – AM Practice

Volunteers Needed – Don’t wait, sign up today!

This information will be on the website tomorrow.

Go Sharks!

Broadway Sharks Board

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  • Please note that dogs are not allowed within the fence area of the pool. If you wish to bring your dog(s) to practice, remain outside the gates. This came as a request from the pool.
  • Don’t forget to have your swimmer(s) vote on their favorite design by Friday. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKKURRyVBz4ajLSXe2LjZeG1799K24xRZTbUIg8Q8aSH5zwA/viewform?usp=sf_link
  • Team pictures will be taken at 7PM on Thursday, so please have your swimmers at the pool and ready to go. Specific details will be sent later as there will be a lot happening on Thursday. Order forms will be available at the registration table. Make up individual pictures will be on Thursday, June 23.
  • We still need volunteers and would love to see some new names on the list! Great time to learn – Swim Meets: June 16, 2022 Mock Swim Meet (signupgenius.com)

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Due to maintenance happening Wednesday and Thursday at the pool we will be unable to practice for the remainder of the week.

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Don’t Forget the 2022 Annual Team T-Shirt designs and Shark Gear Orders are due Friday, June 10.

Voting will take place June 13-17 during practices and online (only swimmers vote). 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. Submit to bwaysharks@gmail.com

Shark Gear Orders can be completed through the following website. Broadway Sharks

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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!!!!!!!!!!

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The End of the Year Broadway Sharks Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 15 from 5-8PM at Broadway Park, Shelter #3. This event is for parents, swimmers, grandparents, siblings, and more. Each family is asked to bring two dishes within your designated category based on last name (see below).

A – D – Desserts
E – L – Some type of meat or main dish
M – S – Some type of veggie
T – Z – Some type of salad

There will be A LOT going on during the evening. Awards will be presented in small groups, more information will be provided. We will eat at 5:30PM. We will have some backyard games for families to play throughout the evening. Ribbons will also be handed out.

If you are interested in serving on the Broadway Sharks Board, please let me know. We typically meet once a month virtually (closer to the season sometimes twice a month) to make sure all is ready for the swim season. We are also looking for volunteers to head up tasks for next season, you don’t have to be on the board to serve. Concessions, volunteers, team t-shirts, End of Season Celebration, ribbons, tshirt competition, Duck Race, etc. 

We look forward to seeing everyone. Mark your calendars for the 2022 Season. Be sure to keep up-to-date by using the Broadway Sharks website.

Sunday, May 1 – 2022 Registration Opens

June – TBD Practice begins

Tuesday, June 14 – Mock Meet (7:30PM)

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 – @ Spotswood (6PM)

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 – Massanuttten (6PM)

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 – East Rock (6PM)

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 – Ashby (6PM)

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 – @ Westover (6PM)

Saturday, July 30, 2022 – Champs (10 & Under – AM; 11& Over – PM)

Erica 

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Champs Broadway Volunteers – Due TODAY – Swim Meets: Champs (signupgenius.com) Each team participating is required to provide volunteers. Please sign up by Monday to volunteer. Volunteers and swimmers are the only ones allowed on the pool deck at JMU. This year Broadway is responsible for cleaning up following Champs. We need timers, those to place labels on ribbons, a gym announcer (announcing which swimmers need to report to Clerk of Course), Stroke & Turn Judges.

Ashby Swim Meet Volunteers – Due TODAY – Swim Meets: July 20, 2021 Swim Meet (signupgenius.com) We still need volunteers for tomorrow night’s meet. I hope that if you haven’t volunteered this season you do it this meet or at Champs.

Sign In/Out – Due Tuesday, July 20 In order to participate in Champs, your swimmer must have participated in at least 2 regular season meets.   We need all swimmers to complete a meet information form online at https://forms.gle/SbBgPu5vBfAKiRfDA by Tuesday, July 20 at 10pm.  

Champs Heat Sheets – Due Friday, July 23 – https://forms.gle/vizTu7kwCMytwhpj8 – Sign up to order your heat sheet for champs. $5 per pack. Checks/cash can be submitted to Broadway Sharks and we will pay the league the lump sum.

Mark you calendars – 

Wednesday, July 28 – Practice will be held at JMU from 7-8PM.

Sunday, August 15 – End of the season picnic and tenure awards from 5-8PM at Broadway Park, Shelter #3.

Erica

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Good evening all – 
Champs is scheduled for Saturday, July 31, but we have four urgent deadlines.

  • 8:20AM 10 & Under Warm Ups
  • 9:00AM 10 & Under Champs
  • 12:20PM 11 & Over Warm Ups
  • 1:00PM 11 & Over Champs

Heat Ads – Due tomorrow (Friday, July 16) to this email – Sample below – will be black and white. Advertise your business, give a shout out to your swimmer, etc. Send your ad to bwaysharks@gmail.com.

Pre-ordering of heat sheets is due by July 23 – I am waiting to hear the cost of these.
– Business Card Size Ad – $15- 1/4 Page Ad – $25- 1/2 Page Ad – $50- Full Page Ad – $100


Champs T-Shirt Orders – Due Sunday, July 18

https://commonwealth-promotional-9c2d82fe-dc44-426a-8508-2f82d70ec2a3.printavo.com/merch/broadway-sharks-champs-store—2021

Champs Broadway Volunteers – Due Monday, July 19 – Swim Meets: Champs (signupgenius.com)

Each team participating is required to provide volunteers. Please sign up by Monday to volunteer. Volunteers and swimmers are the only ones allowed on the pool deck at JMU. This year Broadway is responsible for cleaning up following Champs.

We need timers, those to place labels on ribbons, a gym announcer (announcing which swimmers need to report to Clerk of Course), Stroke & Turn Judges.

Sign In/Out – Due Tuesday, July 20

In order to participate in Champs, your swimmer must have participated in at least 2 regular season meets.   We need all swimmers to complete a meet information form online at https://forms.gle/SbBgPu5vBfAKiRfDA by Sunday, July 18th at 10pm.  

Go Sharks!

Sharks