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Pictures are scheduled for this evening beginning at 7PM. Team pictures are scheduled for 7:45PM. Practice will be held as normal. 


With the pool closing at 7PM, please line up outside the main gates if you arrive prior to 7PM. A board member or Christa will direct you into the pool when they are ready. 


If weather cancels pictures, they will be rescheduled for Thursday, June 24. An announcement will be posted on Facebook and through the Remind App. 


Makeup pictures are scheduled for Thursday, July 8.

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Good afternoon,
I know there is a lot of information coming your way as the first meet is quickly approaching. Bullet points below of items that need to be completed.
Tuesday, June 22 Meet – Completed by tonight – Wednesday, June 16

Friday, June 18 Mock Swim Meet – This is to provide an opportunity for everyone (mainly for new software) to test things out. Great time to volunteer for the first time or try out a new position.

Erica

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MEET INFO – June 22, 2021

Swimmers will need to be at the pool at 5:00 pm.

Broadway’s warm ups will begin at 5:20 pm.

Meet will begin at 6 (weather permitting) no later than 7 and must conclude by 10pm whether they are completed.  The swimmers have been working on good sportsmanship during practice, so try to remind them – when you finish a race, stay in the water until EVERYONE in the heat has finished. The first meet with it being virtual, events will move faster.

The swim meets are “organized chaos” so be patient as everyone finds their places!  Remember to ask any parent around you if you have questions; they will be happy to help you. Swimmers will need to look for the number charts for their events at the Clerk of Course – the Clerk of Course will be a block of chairs set up in rows of six behind the diving boards.  Once the swimmer reports to the Clerk of Course, the folks who are working will line them up and get them to where they need to be.  Parents of young swimmers might want to wait at the end of their lane with a towel to greet them and congratulate them after they finish! 

NON-PARTICIPATION IN THE MEETS

It is most important to sign out your swimmer if they aren’t able to attend a meet by filling out the following link.  https://forms.gle/9PZPzcTjb7p8bMBV8 Please do this by Wednesday, June 16, 2021. This sign out is only for the June 22, 2021 meet.

PARTICIPATION – SWIMMINGLY APP – MUST DO TO HAVE YOUR SWIMMER PARTICIPATE IN MEETS

If your child would like to inform the strokes they are interested in swimming, please complete the following form by Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021. https://forms.gle/9PZPzcTjb7p8bMBV8 (same form – it will ask you additional questions)) Swimmers are able to swim up to 3 individual and 2 relay races. This process will be for this meet only. In the future you will declare swimmers within the Swimmingly App.

If you have not yet registered your swimmers for Swimmingly® please make sure you do that now! You must register your swimmers to participate in the season. This will be your home for results, declarations, best times and MORE!

The steps below are required for ALL (new and returning) swimmers to swim in a meet this season. Please help us so we can get ready for the swim season!
Please follow these steps to enter each of your swimmers:

1. Sign-up for your Swimmingly Clubhouse account at clubhouse.swimmingly.app
2. Go to the Broadway sign up page at https://clubhouse.swimmingly.app/clubs/register/26880f6a-3afc-11eb-83f7-c2b3e1fb23ce
 – Once logged in, enter your swimmer sign-up code (copy and paste):26880f6a-3afc-11eb-83f7-c2b3e1fb23ce
3. Choose the swim season you want to sign your children up for!
4. Select your children. If you have any children that are new to the team or that you don’t see listed, you can click the ‘Add Swimmer’ button to add them. Click Submit.
5. Once you see all your swimmers listed, click the radio box to select your swimmers and click ‘Sign-Up!’
6. The team has already paid the fees for  your swimmer so not payment information should be requested.
7. That’s it! your children are ready for a fun swim season 🏊‍♂️😄🏊‍♀️

If you need a friendly video for a visual, watch this: https://swimmingly.wistia.com/medias/i7sfwdq8yg

VOLUNTEERS

Since the first meet is virtual we have to fill all volunteer positions. We are looking for volunteers to shadow the meet director this season to assist us in the future. Sign up by clicking the following link. Please note that the times may not match up exactly. We will need volunteers for the entire meet, but they are broken into two parts. The first half of the meet (through event 30)  and the second half (starting at event 31). Swim Meets: June 22, 2021 Swim Meet (signupgenius.com)

First year participating? Information about competitive swimming can be found here. Order of events can be found here. How to read results can be found here.

All Meets:

·         Timer – Beginner position. Record times for one lane of swimmers using your own phone. (Download the Swimmingly app – not Swimmingly Fan). Attend briefing at 5:40 (prior to meet), and work ½ of meet. See every start & finish up close.

·         Clerk of Course – Beginner position, can be done with small children. Organize swimmers into lanes in the clerk of course area. On the job training and work ½ of the meet.

·         Stroke and Turn Judges – Requires prior training. Watch each event to ensure legal strokes and turns by swimmers. Attend briefing at 5:40 (prior to meet), and work ½ of meet. The best seat at every meet.

Home Meets Only:

·         Set Up – Beginner position. Especially good for parents in 8 and under groups and can be done with small children. Set up pool deck, chairs, lane numbers, clerk of course area, starter/scoring tent & equipment. Please arrive no later than 5:00 PM.

·         Clean Up – Beginner position. Best for parents of kids swimming late events. Can be done with small children. Clean up and put equipment away after the meet. Ensure pool deck is left tidy. Recruit friends and strangers to help as the pool closes at 10.

·         Relay and Sweeps – Intermediate position. One person during relays (events 1-7 during first half, and events 52,53, 60-62) to confirm legal take-offs of all relays. One person to identify finishing order of all races.

  • Hospitality – Beginner position. Take drinks to volunteers during the meet.

Donations

We are looking for donations of drinks, candy, etc. for the concession stand. Please take a moment to see if there is anything you are willing to donate. Please bring items to practice prior to Tuesday. We have two home meets and funds made through the concession stand are used for the Sharks Swim Team. Concessions Donations: Concession Donations (signupgenius.com)

Make sure swimmers have the following:

  • Extra towels or extra clothing as evenings sometimes get cool.
  • Bathing suit
  • Sharpie (write their events on their arms)
  • Goggles
  • Water/Light Snacks (We will have a concession stand open with these items as well).

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Good afternoon,

It is hard to believe we are in our third week of the 2021 swim season.

PRACTICE

Please note that there will not be Wednesday night practices this week or next. The pool will be using these two nights for make up pool parties. The weeks schedule will be as follows: Monday – Friday morning and Monday, Tuesday, and, Thursday evening

SWIM MEETS

The swim schedule is now posted on the website. More information will be sent by Wednesday about our first swim meet which will be at home. We will need volunteers! Champs will be held on Saturday, July 31 at JMU (more information to come).

PICTURES

Christa Gitchell will be taking individual and team photos next Monday, June 21. Individual pictures will begin at 6:45PM and a team photo will be taken at 7:15PM. Please be mindful that the pool will be open between 6:45 – 7:00. We will begin handing out order forms tomorrow. An electronic version was sent through email. Make up pictures will be taken Thursday, July 8.

FUNDRAISER

We will begin handing out information tomorrow. I have created a Facebook event that provides more details. The Duck Race will be held on Saturday, July 10 at 10AM at Heritage Park. We hope that all swimmers will participate in selling tickets.

Erica

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Current 2021 swimmers, we invite you vote for your favorite design. Click the number UNDER your favorite picture to vote! Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom! We have 21 amazing designs! 1 vote per swimmer please. Voting is open until 11:59PM Wednesday, June 16, 2021. The winning design will be announced on Thursday.https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc3Cf7sVZnn…/viewform

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Good afternoon,

Please be mindful that the Broadway Pool doesn’t close until 7PM and evening practices don’t begin until 7:10PM. Unless you are already in the pool area, please wait to enter closer to practice time to allow for pool staff to clean the pool deck before entering. Also, please leave the entrance way clear to allow those enjoying the pool until closing to exit.

We have had several t-shirt designs submitted, thank you. Swimmers have until tomorrow tomorrow submit them. Voting will begin on Monday.

Erica

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Good Afternoon,


Congratulations to all swimmers on a successful first week of the season! As we move into the second week below are some updates and announcements for all families. 
Practices for the week of June 7th

Tuesday PM

Wednesday AM 
        Thursday PM
        Friday AM

Practices beginning June 14th and forward Monday AM & PM
         Tuesday* AM  (PM swim meet or practice)
         Wednesday** AM
         Thursday AM & PM
         Friday AM

Practice Times

Morning – Little Sharks 8:45 – 9:30AM & Big Sharks 9:30 – 10:30AMEvening – Little Sharks 7:10 – 8:00PM & Big Sharks 8:00 – 9:00PM

*Practice will also be held on Tuesday evenings when we do not have a swim meet.
         **Practice will be held on Wednesday evenings when the pool is available for our use. We will send out a notification on Tuesday evenings regarding Wednesday PM practices.

Payment & Wavier Forms Due        All waivers and payments are due no later than this Friday morning (June 11th). Beginning with practices on June 14th, swimmers will not be allowed to practice until payment is received.

Practice Cancelation/Delay InformationInclement weather will occasionally interfere with practices and swim meets. We are utilizing the Remind App and the Broadway Sharks Facebook Group to share all delay and cancelation information.  Stop by the registration table during a practice if you would like assistance getting signed up for these notifications.

This information can also be found on the website. Sharks – Home of the Broadway, VA Sharks Swim Team (bwaysharks.com)


Remember to submit your Annual T-Shirt Designs by this Friday. Annual Team T-shirt Design Contest – Sharks (bwaysharks.com)

Erica

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Good afternoon,

It was great to see so many swimmers in the pool. The number of swimmers per practice will decrease when morning practices begin. To keep up with emails and information, please use the Broadway Sharks website. Sharks – Home of the Broadway, VA Sharks Swim Team (bwaysharks.com)

To become a Stroke & Turn Judge for the season, attend one of the two virtual training sessions being offered. This is one volunteer position we must have for meets.

Topic: VSL Officials training, Monday, June 7 6-7:30pm
Time: Jun 7, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86077100986?pwd=bklMaldiVi9xM3gzOHowMEdFZmI2QT09

Topic: VSL Officials training, Saturday, June 12 9-10:30am
Time: Jun 12, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87200831636?pwd=RFRjeUxCZzVGQXRreTBUSUgzUjdydz09

Erica

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2021 T-shirt designs are due June 11th. They can be submitted in-person or electronically to bwaysharks@gmail.com. Voting will be open for swimmers to vote electronically June 14-16. Orders will be taken through the website June 17-23. Names of team members are on the back of these shirts. 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.2019 and 2020 designs can be found on the website https://bwaysharks.com/annual-team-t-shirt/

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Good evening,


There isn’t a pool party scheduled for tomorrow night, so we WILL have practices. Little Sharks (10- & Under) is from 7:10PM – 8:00PM. Big Sharks (11 & Up) will be from 8:00 – 9:00PM. 

You are no longer required to sign up to attend practices as you are able.

If you didn’t pay tonight, we will have the table set up this week and next week. Shark gear is on sale through the link that you registered on. You can pay for that now. 

If you think you missed anything, please visit the website. https://bwaysharks.com

Swim caps are available for $10 at the pool.
Erica 

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