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Good Evening, Sharks Families!

It’s here—the season will kick off tomorrow! Let the organized chaos begin! If you’re new to swim team life, you’ll soon see why we call it that. There’s a lot happening: schedules, updates, events, and more. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!

The Broadway Sharks are unable to accept credit card payments for on-site purchases. We gladly accept cash or checks. 

UPCOMING WEEK OF EVENTS

Monday, June 2Evening Practice WebsiteBroadway Pool
Tuesday, June 3Evening Practice WebsiteBroadway Pool
Wednesday, June 4Evening Practice WebsiteBroadway Pool
Thursday, June 5Evening Practice 
Parent Meeting & More		Website
7:45-8:15 PM		Broadway Pool
Broadway Pool
Friday, June 6Registration Deadline11:59 PMSwimmingly
Saturday, June 7Swimmer Declaration Due for Mock Meet2 PMSwimmingly
Monday, June 9Morning & Evening Practices
Team & Individual Pictures		Website

7 PM		Broadway Pool

Broadway Pool
Tuesday, June 10Morning Practice
Mock Meet (more info to come)		Website
7:20 PM		Broadway Pool
Broadway Pool

Important Reminders to Kick Off the Season

Board Members

Our board is made up of dedicated volunteers who also work full-time and have kids in the pool, just like you. We appreciate your kindness and patience as they work hard behind the scenes to make this season great! Interested in becoming a board member? Reach out! We try and set up under the covering next to the garage so that we are easy to find.

Broadway Pool

We are guests at the Broadway Pool, and it’s important that we all respect the space and staff. Please be especially mindful of pool rules—no dogs are allowed within the gates.

Swim Practices

The first week can feel a bit hectic—especially with only evening practices before school ends and vacations begin. During this time, coaches will assess each swimmer to place them in the appropriate lane based on their skill and endurance.

A few key things to know:

  • Use the side gate, entrance near the playground when entering for practices and meets
  • There is no required number of practices to participate in meets.
  • However, the more your swimmer practices, the stronger and faster they’ll become!
  • No practices are held on Friday nights.
  • Swimmers may not enter the pool before 7:20 PM, unless otherwise noted.
  • Bookmark our calendar for schedules and updates: www.bwaysharks.com

Swim Meets

Swimmers are not required to attend every meet, but to be eligible for CHAMPS, they must participate in at least two regular swim meets (Mock Meet doesn’t count) this season. The Mock Meet is used to get swimmers comfortable for the upcoming meets, as well as a time, so they are seeded properly.

Optional Purchases

Keep an eye on your inbox! You’ll soon receive emails about the following items that are optional to purchase for your swimmer(s)/family members.

Swim Caps

We’ll have Broadway logo swim caps available for $10 each.

If you prefer to purchase your own cap, please make sure it’s solid green or black to match the team colors.

Shark Gear

Gear will be ordered directly through SwimOutlet. Once you register for the 2025 season, you will receive an email on how to log in as a member for the best experience.

Annual T-Shirts

Each year, swimmers design and vote on the official team shirt!

  • Use plain 8.5″ x 11″ paper (no lined paper).
  • Designs must be two colors or fewer.
  • Digital or hand-drawn designs are welcome!
  • Submit to bwaysharks@gmail.com by Thursday, June.
  • The voting deadline for swimmers is June 16.
  • Orders are due by June 20.

Equipment

  • Pull Buoy – We have several available, but if you want one for your swimmer to take home and practice with, you can purchase your own
  • Fins – We have several available, but if you want to purchase your own to ensure your swimmer has their size, you can purchase your own

CHAMPS Ads

Want to give your swimmer(s) or your company a shout-out? Purchase an ad in the CHAMPS booklet! Prices range from $25 (quarter page) to $100 (full page).

Request for iPhones Compatible with iOS 16 or Higher

The system we use to run swim meets only works with iOS version 16 or later. Previously, we had loaner phones available for volunteers who didn’t have compatible devices, but those are no longer supported.

We’re now looking for older iPhones that support iOS 16 or higher and might be sitting unused in your drawer. These phones will help our team by serving as backups for timers and stroke & turn judges.

If you have a device you’re willing to donate or lend, please email us at bwaysharks@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting the team!

Volunteering

Huge thanks to those who’ve already signed up! If you haven’t yet, remember: each family is expected to volunteer at least twice this summer. It takes a team to make everything run smoothly!

More info: Volunteer Info – Sharks

Stay Connected

REGISTRATION
Club Registration Code: 26880f6a-3afc-11eb-83f7-c2b3e1fb23ce

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We’re excited for an amazing season. Thanks for being part of our Shark family!

Go Sharks! 🦈
Erica Kann, President
Broadway Sharks Swim Team

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