Summer Swim Begins NOW!
Ready or not, the summer swim season is officially here. Get excited, Hurricanes!
First day of Practice | Tuesday, May 27 | Upper Pool
- 13 & Older: 4:00–5:00p
- 9-12: 5:00–6:00p
- 8 & Under: Assessment Day: 6:00p
- If your 8U swimmer was a Tropical Storm last year or is new to our swim team, they should plan to participate in assessments.
- 8U swimmers who participated in meets last year don’t need to be reassessed; we look forward to seeing them on Wednesday’s first day of 8U Practice.
Remember: NO SWIM PARENTS SHOULD BE ON THE UPPER POOL DECK DURING PRACTICE. EVER. This distracts the swimmers, the coaches, and the guard on duty.
Practices Wednesday-Friday | Upper Pool
- 13 & Older: 4:00–5:00p
- 9-12: 5:00–6:00p
- 8 & Under: 6-6:45p
- Tropical Storms will not have afternoon practices; instead, their first day of Practice will be the morning of June 16.
Member Check-In
Please ensure that your member accounts are up-to-date and that you have uploaded your profile pictures, signed your waivers, and authorized your unaccompanied minor before the first day of practice. You don’t want to get held up at the front desk!
13+ Swimmers
Kick-off Meeting for 13+ Swimmers
On Thursday, May 29, after the 13+ Practice, we will eat pizza on the middle deck and discuss all things 13+, including meet themes, cheers, Big Fin Little Fin, etc.
Lane Leader Volunteers
If your swimmer(s) aged 13 and older are interested in volunteering as a Lane Leader this summer, please complete this form. Submitting the form does not imply a commitment; it simply helps us assess interest and potential availability.
Weather
The season is off to a chilly start, but rest assured, we will be monitoring air and water temperatures. If the temperatures are too cold, our clever coaches will shift practices to include dryland games and activities.
If there is ever questionable weather, we follow this general guidance:
- If it’s lightly raining, we power through. Athletes stop for nothing. (Meanwhile, parents will stay dry under umbrellas or in the comfort of their cars).
- If it rains so hard that the guard cannot see the bottom of the swimming pool, all pools will be evacuated, and Practice will be delayed or canceled.
- In the event of thunder, all swimming pools, pool decks, and surrounding areas (including picnic areas, decks, and play areas) will be evacuated immediately. Any ongoing activities will be suspended. Everyone must leave the pool property promptly and return to their cars.
Please download the SwimTopia app (links on the website) or check your email for weather-related updates.
Save the Date for our first Pep Rally & Potluck Dinner
Family potluck dinners and pep rallies are held the Friday evening before each “A” meet.
Our first pep rally will be on Friday, June 13, and will kick off the 2025 season. It will be an excellent opportunity to see old friends and welcome new ones. We will also introduce our Little Fins to their Big Fins, so we hope all our Hurricane families can make it!
Our Big Fin/Little Fin program pairs 13+ swimmers with 8u swimmer(s) and is designed to build relationships, camaraderie, and team spirit between age groups.
More information and food assignments will be posted on the team website soon!
Family Information Document
The attached document serves as an excellent refresher for returning swim families and is essential for newcomers to the team. Please take the time to read it carefully. We’ll be at the pool during the first week of practices, so feel free to come by, say hello, and bring all your questions!
Additional topics and elaborations can be found on the “FAQs” page.
This document can also be found on the “Resources” page on the team website along with other useful items and links.
“A” Meet RSVP and Volunteer Sign-up
“A” meets are now live on the team website! Please confirm your swimmer(s) availability by RSVPing for ALL “A” meets and signing up for your volunteer jobs as soon as possible! The “2025 Swim Team Information” document attached to this email contains more information about declaring your swimmer(s) availability for meets.
Stay tuned—we’ll be in touch regularly throughout the season.
See you at the pool!
Bridget Gannon & Cathy Mitchell
— HOLMES RUN ACRES, SWIM TEAM REPRESENTATIVES
