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FPST News, May 5-9: NEW Practice Schedule, Parent Night, Big House Beans, and More!

Happy May Flyer Families! 

LOTS going on this month, so make sure to read about all the important details below. 

IMPORTANT INFO FOR THIS WEEK, May 5-9:

  • Don't forget - NEW PRACTICE SCHEDULE starts TODAY, May 5, helping us have a balanced amount of swimmers at each practice: 
    • 4:10-5:00 pm: 11-12s and newer 13-14s with 2 or less years of competitive swimming
      5:00-6:00 pm: 13 and up
      6:00-6:30 pm: Mini Flyers
      6:30-7:00 pm: 8 and under
      7:00-7:45 pm: 9-10s and newer 11-12s with 2 or less years of competitive swimming 
    • Swimmers need to attend their assigned practice. To attend another time slot, parents must first contact and coordinate with Coach Jeff, [email protected]. When possible requests for practice changes will be accommodated, but it will be based on ability, not on practice time preference.

  • 5 DAY-A-WEEK (M-F) Practice Schedule starts May 12
  • PARENT NIGHT, Friday, May 9, from 6:30–8:00, Forest Park Pool. Meet other families and get up to speed on the awesome plans for this season, including job sign ups and our many social events! Kids are welcome (ice cream will be served).
  • BIG HOUSE BEANS FUNDRAISER: Final week - ORDERS DUE MAY 9TH! Make the last week of our coffee fundraiser count! Ask friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to support the Forest Park Flyers! Each bag sold earns $8 towards your fundraising goal. Get your orders in here. Prizes for 10, 20, and 30 bags sold! 
  • STROKE & TURN CLINIC: Anyone interested in the Stroke and Turn Judge volunteer position who HAS NOT had training before needs to attend this FREE clinic, Tuesday, May 13, 6:00-7:30 pm, Banquet room of The Greenery Restaurant, Walnut Creek. Those who have stroke & turned before are encouraged to attend as rules may have changed (not mandatory). To learn more, click HERE
  • PAYMENTS: Please continue to bring your payments in. We will collect fees this week at the pool during practices and at Parent Night. 
  • T-SHIRT SIZE: All swimmers must sign in for practice at the pool entrance. We have a column for adding in your swimmer's t-shirt size. Help us order the right size for their team shirt!

GENERAL INFO

  • SAVE THE DATE:
    • TIME TRIALS & BBQ: Saturday, May 17 (early morning through noon–will share exact times later this week)
    • DINE & DONTATE: May 17, 4:00-8:00 pm at Chipotle at 5434 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. Mark your calendars!
  • SPONSORSHIP: We offer 4 levels of sponsorship with accompanying benefits packages, including credit towards team and/or club membership. Email Fundraising@forestparkflyers.com to find out more. 
  • JOBS: Sign-ups will happen during two windows:
    • Window 1: May 10-12–Covering events and meets from May 17–June 22
    • Window 2: June 15-17–Covering events and meets from June 23–July 30
    • Info for job requirements can be found HERE and more information will be shared at the Parent Meeting on May 9 and via email communications.
  • SCHEDULE
    • Meet Schedule: Click HERE. Team Calendar: Click HERE.

Have questions still? Check our team website, forestparkflyers.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date or find a board member during practice. We’re happy to chat!

See you at the pool. GO FLYERS!

With appreciation,

FPST Board of Directors

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