Hello Flyer Families,

We had an awesome Time Trials event! It was wonderful to see swimmers doing their best and cheering each other on. Thank you to all who participated and volunteered.

Here’s important info for this week, which includes our first DUAL MEET with a fun Buddy Activity:

Dual Meet:  TODAY, Wednesday, May 27 at HOME, Forest Park Pool (vs. Brentwood Dolphins)

Schedule

• 4:00 pm:  Meet set up/swimmer arrival begins. Arrive early to find parking.
  • Help us be good neighbors - do not block driveways or park in red zones.
• 4:25-4:55 pm:  FPST warm-ups
  • 4:25-4:35 pm:  Ages 8 & Under
  • 4:35-4:45 pm:  Ages 9-12
  • 4:45-4:55 pm:  Ages 13-18
• Meet Program is posted on calendar event tile generally the night before/morning of… But upon arriving to meet ALL swimmers/parents must check the Heat/Lane bulletin board (by the awning/covered area by pool) to confirm final assignments as they can change from the time the meet program is sent out to the start of the meet. Any last-minute changes will be reflected in the sheets on this bulletin board.
• 5:00-5:25 pm:  Visiting team warm-ups.
• 5:30 pm:  Meet begins.
• LATE SIGN OUT:  If you missed the sign-out deadline and still need to sign out or there is another issue like your swimmer is missing from the meet program, please contact Coach Jeff asap, [email protected].

OPEN JOB ALERT:  We have many positions still open for today’s meet. Click HERE, login, sign up, and earn some points!

OTHER MEET INFO:

• BUDDY ACTIVITY for May 27:  Take a picture with your buddy and email it to Heather and Marcie at [email protected]. Your buddy group will be entered into a raffle to win ice cream from Kreamery!
• What to Wear:  Swimmers are encouraged to wear their team suit or colors, but it is not required. Don’t forget caps, goggles, towels, parkas, etc.
• Meet Basics:  Mark on your swimmer’s hand/arm their events. Click HERE to learn more about meet terms and structure. Ages 8 and Under should additionally have their name and age written on the back right shoulder.
• 8 and Under Shepherding:  Several events in advance, swimmers ages 8 and under should be brought by parents to the basketball court area towards the back of the pool by the big Oak tree.
  • Shepherds should not need to leave their station to find swimmers. The volunteer Shepherd will help swimmers line up in event lane order on the yellow circles and bring them each to their assigned lane.
• Jobs:  For our home meet, all volunteers should check in at the Jobs Table at least 15-20 minutes in advance of their shift, so we know if there are positions we need to fill.
• TIMERS:  Need to check in by 5:10 pm at the jobs table. Timers will be called to their seats 15 minutes ahead of the meet at 5:15 pm.
  • At 5:15 pm, any runner and relief timers should meet at the Meet Desk.
• Snack Shack/Merchandise: Food, drinks, caps and other fun team gear will be for sale!
• What to bring:  Our usual seating area under the covered area will be limited. Bleachers are set up, but many families choose to bring chairs, pop-up tents, etc. to be comfortable during the meet. Please make sure to make space for the visiting team and help us welcome them to Forest Park!

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

• INVITATIONALS: Sign up today! More races = more chances to pop your time!
  • Bishop Bash for 8 & Under, June 8: deadline to sign up is Wednesday, June 3, 12 pm. 
  • Devils Pentathlon, June 12-14: (one-day participation depending on age and events selected) deadline to sign up is this Friday, May 29, 12 pm. 
• FUNDRAISING: 
  • Last day to purchase coffee! See attachment photo for details.
  • SWIM-A-THON & PANCAKE BREAKFAST, June 6, 8:15 am-12 pm (45 min to 1 hour sessions by age groups): Don’t miss one our biggest fundraising events of the season! Your participation matters–details coming soon!

We’re looking forward to a fantastic first dual meet with all of you! Find a board member with a purple lanyard during the meet if you have questions or need assistance.

See you at the pool. GO FLYERS and swim fast!

With appreciation,

-FPST Board of Directors