Happy First Week of Swim Practice!

It’s finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited to get back to the pool on Monday!

Below are a few reminders and tips:

• For practices, swimmers will need a swimsuit (doesn’t have to be a team suit), towel, goggles, and  (optional) swim cap.
• Goggles ($12) and swim caps ($10) will be available at practice to purchase. You can pay with cash, credit card, or check. Just come find Meredith. If you already ordered swim caps, we will have them ready for you on Monday!
• Team suits are needed for swim meets. You can order them here. https://reddiset.com/collections/country-club-of-the-south-sharks
• Spirit Wear Orders will be distributed later this week at practice.

• Practice times are as follows for Monday - Friday this week.
  • No Mini-Sharks practice this week unless they are proficient swimmers.
  • 6 and unders: 5:15 - 5:45 pm
  • 7-8s: 5:45 - 6:15
  • 9-10s: 6:15 - 6:45,
  • 11 and up: 6:45 - 7:30
• For the first few practices, the coaches may write the swimmers’ names on their shoulders with Sharpies (like we do for meets) so that they can get to know everyone. If you want to opt out, please let the coaches know at that time.
• New to the team? Meredith will meet with new parents Monday at 5:30 to introduce things, go over our handbook, and answer any questions you may have.

• We understand May is a crazy month for everyone with the end of school and spring sports, so we just ask that your kids come to as many practices as they can in order to get ready for the first meet on May 30!  Also with that in mind, we will be short-handed with coaches as they close out their school years, so please be understanding of us as well. 

• Please clean up before you leave the pool by putting chairs back where they belong, picking up any trash, etc.
• For safety purposes, there is NO swimming in the main or slide pool during practice if it is not your assigned practice time. This includes the steps! The coaches are busy coaching and cannot see everything that is going on. Please help keep everyone safe by reminding your kids of this and please watch them when you bring them to the pool. It only takes a few seconds for someone to get hurt or worse. Thank you for your help!
• Siblings and younger swimmers are welcome to play in the kiddie pool, but we have to keep the water fountains off so swimmers can hear the coaches’ instructions.

• Inclement Weather?  If we have to cancel practice/meet due to bad weather, we will send an email to notify you and post the same information on the website and Facebook page.

Lastly, the CCS Swim Team Committee is looking for new volunteers.  Most of the positions will need to be filled next season, including the chair position(s).  Shadowing this season would make the transition easy next summer!  Reach out if you're interested!

We look forward to another great season and appreciate all of your help and support.

Go Sharks!

Meredith Brohm (404) 751-7455; [email protected] - text or email is preferred
Lindsay Ryan (716) 880-4266; [email protected]

Schedules and more information can be found on our website. https://ccos.swimtopia.com