Hello, Potomac Woods Swim Team Families!!

49 days until our 1st practice! This warm weather has me ready for the 2019 season. Hopefully I don't have to send this email 3 times... :)

Registration

The 2019 season is just around the corner! Registration is OPEN! Please visit our website at https://potomacwoodsswimteam.swimtopia.com/ to sign your swimmer up. Thank you to everyone that has already done so.

Volunteer Information

Our team is run strictly on the power of parent volunteers. We need to fill several key volunteer positions for the 2019 season. PLEASE help if you can!! These positions are:

• Automation – Computer Operators: Training Required, 4 Points per full shift at meets, Use MCSL software to record swimmer times and heat scoring and then print ribbon labels, event score sheets and the final meet summary at home meets.
• Banquet Planner(s): 8 Points towards family point total, Plan 2019’s Swim Team Banquet! We have the date, venue and budget, you plan the food and fun! Team up with a friend!
• Officials – Stroke and Turn, Referee and Starter: Training Required, 4 Points per full shift at meets. (Please contact Mike Bennett for questions of if you are interested: [email protected])
• Social and Spirit Chair: 8 Points towards family point total, Work with Coaches Morgan and Rafaela to carry out this year’s meet themes and team socials. They have already planned them, just need and “adult” (aka – person with a credit card) to help make them come to fruition using a weekly budget.
• Volunteer Coordinator (new!): 8 Points towards family point total, Use Swimtopia to monitor and coordinate A and B meet and team social volunteers.
• A Rep Trainee(s) for 2020 Season: 8 Points towards family point total (Exempt from point requirement once A Rep), Learn how to be ME! Attend monthly MCSL meetings February – July, Send tons of emails to communicate with PW team membership, Set up and manage team website every year (registration, meet and volunteer sign up, calendar, etc.), Work with coaches and swim team committee to plan meets, socials, banquet, etc., Be the go-to person at A meets…
• B Rep Trainee(s) for 2020 Season: 8 Points towards family point total (Exempt from point requirement once B Rep), Learn how to be Christine Maloney! Attend PASL meetings to set up meets for the season, Work with the (awesome) A Rep, Be the go-to person at B meets….

If you are interested in or have questions about any of these positions, please shoot me an email at [email protected]

PreTeam Open House (Please RSVP on the Team Website)

Sunday, May 19 at 10am

Join the PW Coaches to learn about the PW Pre Team and have your swimmer evaluated for PreTeam or Swim Team. Be sure to have your swimmer dressed in their bathing suit and goggles.

Those that cannot make this Open House can also be evaluated at the Swim Team Kickoff New Swimmer Evaluation on Monday, May 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Swim Team Kickoff (Please RSVP on the Team Website)

Monday, May 27 8:30 – 11 a.m.

• New Swimmer Evaluations 8:30-9:00
• 1st PW Swim Team Practice! (All Ages) 9-10:15
• Cassel's Swim and Awards - Team Suits available for Sizing and Purchase 9-11:00
• PW Apparel and Merchandise for Sale
• Parent Meeting and Team Potluck 10:15-11:00
  • Families with last names beginning with A - L please bring Bagels/Cream Cheese or a Breakfast Baked Good
  • Families with last names beginning with M - S please bring Cut up Fruit
  • Families with last names beginning with T - Z please bring Bottled Water

Practice Schedule

The 2019 Practice Schedule for Swim and Pre Teams can be found here:https://potomacwoodsswimteam.swimtopia.com/practices

Team Suit

The 2019 and 2020 team suit is the Speedo Modern Matrix in Red. It comes in 2 different back styles for girls and the jammer for boys. They are available for purchase at a team discount through Cassel’s Swim and Awards. http://t-shirtpeople.com/potomac_woods_suits/shop/home

Team Apparel

Coming Soon! We will be selling apparel and merchandise ONLINE this year!

Team Website

https://potomacwoodsswimteam.swimtopia.com/

See you all at the pool,

Your PW Swim Team Committee:

Head Coach: Jon Leong

A Reps: Mara Csokmay & Amy Kaplan

B Reps: Christine Maloney & Bridget Rascher

Registration: Jenn Anschutz

Head of Officials: Mike Bennett

Snack Bar and Apparel: Susannah Alberino