Here we go Eels! Less than two weeks until we hit the water! Lots of info below, so please read this email in its entirety and complete any needed tasks.

-Sign-up for the Remind Group if you have not already. Most communication during the meets and pertaining to the meets, such as reminders or weather updates, will come through this method. Text @evlk2023 to 81010

-RSVPs for Volunteer Slots and Meets are now open. Please go ahead and complete these as thoroughly as you can. We will have a training/Q&A session to learn more about specific volunteer jobs as we get closer to the first meet for new parents (and returning parents if needed!), but please go ahead and sign-up the best you can. Job descriptions are available on the website. We need lots of help to make the meets happen and each family needs to complete at least five shifts. The RSVPs can be found under the Swim Meets->Schedule tab at the top of the home page. https://evergreenlakeseels.swimtopia.com/swim_meet...

-Please RSVP for the county meet. We won't know who all qualifies for the county meet until the last week of the season, however, please go ahead and rsvp to let us know if you'll be in town and available. We often need extra people to fill out relays and it's helpful to begin planning.

-Practice starts May 8th. Please review the practice schedule. Have your swimmer come in their suit with clothes over it, tennis shoes, towel, goggles, water bottle, and cap (if you have one). Practices will begin on dryland so your swimmer will need tennis shoes. Dryland workout will last a bit longer the first week due to cooler temps.

Monday 5/8 – Tuesday 5/23: After school practice

• 3:15 - 4:15 PM - High School
• 4:15 - 5:00 PM - Ages 7-8
• 5:00 - 5:30 PM - Ages 6U and Beginners
• 5:15 - 6:15 PM - Ages 9-10
• 6:15 - 7:15 PM - Ages 11-12 AND 13-14

Friday 5/12 - Rain Make-Up Practice (if needed)

Friday 5/19 - Rain Make-Up Practice (if needed)

Wednesday 5/24 - No Practice - Last day of School

Thursday 5/25 - First day of morning practice AND First Swim Meet

-We will not have an in-person suit fitting. Please order your team suit from our SwimOutlet store as soon as possible. SwimOutlet is sending us an improved/updated sizing guide for our suit which we will send out upon receipt. If you choose not to order a team suit, please compete in a black or green suit.

https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/evergreen?r...

-Donate a 12 pack of drinks to our concession stand. Our concessions are a great fundraiser for us during the season and the crew does a great job. It is a big help if each family brings a 12 pack of water, Gatorade/Powerade, Coke, Sprite, or Diet Coke during the first week of practice and places it under the clubhouse overhang to be stored until needed.

-Invite your friends! Registration is still open and we'd love to have all your friends join us. Send them the registration link today! https://evergreenlakeseels.swimtopia.com/register

-Remember that each swimmer will receive a Team T-Shirt and Cap prior to the first meet.

-The Eels Leadership Team can be contacted with any questions or concerns and includes:

Head Coach: Caitlin Martin [email protected]

Team Manager: Michelle Hardy [email protected]

Registration Manager: Holly Wethington [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator: Sprite Crawford [email protected]

Treasurer: Christy Hughes

Officials Coordinator: Jen Dunbar and Judy Narde

Computer Manager: Karen Sevier

Concessions Manager: Jessica Breiding and Marrie Tronolone

County Meet Manager: Bree McCann [email protected]

Fun Friday/Party Coordinator: Katie El-Elam