The outcome of our final dual meet of the season was unknown, once again, until the last few relays had been swum. We are in the right division this season, as all of our meets have been extremely competitive; but we just haven't been able to best our competitors, even when swimming tons of best times. Even with our 1-4 record, coaches are proud of each and every one of our swimmers for their efforts. Cheers to the best team in the NVSL!!
This coming week
Last Regular Season Practice/Pancake Breakfast
Lollipop Meet
Divisionals Meet
Banquet Night!
See you at the pool!
The TEAM Behind The Swim Team
DEVELOPMENTAL MEET: FMW V. HERNDON @ HOME MONDAY, JULY 22 @ 6PM (Warm-Ups @ 5PM)
THIS IS IT! Monday is our last Developmental Meet of the season.
This is the last opportunity for Mini-Fins to try a swim meet, and the last chance for all swimmers to post a time for Divisionals.
Note: As is customary for this last meet, we will have the IM as the first event of the evening followed by Free, Back, Breast and ending with Fly.
Swimmers should arrive at FMW by 4:45PM; Warm-Ups begin at 5PM.
Please leave the parking lot open to our guests and use the neighborhood side streets taking care not to block any driveways.
Girls 13-14 Freestyle Relay (Seeded 15th) Placed 9th
Aubrey Swanson, Olivia Williams, Helen Sparling and Mia Foulk
Boys 15-18 Medley (seeded 4th) Placed 2nd
Daniel Gyenis, Adi Kambhampaty, Noah Desman and Tomasz Kleczek
Boys 15-18 Freestyle (seeded 3rd) Placed 1st
Daniel Gyenis, Adi Kambhampaty, Noah Desman and Tomasz Kleczek
VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY We are in need of volunteers to run the our final meet on Monday night. Specifically,
Clerk of Course
1 Meet Set-up Assistant
1 Timer
These essential roles must be filled! If you have a swimmer paticipating, please sign up via Swimtopia ASAP. This is one of the final opportunities to fulfill your Family Volunteer Commitment and earn the return of your $250 deposit check.
DIVISIONAL MEET: SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 Now that the regular season competition has ended, we are preparing for the Individual Division 8 Championship Meet which will be held Saturday, July 27 at the Virginia Hills pool - 6500 Virginia Hills Pool Dr Alexandria VA 22310In addition to the races, the Sportsmanship Award recipient and Division 8 Champions are announced--show your FMW pride and come cheer for our swimmers!
Coach Melissa and the assistant coaches have spoken to swimmers this past week about opportunities to swim and will determine swimmer eligibility on Tuesday, July 23. The Meet Sheet will be finalized that evening. Those participating in Divisionals will attend additional practices the mornings of July 24-26.
We will need volunteers at Divisionals, too. If your swimmer will be competing in Divisionals, please visit Swimtopia to sign-up.
Questions about Divisionals may be directed to our Team Reps.
THE LAST PRACTICE PANCAKE BREAKFAST To mark the last day of regular season practice, Tuesday, July 23, FMW will carry on its tradition of The Last Practice Pancake Breakfast. Swimmers will be served Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit and Orange Juice at the conclusion of each age-group practice time--Mini-Fins, too! Don't oversleep as this is one practice not to miss!
LOLLIPOP MEET
The Lollipop Meet is for ALL 8 and Unders (Including Mini-Fins) It will take place on Tuesday, July 23 at 10:00 AM. This event will be in lieu of the 8U and mini fin practices. There is no need to sign up for the event, just show up on time!
We will be in need of volunteers who are 9 and above to help run the event. In addition, we will need 2 adults to help with Clerk of Course and other activities.
We look forward to a great event!
RSVP TO THE TEAM BANQUET Celebrate the season at the Swim Team Banquet! The festivities get underway at 6PM, Saturday, July 27 at our pool. Details can be found on the flier below. Please RSVP by July 25. You can payonlineor fill out the form(in your family folder)and place it along with a check in the COOPER's folder at the guard station.
We also need some volunteers to help setup/clean up so please sign up at Swimtopia
CAN'T ATTEND THE BANQUET? Swimmer awards will be distributed on Banquet Night. If you are unable to attend, please ask a fellow swim team family to collect your swimmer's awards to bring home that evening. After that time, awards will be kept at the pool and may be obtained from the lifeguard staff. They must be picked-up before the end of the summer.
PICK-UP TEAM PHOTOS IN FOLDERS Be sure to get your individual and team photos in your red family folder at the guard station. If there are questions regarding your order, please contact the Team Reps.
And, while looking through your folders, please be sure to remove all ribbons, notes and fliers from the season. Thank You!
HIDDENBROOK RELAY
Well done to all our swimmers who took part in the first Hiddenbrook Relay Carnival! It was a huge success. This event gave many swimmers the opportunity to participate in a relay event for the very first time. It was also wonderful to see such joy on their faces! All of the swimmers had a great time and swan their hearts out!
What do you do when the summer comes to an end and the pool closes? you join the Frozen Fintastics - FMW's weekly winter swim program! This program offers a positive and fun environment in which our swimmers can build upon the swim skills that were developed during the summer. Its also a great way to stay in touch with your FMW friends too!
The program usually takes place Sunday evenings from 7-8PM (TBC) at the Oak Marr Rec Center end of September 2018 to May 2018. Registration will open shortly--just stay tuned for an announcement in a future newsletter. Questions? Please contact our Swim Team Liaison.
TALENT SHOW 2019
FMW V LAKEVIEW JULY 20, 2019
More photos on Team SmugMug
FINASTIC BIRTHDAY WISHES TO...
Patricio Inchauste (July 22)
Max Stille (July 23)
Colin Wheeler (July 24)