What an exciting meet we had on Saturday! Its been the closest finish of the season (206-214), and most unfortunately the stopwatches didn't turn out in our favor in a couple of races that we needed. However we some amazing swims and team members proud of how deep they dug to finish to the wall.
Get ready for another busy week and fun with our Developmental Meet at Fox Mill Estates on Monday, Relay Carnival on Wednesday, our Luau and cake bake/decorating Pep Rally on Friday, and our long-awaited re-match with SHRA on Saturday followed by Family Relays and picnic. Whew! Hold onto your hats - its going to be a wild ride!
See you at the pool!
The TEAM Behind The Swim Team
DIVISIONAL RELAY CARNIVAL
R-E-L-A-Y-S, Fox Mill Relays Are The Best! That's right, this week the Division 8 Relay Carnival takes place Wednesday, July 10 @ 6:30PM at the Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association Pool (SHRA), 3538 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA 22042. At this relay-only meet, all six teams from our division compete and the competition for team spirit is just as intense as it is for fast times!
Please check your e-mail for further information from the Team Reps and reply promptly with any questions or concerns.
Some logistics to bear in mind:
This is an away meet and will require travel during rush hour. Swimmers should arrive at 5PM for Warm-ups at 5:30PM. Please plan accordingly.
There will be six swim teams competing which means six teams of cars traveling to this meet. We strongly encourage carpooling as parking will be challenged.
The meet will carry on if the weather is cloudy or rainy. If there are thunderstorms, swimmers and parents will be expected to wait out the delay in their cars so be sure to stow away some games, movies, books and other entertainment.
NEXT DUAL MEET
Our next Dual Meet is Saturday, July 13 @ 9AM against Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association (SHRA). This is our last meet at home and includes extra festivities including Senior Recognition, Family Relays and Picnic. We look forward to our entire team showing up to cheer, swim and enjoy lunch with teammates.
Please respond swimmer availability if you haven't already Larry andJanell by Monday at 9PM. Look for a preliminary Meet Sheet on Wednesday.
FAMILY RELAYS & PICNIC, JULY 13, 12.00PM
Following our last home meet, we are continuing our tradition of Family Relays and lunch at the pool. All FINTASTICS are encouraged to come out for this photo-op-worthy event! Teams of four will compete in freestyle and non-traditional relay events. Each team should have at least one adult to participate. Creative team names add to the fun along with costumes. Sign-up on the FMW Bulletin Board. Last minute deck entries welcome.
After relays, we’ll be serving a taco bar catered by Cafe RioThe cost for lunch is $13 per guest, $7 for children 8 years and under. Drinks will be available for purchase separately at the lunch.
RSVP onlineor leave a check made payable to “FMWSTC” in FMW Treasurer Jody Keating’s folder at the guard station by July 12 at noon. Look for RSVP forms in the Treasurer's folder.
PEP RALLY
This week our Pep Rally will have a Luau/Hawaiian theme. it will also be our annual cake decorating competition so come dressed in your finest Hawaiian Luau gear (yes you too parents if you want!) and bring the cake your age group has baked and decorated for our Cake-Bake-Off. As usual it all takes place under the pavilion, Friday, July 12 @ 6PM.
Swimmers will enjoy baked ziti for dinner and pep talk from the coaches. Families, please bring a picnic-style dinner for yourselves and an item to share.