Good morning!

So far we've had a great two days of practice!  It has been great to see the kids so excited and happy.  The coaches and I are thrilled to work with them.

A couple of reminders as we get ready to end our week (during afternoon practices, there are no Friday practices):

1.  If you joined the team within the last two weeks, check out the "News" page on the home page of the Marlins Swimtopia.  There's a lot of information about meets and practices there.  Let me know if you have questions.

2.  No need to let me know about practice attendance unless there is some sort of emergency or long term issue.  Please update your availability for meets on the Swimtopia site.  Thanks for your cooperation!

3.  Please remember to give the coaches space on the pool deck.  Afternoon practices are challenging, because we have less space and the pool is open to everyone.  Do not approach a coach (especially a junior coach) unless there is an emergency or you're handing off some goggles!  Coaches are there to assist me and supervise young children and need to be focused on the swimmers.  If you need to ask me a question, please email me afterwards or see me after the children are done.    

4.  Weather-related announcements are made as soon as information is available.  The lifeguards have the final say about whether or not the pool is safe.  Information will be sent out via Swimtopia email as well as posted on the private Facebook group:  Bay Ridge Marlins Swim Team.  You (and other caretakers) may request to join.  We post pictures there and other relevant community information.  Other parents often give away suits and gear there as well. 

Let me know if you have questions or concerns.  Thank you!

Megan Reiter