In this Pre-meet newsletter

• Papa Murphy's open until 8pm tonight!
• NO Alcohol at Swim Meets
• Volunteer Needs
• Emergency contacts after the Sunday deadline
• 6/24 Meet Information
• UPDATE: Cool down options added 6/24
• Forgot googles and swim caps? 
• EOY Slide Show Photo link
• Upcoming Events + New Morning Schedule starting 6/23

Hello Killer Whales! 

This week is an away meet and we're swimming against the Lochmere Monsters.  Rumors of these sea monsters' elusiveness float around, however, we know our Killer Whales are encouraging team mates, swimming strong, and up to the challenge!  

If you haven't picked up your Papa Murphy's Take-n-Bake Pizza yet, you can still snag an easy dinner before they close at 8pm! Don't forget to show the attached flier/mention the SVKW and use the code GIVE30 to get 30% of the sales donated to our team. These funds help us maintain our swim team equipment and supplies. 

Below are specific parking instructions (to avoid being ticketed by the Cary police), seating, concessions, and pool rules information. The one thing that can sink this swim meet is bringing alcohol to the meet.  TSA League Rules forbid it. Please choose another refreshing drink and leave the alcohol at home.  If it is brought/discovered at the pool (some teams might do cooler checks), our team risks being disqualified. We cannot stress this enough. 

Finally, please note that tomorrow, 6/23, begins our updated, new morning practice schedule, that includes a Fun Friday! 

Let's Go Killer Whales!

SVKW Swim Board

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Volunteer Needs for this meet: 9-10 Kid-Pusher (must be able to stay through final relays) and 2 substitutes. Email our volunteer team to sign up for these roles. 

Reminder: Emergencies after the Swimmer Declaration Deadline:

We know life happens despite the best planning! If an emergency arises due to sickness or injury after the meet declaration deadline, here’s who to contact. Thank you for not being a no-show!

• After the Sunday noon deadline but before 3 pm Tuesdays: if your swimmer will be missing all, or part of a meet please inform the coaches of the change as soon as possible by emailing them at: [email protected].
• At the meet (after 3pm Tuesday): If you cannot attend at all, please email the coaches AND text a friend to tell them when they arrive. Coaches may/may not get emails after 3 pm Tuesdays once they are in route to the pool so as many people who know, the better. If you are at the pool already, please do not leave without telling the coaches your child will not be swimming any more events - especially in the case of relays. 

6/24 Meet Schedule:

• 4:45pm Pool is open for swimmers to arrive
• Volunteers, check-in as you arrive, by 5:30 pm at the latest.
• 5:25 pm: SVKW team warm-up
• 5:45 pm: Volunteer Meeting for Meet Officials, Timers, Kid-Pushers, TSA Reps, Stroke&Turn, Starters, OOF (ask for location when you arrive)
• 5:55pm Team Cheer + Relay swimmers line up
• Meet begins at 6:00 pm 

6/24 Lochmere Meet Information 

Swimmers may arrive anytime after 4:45pm, not before.

TSA Rep reminder: Please make sure you refrain from discussing any issues, disputes, or conflicts with the opposing team's swimmers, parents, coaches, and staff. Find our SVKW TSA rep to help you resolve any issues (this includes our own coaches as well).  

Location and Parking: 

We are located at 500 Lochmere Drive, Cary 

We have plenty of parking spaces, but we do encourage car pooling. If you are unable to find a space in the lot, Do NOT park on Lochmere Drive. You can park along the side streets and cul-de-sacs but must remain back 20 feet from the stop signs. Cary Police will be monitoring the streets and we do not want you to be ticketed or have your car towed. 

Seating: The visiting team usually sets up on the immediate left side of the pool as you enter the deck area. 

Pool Rules: Please note that we do not allow balls of any kind or water guns on our deck during swim meets.

Concessions: The swim team concession stand will be open serving, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and pizza along with snacks, drinks (Coke products, Gatorade, water) for purchase. Brewer’s Italian Ice will also be on hand. If you haven’t experienced their product on a hot night, you are in for a treat.

NO Alcohol allowed per TSA rules. 

Swim Caps and Googles: If you forget these two things we'll often have black caps and googles on sale for $20 each at away meets, Venmo only. Find Ruth Keen to purchase (any board member can point her out to you if needed).

Weather update: it will be HOT tomorrow night. Please plan accordingly and bring extra cold, hydrating drinks, portable battery fans, a small shade tent, or anything you might need to stay cool. Parents and non-swimmers can also wear their swimsuits to be able to take advantage of a couple of cool-off options. Lochmere shared with us that the indoor and outdoor showers are available for use if parents or non-swimmer siblings want a chance to get wet to cool off. They are also planning to include a plunge break at some point in the meet to allow parents and non-swimmer siblings a quick hop into the pool to cool off. Their concession booth will also be stocked with cold drinks.

End of Year Photo submissions: 

You can use this Google Album link to upload swim meet and team event photos to be considered for our end of year slide show. 

Upcoming Events:

• 6/22 Papa Murphy's until 8:00pm!
• 6/23: NEW morning practice schedule begins
• 6/26: RSA Clinic (Thursday): during morning practice
• 6/27: Friday Fun Day Practice: 9am - 10:15am (all ages group)
• 6/28: TAC Skills Clinic in place of morning practice
• 7/1: Home meet