Shepherd's Vineyard Killer Whales

Due to water temps, practice will cover land drills, stretching, other skills. 11+ might have option of water drills. See Coach Jim’s email for more details!

• Private Swim Lessons
• Saturday's KW swim practice reminders
• (Sat) Chipotle Fundraiser

Happy Tuesday, Killer Whales!

Here's a note from our coaching team: If you are looking for additional help for your swimmers, our coaches are available to give private swim lessons at the pool for an additional charge. This is…

In this SVKW Team Info Newsletter:

• 2026 Coaches
• Prospective Family Q&A
• Volunteer Job Updates
• Swimsuit and Cap Reminders:
• May 11 Deadline to order Customized Swim Caps
• Swimtopia & Team Communications
• Big Whale / Little Whale
• Welcome Back Party: Please RSVP
• Special May Practice Schedule
• Swim Practice Policies
• 2026 Team…

Who do I contact with questions?

• General registration and swim team questions email: [email protected]
• Volunteer job sign-up and task questions email: [email protected]
• Beluga Whale questions email: [email protected]

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Hello Killer Whales!

Despite the chilly weather, it's time to think and plan for summer swim! 

SVKW Registration opens 7:00 AM, 

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Happy Spring, Killer Whales, 

Summer Swim is right around the corner! The SVKW registration opens in two weeks on April 27. You'll need to select your family volunteer credits before completing your swimmer's registration. We have a few more full-season jobs open as well that fulfill all your credits (info below)…

Sorry for the missing photos on the previous email.

Here's what was supposed to be included.

Good morning, Killer Whales!

Please see the attached fliers for information about purchasing the 2026 team swimsuits and ordering new personalized team swim caps from Kiefer Aquatics in Cary.

(1) 2026 SWIMSUITS:

Please see the attached flier for information re how to purchase the Speedo Linear Lava swimsuits.

Remember that…

Happy Spring SV Killer Whales! 

Your SVKW Board members were hard at work this week finalizing dates and social events, choosing spirit wear, and organizing all the little things that make our team a fun summer experience.  We'll be sending out some info and news in a few weeks, in…

Good morning, Killer Whales!

If your kids are interested in getting a head start on their summer swim skills BEFORE our Killer Whale practices kick off, check out the attached information from the Marlins of Raleigh and Raleigh Swimming Association about their summer swim prep programs.

We have also requested…

Calling all Killer Whales!!

Your SVKW Board has been working behind the scenes to start getting everything up and running for the 2026 summer swim season.

While we are very happy that we have many parents returning to fill their volunteer roles from last year, we do need some new…