Hi Bannockburn Dolphins –

Go back, go back, go back into the woods…

You haven’t, you haven’t, you haven’t got the goods.

You haven’t got the rhythm, and you haven’t got the jazz (jazz? srsly?)

You haven’t got the team that the Dolphins has!

Well – I, for one, am ready for some good old fashion cheering…minus the jazz hands. Bannockburn dolphins are known for their high energy meets and cheering for their teammates.

Huge shoutout to the coaches for designating a theme for each swim meet to help bring the fun! There’s no doubt, I’ll be frantically tearing my house apart, last-minute, to find the perfect accessories for these creative themes – but I'll share the theme details now, in case you are the type to plan ahead…

Swim Meet Dates and Themes:

• June 11^th – Time Trials @ Home (Theme: Bannockburn Swag Through the Years)
• June 15^th – Wednesday B-Meet @ Home (Theme: Superheroes – Wear Your Best Capes and Masks
• June 18^th – Saturday A-Meet @ Home (Theme: Superheroes – Wear Your Best Capes and Masks)
• June 22^nd – Wednesday B-Meet @ Carderock Springs (Theme: 70s Tie Die – It’ll Be Groovy s)
• June 25^th – Saturday A-Meet @ Quince Orchard (Theme: 70s Tie Die – It’ll Be Groovy)
• June 29^th – Wednesday B-Meet @ Palisades (Theme: Western – Grab Your Cowboy Hats and Boots…If You Have ‘Em!)
• July 2^nd – Saturday A-Meet @ King Farm (Theme: Western – Grab Your Cowboy Hats and Boots…If You Have ‘Em!)
• July 6^th – Wednesday B-Meet @ Home (Theme: Beach – Bring Your Zinka and Straw Hat!
• July 9^th – Saturday A-Meet @ Home (Theme: Beach – Bring Your Zinka and Straw Hat!)
• July 10^th – Relay Carnival (Theme: 80’s Workout – NEON, NEON NEON and finally - Jazz Hands!)
• July 13^th – Wednesday B-Meet @ Home (Theme: Strictly Business – Let’s Bring Our Most Professional Dolphins!)
• July 16^th – Saturday A-Meet @ Mill Creek Towne (Theme: Strictly Business – Let’s Bring Our Most Professional Dolphins!)
• July 23^rd – Divisionals – (Theme: Blue Out – Wear ALL Blue!)

Register for Time Trials!- **Important** Please let us know if you are planning to attend our very first swim race opportunity. Time Trials is a good first experience meet because it is an ALL Bannockburn meet. This meet lets the coaches know what areas the team needs the most improvement in as well as how fast each swimmer is at the beginning of the season. Click here for: Instructions on Registering for Time Trials.

COMPETITIVE TEAM PRACTICE STARTS MONDAY– YEP, that’s this Monday, May 23^rd…only 4-days away!

**IMPORTANT** The new PRE-TEAM start date will be May 31^st. 

Please review our updated PRACTICE SCHEUDLE!

Reminder to Register Post In-Water Evaluation: We had a great turnout at the Back-to-Pool event and appreciated all the brave, new swimmers being the first to jump into the pool this season! If you have completed your in-water evaluation and have received the placement for your swimmer, please go ahead and officially REGISTER and submit payment. If you couldn’t attend Back to Pool Night, no worries – we are super chill (just like the pool temperature) – your swimmer can complete their assessment during the first week of practice!

Summer Swim Team Officiating: Training Available & Volunteers Needed - Look good in blue and white? Want the best seat in the house during meets? Want to help us make our meets fair, fun, and fast for the kids? You can be a Referee, Stroke & Turn Official, Starter, or Timer! Sign-ups will be available all summer *HERE*, and you can get certified to officiate easily by attending one of *MCSL's Remote Training Sessions hosted through the next few weeks*.

Don’t forget…we will need ALL HANDS ON DECK during meets! We will be looking for timers, runners, ribbon writers and other volunteers through the season – be ready to nod your head and say “YES” to volunteering opportunities – the tasks are super easy and we will tell you exactly how to sign up and help before each meet!

Private Lessons – Does your swimmer need a little extra? Bannockburn’s coaches will be offering private lessons this summer! Lessons range from $35 (Tess, Valerie and Lucca)-$40 (Malena) for 30-minute lessons. Sign up HERE and a coach will contact you directly to schedule lessons.

Masters Swim Team – Looking to enhance your boring, repetitive lap swimming workout? Do you want to increase your fitness through consistent and fun swim practices with teammates? Bannockburn Masters REGISTRATION IS OPEN to ALL adults (18+), full members or temporary full summer members at Bannockburn. All skill levels are welcome. This program is led by our Bannockburn Swim Team Coach Lucca Scott. These structured practices will provide the motivation and knowledge to take your swimming to a whole new level. (Cost:  $75).  Hurry - there is a maximum of 25 participants.

Practices will be held on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am, **unless otherwise noted**:

• June 5 - 9:30-10:30am
• June 12 - 9:30-10:30am
• June 19 - 9:30-10:30am
• June 26 - 7:00-8:00pm**
• July 3 - 9:30-10:30am
• July 17 - 9:30-10:30am
• July 24 - 9:30-10:30am

Merchandise - Our 2022 Bannockburn swag will be sold at all home meets! T-shirts, hoodies, pajama pants, towels, hats, silicone caps and bumper stickers will be available at our first “meet” Time Trials (June 11^th). If you ordered a personalized cap, it is expected to be available early next week – we will find you on deck for a personalized delivery!

If you are interested in the Bannockburn team suit, please visit Sport Fair in Arlington! Don’t forget to have your swimmer get properly fitted for a suit, as they appear to run a bit large – Quiz: Who didn’t listen to their own advice and purchased baggy suits for their kids! Yep - That would be me🤦♀️.

Let's go Dolphins,

Debbie Nigri and Your Volunteer Swim Team Committee