What a Day, Team Bannockburn! 💙

Our meet against Glenwood may not have ended with a WIN, but let’s be honest—we walked away with something way better: ✨ Sore throats from cheering our lungs out ✨ Wobbly legs from pacing the deck like proud swim parents ✨ Full hearts (and stomachs!) thanks to our extraordinary community of coaches and volunteers.

Yes, the scoreboard didn’t swing our way... but our team spirit? Absolutely undefeated.

And now… it’s time. Drumroll, please. 🥁 SHOUTOUT TIME! Because this village of swimstars and behind-the-scenes superheroes deserves more than just applause.

#dadsquaduniform (📷: Chi Nguyen)

🍽️ Feeding Frenzy Aces Massive gratitude to Janet Carter, Katie Harb, Dana Hedgepath, Alessandra Campanaro, and Mary Clare Claud, a.k.a. Team Snacktastic, who basically ran a five-star kitchen all day. Feeding an entire swim team AND cleaning up? That’s Olympic-level dedication.

🎤 Voice of the Pool John Claud, you crushed it on the mic! Between mastering every swimmer’s name (no small feat!) and keeping the crowd smiling with your DJ vibes and snappy commentary, you might just have found your true calling.

⏱️ Queen of the Whistle Big thanks to Seyi Badmus for keeping things official, even when navigating the paperwork maze with grace and grit.

🛒 Chief Everything Officer If you’ve ever wondered who makes literally everything happen, it's Mariana Zand—our tireless Team Rep. Whether it's managing money, hauling lemonade, or planning team events down to the last sprinkle - she does it all!

🎀 Ribbon Royalty Thanks to Laurie Banach for crafting those coveted ribbons—each one a tiny testament to our swimmers’ big efforts.

📣 Herding Heroes Huge shoutouts to Shana Masullo, Lily Bello, and Corrigan Flood for wrangling swimmers with patience.

🇦🇺 Fond Farewell We’re waving an Aussie flag goodbye to the Carrolls, our beloved Bannockburn mates. Mark Carroll, we’ll miss your tech magic and calm-in-the-chaos energy as Automation Lead. Thank you for the years of dedication—we wish your family all the best on the next adventure. 🇦🇺❤️

📅 UPCOMING: B-Meet & Beyond!

🕛 Monday, June 30 @ NOON – B-Meet Sign-Up Deadline Seriously, friends. SIGN UP NOW. One click now saves our B-Reps from hours of detective work later. We can no longer accept late entires. Sign up before the clock strikes noon! 🕛

🦸 Wednesday, July 2 – B-Meet @ Somerset Theme: Superheroes! (Capes encouraged, tights optional.) 📍 5545 Warwick Pl, Bethesda, MD 🕔 5:00pm Arrival | 🏊 5:20pm Warmups | 🏁 6:00pm Splash-off 🚫 Reminder: Top 6 in freestyle or top 3 in other events? You’re an A-Meet champ—sit this one out.

🍕 Food Alert! Timber Pizza + Clayboys Shaved Ice will be there! Come hungry.

🎆 Friday, July 4 – Morning Practice Only! (No evening practice or pasta party this week—but we’re saving the carbs for the next showdown.)

🏊 Saturday, July 5 – A-Meet @ Tallyho (8650 Bells Mill Road, Potomac, MD, 20854) Let us know your swimmer’s availability on Swimtopia. Details coming soon!

🛣️ Sunday, July 6 – Relay Carnival @ Glenwood (10012 Gardiner Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902) - Coaches will let you know if your swimmer has been selected for the A-Relay Carnival. Pack snacks, playlists, and patience. This one’s a bit of a drive, but so worth it. 

🎀 Don’t forget to snag your swimmer’s ribbons—check the bin next to lost & found.

FRIDAY NIGHT PASTA PARTY ALLERGY REMINDER

We’re excited to gather as a team and enjoy a night of good food and fun!

Please remember:

Families are asked to label dishes with common allergens, including nuts.

However, we cannot guarantee that food is free from cross-contamination or that all allergens are listed. If you or your swimmer have a serious food allergy, please use extra caution when choosing dishes. Your health and safety are important to our entire swim family. Thank you for your understanding!

There’s so much still to look forward to this season, and we’re only just getting started. Thanks for being part of this wild, wonderful swim family—we couldn’t do it without YOU. 

With appreciation and pom-poms,

Your VOLUNTEER Swim Team Committee 🏊✨