Dear Dolphin Families,

As we head into the final stretch of the 2025 season, it’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown! But while the end may be near, there’s so much to look forward to—and even more to celebrate.

Let’s start with a huge congratulations on our fantastic meet against Tallyho! Despite rumors of their pool being exceptionally slow—and a full meter longer than regulation—Bannockburn emerged victorious with a 9-point lead. Every single swimmer contributed to that win. Whether you dropped time, won a heat, or simply showed up ready to race—YOU made the difference. Well done, Dolphins!

And none of it could have happened without our incredible volunteers:

• Tom Spooner, our dedicated starter, who said “Take Your Mark” more times than we can count.
• Vivian Rogers and Corrigan Flood, our tireless clerk of course, who managed to herd a sea of swimmers like a pro.
• Colleen Crino, our automation verifier, who double-checked every time to make sure no swimmer was missed.
• Lisa Forkin & Grace Ahn, our vigilant stroke-and-turn judges, who stood under the blazing sun dreaming of Dairy Queen (DQ) treats, not disqualifications (DQ)!
• Sumi Choi spent a whopping 6-hours of her own, precious personal time learning how to improve our automation process!
• And of course our incredible timers throughout the season - Ryan Banach, Rich Craft, Brenden Flood, Melissa Flood, Louis Genereux, Trina Rand, Meghan Rogers, Cristina Spooner, and Emily West.

Our volunteers are truly the heartbeat of this team—thank you for all you do! Haven't had a chance to volunteer yet? We insist you sign up at the next event.

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Sunday, July 6 – Relay Carnival @ Glenwood - Congratulations to our exceptional relay crew at the A-Meet Relay Carnival! Our 15-18 Women’s 200-Meter Freestyle Relay (Hannah Clattenburg, Lily Rogers, Alex Forkin and Shelby Carter) and the 9-10 Boys Medley Relay (Max Carton Bastian Flood, Kairav Venugopal and Ethan Duncan). The 13-14 Boys 200 Medley Relay smashed the Bannockburn Record (David Zand, Max Genereux, Jonah Hu and Nicco Zand). Not to be outshined by our amazing parent relay Amy Conroy, Ken Merriam, Ed Dorsey and Debbie Nigri. 

Monday, July 7 @ NOON – B-Meet Sign-Up Deadline - Don’t wait! One click now saves our B-Reps from hours of detective work later.Late entries cannot be accepted. Sign up before the clock strikes noon!

Wednesday, July 9 – B-Meet @ Mohican 5:00pm Arrival |  5:20pm Warmups |  6:00pm Start Food: Timber Pizza (Yes, Again!) Theme: Dots 

Note: If you placed in the top 5 at the last A-Meet, please sit this one out.

Friday, July 11 – Last Friday Night Pasta Party! Don’t miss our final pasta party of the season. Let’s carb up and celebrate together!

Saturday, July 12 – A-Meet vs. Clarksburg Village (Home Meet) Let’s pack the deck for our final home meet of 2025! Theme: 80s Workout – break out your leg warmers and neon gear!

Sunday, July 13 – B-Relay Carnival @ Rock Creek (8619 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring, MD) Another chance for relay races!  Please indicate availability by July 9.Theme: 80s Workout (again—yes, it’s that good!)

Special Events for Our Pre-Team Swimmers

Wednesday, July 16 – Pre-Team Swim Meet - Our youngest Dolphins are ready to shine! 5:20pm Warmups | 5:30–6:30pm Meet, Pizza & Awards 

Events include:

• 25m Freestyle 
• 25m Backstroke 
• 25m Kick 

Register your Pre-Team swimmer HERE!

Calling All 10 & Over Swimmers – Volunteer at the Pre-Team Meet! Help cheer on our future stars and experience the meet from behind the scenes! Roles include timing, running, and ribbon writing.Arrive by 4:30pm to support your team and show what Dolphin spirit is all about.

Sign up to volunteer here

End-of-Season Celebrations

Friday, July 19 – Divisionals @ Regency Estates Pool - Divisionals is our championship meet! Two swimmers are selected for each event. Coaches will contact you if your swimmer has been selected. Theme: Construction Let’s build on the momentum and finish strong

Friday, July 19 @ 6:00pm – End-of-Season Awards Banquet - Help us wrap up a magical season with a night of fun, recognition, and community. Enjoy a catered dinnr from Mission BBQ (vegetarian options available), heartfelt awards, and our unforgettable end-of-year video by the amazing Jessica Clancy. Please bring a dessert to share (no glass containers, per pool policy). RSVP by July 13 so we can plan accordingly.[RSVP Here]

**We are honored to host the team dinner, BUT…it takes a village to set up and clean up. All hands on deck! Please sign up to help!