Saturday’s meet against Robin Hood was epic! Not only did the swimmers crush it, the parents crushed it IN and OUT of the pool!

The "TOP 25" showcased our parents and alumni racing a 25-meter freestyle at the conclusion of the meet. The official results are attached. We are sorry to report that Coaches Lily and Alex were disqualified because they are neither parents nor alumni.

Congratulations to David Zand for tying the 13-14 50 Freestyle Bannockburn record set by Gideon Helf in 2017. What a race!

Volunteer Shoutouts

A huge thank you to this week's incredible volunteers:

• Candice Cody - Helped with Saturday's lunch and stayed hours after the meet ended to clean up.
• Zoomie Zein, Ed Dorsey & Jenn Lee -Total automation takeover during Saturday's meet...and absolutely crushed it!
• Mariana Zand, Amy Conroy & Cristina Gomez - What do you do when the food truck cancels at the last minute? Order 40 pizzas, of course. Extra credit for wearing gloves and sparing the team a side of cyclosporiasis.
• Michael Crino - Creating ribbon memories for a lifetime.
• Chi Nguyen - Grocery basket on one arm while passing out water and selling snacks like a boss!
• Kelly Wohlgemuth - Clerking (organizing swimmers into heats and lanes) the biggest meet of the season. Kelly...are you okay? So, Kelly, are you okay? Are you okay, Kelly?
• Kevin Nigri, Renee Niebylski & Meghan Rogers - Making Senior Sendoff look effortless. Kevin sifted through years of photos to create seven perfect senior posters, while Renee and Meghan made sure our seniors were properly outfitted with sashes and balloons!

This week wrapped up another amazing season of 2026 Bannockburn Division C dual meets. Even though our lineup of A and B Meets has concluded...don't go anywhere! This upcoming week is packed with continued practices and classic Bannockburn traditions. Please keep reading because you won't want to miss this chock-full week.

Pre-Team

Last Pre-Team PracticeTuesday, July 14 | 3:30 PM

Pre-Team Meet

Wednesday, July 15 | 5:00 PM

Choose any (or all!) of the events and join us for one of the most exciting afternoons of the season. This meet is all about having fun, building confidence, and celebrating every swimmer.

Events:

• 25-Meter Freestyle
• 25-Meter Backstroke
• 25-Meter Kick

Please arrive by 4:45 PM so we can organize swimmers before the first race begins promptly at 5:00 PM.

Immediately following the meet, all Pre-Team swimmers and their families are invited to stay for pizza and our end-of-season awards celebration! We'll recognize each swimmer's hard work and celebrate an amazing summer.

Sign up for the Pre-Team Meet

We need TONS more timers and volunteers - Sign Up HERE! (Swim Team ages 13 & Older)

Swim Team Practice Schedule

Morning Practices (through Friday, July 24)

• 8 & Under: 8:30-9:30 AM
• All other age groups: 8:30-10:00 AM

All swim team members are welcome to attend morning practices.

Afternoon Practices

• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (July 13, 14 & 16)
  
  
  • 4:00-5:00 PM - 11 & Under
  • 5:00-6:00 PM - 12 & Older

No afternoon practice on Friday, July 17.

Week of July 20: Morning practices only.

Friday, July 17 - Pancake Breakfast & Car Decorating

It's the best Friday of the summer!

• 9:30 AM - Pancake Breakfast (we need MAJOR help with breakfast foods, supplies, and serving)
• Cars become rolling works of art (honestly, it's a great excuse to finally get that car wash).

Friday, July 17 - Movie Day 🎬

12:30 PM - Moana @ AMC Montgomery Mall

Note: Swimmers 12 & under require a chaperone, and everyone must bring/purchase their own ticket.

Saturday, July 18 - Divisionals @ Regency Estates

11511 Gainsborough Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

• 6:45–7:05 AM - Warm-ups
• 8:00 AM - Meet Begins

Divisionals Meet Program Attached.

Saturday, July 18 - End-of-Season Banquet

5:00 PM @ Maggiano's

Cost:

• Ages 12+: $25
• Ages 11 & Under: $10

Please RSVP as we celebrate another fantastic season with awards and recognitions!

Isn't that enough fun for now?

YOUR VOLUNTEER SWIM TEAM COMMITTEE