Hello Hammerheads!

We are excited to be hosting Crozet this week.  It's going to be a hot one, so please HYDRATE before and during the meet.  Please bring your team spirit, and most importantly, your good sportsmanship, to the pool for an awesome meet!

We did a FANTASTIC job of adjusting to our new meet layout last week.  We will continue to sit in the grassy area outside of the gate by the back entrance.  

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Crozet at Hollymead - July 10

Arrival: 4pm

Start Time: 6pm

Theme: Super Hero

Emergency Situations: If there is an emergency and your swimmer(s) cannot attend (or you as a volunteer), please email Coach Helen ([email protected]) AND me ([email protected]) as soon as possible.

Entries and Heat Sheet: I will email them as soon as I have them to share.  Information in SwimTopia may be incorrect as we are having to adjust entries.  We also may be able to enter additional swimmers in some races at the meet and will have a "wait-list." Please do not leave the meet without checking in with Coach Helen or Coach Lauren. 

Parking: See attached map.

• Where to park: On S Hollymead Dr on the same side of the pool (please try to park perpendicular to the road so we can fit as many cars in as possible), on Hollymead Dr (outside of the townhouse community) and Insurance Lane, or at Peace Lutheran Church.
• Where NOT to park: Our parking lot (reserved for away team), in the circle of Hollymead House Bed & Breakfast, in the Hollymead townhouse community (Somer Chase Ct), on S Hollymead Dr on the opposite side of the pool.

Volunteers: Please check in with me, Skye Durrer, as soon as you arrive. I will be at the table with a green umbrella in the corner by the back gate entrance by the lane 1 blocks. Please make sure to pick up your name tag from me. If you are unable to find me, you can text me at 434-953-8353. It is essential that you serve in the position for which you signed up. Meets cannot run without all of the amazing parents who volunteer. The teams and swimmers are counting on you.

Hollymead Seating and Deck Space: Map is attached

• We are sitting in the grassy area outside of the gate so that we can be the best hosts we can be to our visiting teams. While there is plenty of shaded area (yay!) there is some sunny space that would warrant tents.
• Our Watch and Go area will be on the pool deck closest to the parking lot along Lane 1. Please be courteous of families who have a swimmer in the current race and move so they can see. It is a relatively narrow space that we will need share.
• Our swimmers will have a narrow walk way blocked off from the back gate to the clerk, along the fence. This space will be for swimmers only; family members should not be behind the blocks.

Please Bring:

• Flip flops or crocs- the pool deck will be hot
• Plenty of water and sunscreen
• Team cap and goggles (back up and clear/non-tinted goggles are a great idea as well)
• Snacks/dinner or CASH to purchase food
• Towel

Inclement Weather:  The forecast is calling for possible storms on Wednesday night.  It is essential that you are present at the meet so that if we have to clear the pool deck, you can take your child with you to your car.  Coaches cannot be responsible for children during storm delays.  Please make sure you have a plan in place for your swimmer(s) and communicate that plan with your swimmer(s)  prior to the meet.  

Concessions: CASH ONLY. We will have various drinks and snacks as well as Chick-fil-a and pizza.  Kona Ice will be here too, so make sure to cool off with an icy treat. 

Meet Photos: You can view our amazing photos from the meets on our website.

Meet Etiquette Reminders: Please discuss with your swimmers(s) before the meet

• Remember to show excellent sportsmanship - stay in the water until all swimmers are done, shake hands/high five the swimmers next to you, cheer for your team
• We kindly ask that all swimmers and spectators stand respectfully during the playing of the National Anthem at our meets.
• Have swimmers check in with the coaches before they leave the meet. We will have a "standby" list to possibly add more races as exhibition. Please do not leave without letting a coach know.
• Clean up your area before leaving- pick up trash and put any items away that were moved

Other Reminders

Coaches' Gifts:  We have 10 Coaches and 5 CITs.  It is our turn to tell them how much we appreciate their dedication and commitment to our children and the team. I will be collecting money for coaches gifts over the next couple weeks. You may bring cash to the pool and give it to me, or you can send your gift through Venmo (@skye-durrer, phone number 434-953-8353.) 

Fun Day: Come have some fun with your teammates on Thursday. We ask that parents sign up to bring some food to share with the team. Please do so here for each week.

• We kindly request that food provided is reserved for our swimmers only. Once both the younger and older swim groups have been served, any remaining food may be shared with siblings

HMH Gear

We have shirts still available for purchase for $20. Please reach out to Jayna if you would like to show your Hammerhead spirit.

Spirit Week

More details to come, but mark your calendars for July 22 - 25. Please talk to your swimmers about showcasing their out-of-water talents (ideally with a group) for our Talent Show. Sign ups will be sent out soon.

• Monday Kick Ball (evening)
• Tuesday Pancakes and Posters (practice time)
• Wednesday Talent Show (evening)
• Thursday Pep Rally (practice time)

Champs

More information will be shared soon (as soon as I have details). Champs will be held at Brooks YMCA on July 26 and 27. We will be responsible for covering some volunteer positions, but we don't have our list yet.

• Friday AM 11-12
• Friday PM: 13 and up
• Sat AM 8 and under
• Sat PM: 9&10

Banquet

We will celebrate our season on July 27 starting at 630pm, following Champs, at the Hollymead Pool. More details will be forthcoming.

Saturday Stroke Clinic: Saturday mornings our coaches will offer optional stroke clinics to focus on technique, one stroke at a time. Bring $5 (cash) per swimmer. Sign up for each stroke clinic here - make sure to select the correct age group.

Declare your Swimmer(s) and Volunteer Sign Up: You must declare your swimmer by 12pm on the Friday before the meet. However, you may go ahead and declare for all meets and sign up to volunteer NOW so you don't have to remember each week.

• go to hollymeadhammerheads.swimtopia.com
• click on Events and Swim Meets
• select Meet Entry
• indicate if your swimmer will be attending the meet
• go back to Events and Swim Meets and select your volunteer position for the meet as well

Please let me know if you have any questions. Let's make is a great meet and show a warm welcome for Crozet. Go Hammerheads! 

Warmly,

Skye