Hello HOWJ: 

Big shout out and thanks to our special guest coach today... Coach Nick! Coach Nick has an internship in Florida this summer so it was a treat for the kids to see him today. 

Swimtopia App: Please take a moment and download the Swimtopia App. There's a free version that is helpful - but the Pro version is worth it too for the month of June. This app will keep you updated at home meets as to what race we are on, and when your swimmer is coming up to swim. At the very least please download the free version of the app, log in, and enable notifications. We can push alerts, like weather updates, to this app for faster communication. 

Swag: If you are jealous of your swimmers super soft green Water Jets shirt - and wishing you had ordered one - now is your chance! We are placing a FINAL swag order close of business tomorrow (Wednesday, May 22). Please reply to this email with the size and quantity of shirts. They are $15 and you can pay via Venmo - @gowaterjets or bring cash to practice. We also have the women’s athletic tanks in white this year for $25. You can order those as well. Just a heads up - the order could take 2+ weeks to arrive. We will let you now as soon as they come in. 

SHRIMPER Parents: If you choose to stay on deck during practice, please gather your kids quickly once practice ends and exit the pool so we can start the next group. Please also be sure to put your chairs back! Also, you don’t have to stay on deck during practice – if your child is comfortable, you are welcome and encouraged to hang out on the hill and socialize with neighbors. Sometimes it can be a distraction for kids if their parent is on deck. Do what is best for your child. Also we are very grateful that the coaches are being extra cautious with our little shrimpers as they know not every kid is a proficient swimmer yet. Once they get a sense for each swimmers ability – you’ll start to see a bit more action. :-) Trust the process! 

Magnolia Tree: The big magnolia tree in the front circle of the clubhouse is lots of fun to play in - BUT... one of our swimmers was stung by multiple hornets yesterday. We have notified Braesael and we are hoping for a quick treatment - but in the meantime, please caution your kids against playing at near that tree. We don't want anyone else to get stung! 

Drink Donations: Every year we ask each family to donate one case of drinks. Thanks to those who have already dropped off. This helps stock our concessions stand. This helps tremendously to cut costs! Please bring your case of drinks to practice with you next week. We will store them safely in a clubhouse closet. Any case, any size - we will happily accept. Please no MINIs!

• LAST NAME A-G – Case of Gatorade or Powerade 
• LAST NAME H-L - Case of Water (Still or Sparkling) 
• LAST NAME M-Z - Case of Soda (Coke/Pepsi/Sprite/Lemonade etc.) 

Thanks for a great week 2 of practice so far. Remember, if you have questions or problems or concerns - please bring them to a Board members attention at practice or reply to this email or [email protected]. Please let the coaches work with the kids, and bring any issues instead to the Board. 

Please keep an eye on your email for details for the Mock Meet next Thursday.

GO WATER JETS!

- Water Jets Board