First Home Meet

Our next meet is HOME on Tuesday, June 24 at Lakepark.
It is also Picture Day! You can order pictures here.

Arrive by 4:00 for individual pictures and 4:15 to line up to be able to take our group picture at 4:30.

• We acknowledge the extreme temperatures and will have options for swimmers to get in the pool in prior to warmup. Lifeguards need to be present and ready for these moments, and we expect older swimmers to be aware of their surroundings and young swimmers for safety.

Warm ups for 11&Up begin at 5:00pm. We reserve our parking lot for the away team, so please remember to park on Rushingbrook

- First home meet info, click HERE for more details. Lakepark families sit on the far end of the pool. Remember to bring chairs and cash for concessions. Based on concession sign-ups, we plan to have Chick-Fil-A, pizza, BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, mac and cheese, baked potatoes, fresh fruit and other homemade goodies. Bring cash or Venmo, no cc. When the meet concludes, if you are able, please stick around to help clean up and put the pool back together. Kona Ice will be at the meet as well.

-Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer at the meet or for concessions HERE. We still have plenty of openings that need to be filled including
-at least 2 big bags of ICE
-hospitality (handing out water bottles to other volunteers)
-kid pusher for 7/8 girls and 9/10 boys
-3 timers (can split with a partner!)
-3 concessions

After the meet you can catch a bite to eat in the air conditioning at Bada-Wings!

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Staying Cool in Tuesday's Heat

Tuesday's temps and heat index will be dangerously high, so we are preparing ways to help swimmers and their families stay cool during the meet.

• Parents, wear your swim suits. We will have some periodic parent plunges during the meet if you want to cool off in the pool. These will be quick in-and-out dips to help us keep the meet running on time so please be mindful of timing. Reminder that the showers are also open so you can take a cool rinse in the locker rooms at any time if desired/needed.
• Free Ice: We will have coolers with individual baggies of ice to use as ice packs or cool your drinks. We'll also have some medical grade ice packs that can be wrapped in a towel and used on your body. The coolers will be at concessions and clearly labeled, so help yourself.
• Fans: We will have a few large fans mounted on the fence around the perimeter of the pool to help keep air moving. Please also bring portable, battery operated fans if you have them. Extension cords are not allowed on the pool deck with the exception of starting devices and concessions.
• Swimmers: The swim team will be able to hop in the pool immediately after the team picture is finished so they can cool off. We will also have popsicles available for the swimmers.
• Elderly family: This may not be the best meet for grandparents to visit, for their comfort and safety.

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T-shirts
We still have about a dozen ordered shirts still needing to be picked up.  Find Michelle Faison before the meet (at pictures or check-in) to collect them.  We will also have a small selection of blue parent tees ($20) and 2025 team tees ($15), cash preferred.

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Wednesday

• No morning practice due to Movie Day; still afternoon practice planned.
• Movie Day: 10am showing of How to Train Your Dragon 2 at Six Forks Cinema. No outside food and beverages but $5 drink/popcorn bundle is available for purchase. Note: This is not a drop-off event. Minors need a responsible adult/babysitter with them.
• Gonza Tacos y Tequila dine out event 5-8:30. You MUST have a physical paper flyer to go with your order for Lakepark to receive a percentage back as our fundraiser. Flyer is attached or copies can be found at our snack bar.
• Bunco Please join us for a fun evening of Bunco! Bunco is a dice game that is easy to learn and full of laughs. No experience necessary! The entry fee is only $10.00 per player (please bring exact cash) and all proceeds benefit the awesome Lakepark Marlins Swim Team. The game conlcudes with cash and prizes! Light refreshments will be provided. Beverages are BYOB.
  Sign up to ensure your spot as seating is limited. We hope to see you there!