Big week, Dolphins! Please take a moment to read through all of the notes below. 

NO PRACTICE ON MONDAY
May 25 | Memorial Day

• Regular practice resumes on Tuesday
• Ages 6 & Under (Shrimpers) – 5:00-5:30 pm
• Ages 7-10 – 5:30-6:30 pm
• Ages 11 & Up – 6:30-7:30 pm 

MOCK MEET THIS THURSDAY
May 28 | 4:45 pm Photos; 5:15 pm Warm Up; 6 pm Start 

• Declare swimmer attendance in SwimTopia ASAP 
• Athletes in team suit for photos (or black or blue suit)
• Individual photos $5/athlete - cash only 
• Parents: be ready to practice your volunteer jobs
  You must volunteer for your swimmer to participate in meets 
• Swimmers eat free; everyone else $5/plate (menu below) 
• Team Theme: Dolphin Pride - Best Dressed & Most Creative Win $10 Wave Cash
• Event will conclude around 8 pm 

A NOTE FROM COACH

I’m so proud of how hard everyone is working at practices! This week we'll work on dives before the Mock Meet on Thursday. The Mock Meet is now set up in SwimTopia - please commit/decline your swimmer(s) before noon on Thursday so I can solidify entries. 

Quick reminder: all swimmers will swim all races for the Mock Meet - it’s OK if they’re not quite ready for some strokes! This is just a starting point and their job is just to try their best.

- Coach Kate 

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED - SIGN UP BY 5PM TONIGHT
You must volunteer for your athlete to be eligible to swim at Meets

• Volunteer sign-ups close at 5 pm on May 24
• Most pressing need: Away Meet volunteers 
• See Volunteer Positions page for details 
• Volunteer training at Mock Meet on Thursday 
• Have questions? Text Laurin 704.534.1794 

WAVE CAFE UPDATE
Thanks to everyone who has already donated! 

• Still needed: 8oz bottled water, 12oz Gatorade variety packs, Coke & Diet Coke
• Donations accepted only during swim practice 
• Donation Sign Up 

Mock Meet Menu

• Hot Dog Plate | $5 (Free for Swimmers) 
• Includes chips and choice of water or Capri Sun 
• Vegetarian/GF option available 
• Food served when Shrimper events conclude 

SWIM TEAM SUIT SWAP
Last call! 

• Bring suits by Tuesday, May 26 
• Shop for a "new" suit May 26-28
• See the team website for details
• Thanks to Laura Martin for helping with the suit swap 

TEAM MERCH UPDATE

• First merch orders distributed this week
• Show your Dolphin Pride on Thursday 

SEEKING COACH APPRECIATION VOLUNTEERS
Looking for one or two parents for a special assignment

• Help show our awesome 2026 coaches our gratitude
• Gather / distribute coach gifts
• Interested? Text Stephanie 804.690.1605

FOLLOW SFST SOCIAL MEDIA

• The swim team has different social media accounts to the pool
• Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for news and alerts 

HAVE QUESTIONS? 

Visit our team website or get in touch with the Committee. 

See you on Tuesday!