Happy Wednesday, Stingrays.

We've officially been washed away this week.  Yet, our swimmers will still show up tomorrow night and swim their hearts out!

Tomorrow night, we will face the Woodneath Farms Whitecaps at our Willow Farms Pool.  It is a VERY special night as we will honor our six senior swimmers prior to the first event.  Please join us in showing appreciation for their leadership and dedication to New Mark Swim Team over the years!

Below are a few other announcements to keep in mind as you prepare for the meet.

Warm Ups: 

New Mark swimmers will warm up between 4:45 pm and 5:15 pm. Plan to arrive by 4:30pm.

Parking: 

Parking is available along the streets near the pool – for example, N. Lydia Ave. Our parking lot is for Officials, Handicap, and Coaches. Additionally, there is no parking on the pool (east) side from the south gate to the first house. That is pool side only. This area will be blocked and flagged off.

Concessions: 

We will again have wonderful concessions led by Julie Ingham for sale in the pool cabana, and Lilo’s Shaved Ice will be in the parking lot. Heat sheets will also be available for sale on the pool deck by the south gate for $1.00 each.

Crash Area: 

• All swimmers, parents, and spectators must sit outside of the fenced-in area. Families will be allowed crash on grassy areas on the outside the fence.
• Please make sure to bring tarps or blankets that you don't mind getting dirty as the crash area can be damp. Tents are welcome in the grassy area. We also recommend mosquito repellent.
• PLEASE STAY OFF THE LANDSCAPE. (Bushes, landscape pavers, rocks, and mulch)
• The POOL chairs that are plastic may NOT be used at swim meets! Please do not touch these stacked chairs.
• Willow Farms has installed a smoking bench. They're asking that we stay off that grassy area and away from the smoking bench when crashing. It is only for smokers and if you are a smoker please deposit your butt in the receptacle provided.

Spectators: 

Spectators will be allowed to come in and watch their swimmer swim and then they must exit. Please be courteous in this area, allowing parents who have children in the current heat to get to the front to see their children swim. When your child has finished swimming, please exit the pool deck to make space for the next parents. This allows a chance for everyone to see their child! A friendly reminder that no parents are allowed behind the blocks. 

Clerk of the Course: 

Our Clerk of the Course area is inside the fence in the Southeast corner of the pool near the blocks. As this area can be congested, we ask that parent spectators drop their child with the Clerks of the Course and head to a spot to watch their swimmer swim.

Meet Theme:

We will celebrate the 4th of July as well as cheer on the upcoming Olympics with a Red, White, and Blue Night.  Who can be the most creative with their spirit?

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the coaches or the board.

Have a wonderful rest of your Wednesday!