Good evening Otters! Thank you for adjusting to our new practice group times as we try to even out the sessions. If your swimmer is new to the team or would benefit from learning in a smaller group please consider moving them to the 6:00pm session as it is the smallest and can be less intimidating. Here is some important information to note about the planned upcoming events.

Thursday, June 4th: we will have all groups practicing as usual. During the 11 & over practice at 7:15pm we will obtain individual stroke times for the older swimmers. This will include a 50 Free, 50 Back, 50 Fly & 50 Breast. We will need some volunteers to fill the timer roles. Please sign up here.

Tuesday, June 9th: RSA (Raleigh Swimming Association) Stroke Clinic during regular practice times (excluding Junior Otters). This is a unique opportunity for swimmers to receive focused instruction from a coach with specific expertise in stroke technique, efficiency, and race skills. Please emphasize to your child(ren) that they need to make sure they are on their best behavior and give their full attention to the coach. This allows the coach to spend more time teaching and helping swimmers improve rather than redirecting attention. Disruptive swimmers will be removed from the practice.

Thursday, June 11th: No practices for all ages, as we will be conducting a Mock Swim Meet for our 10 & Under Swimmers from 5-8pm. You must RSVP for your swimmer as if this were an actual swim meet. RSVP before Monday June 8th so that your swimmer is included. We also are in need of lots of volunteers to fill open jobs needed to run this meet. Please sign up here. Older swimmers are encouraged to attend to help out and cheer on the younger kids!

We are looking forward to our first full swim meet on June 18th. We hope to have t-shirts to distribute beforehand. As our swimmers continue developing throughout the season, we want to remind everyone that private lessons can be an excellent tool for additional growth and confidence in the water. Coaches Samuel, Anna and Victoria each offer private and/or small group swim lessons for a fee. Please reach out to them directly to get on their schedule.

See you at the pool!

Hampton Ridge Otters Swim Team Committee🦦