Blue Fins Action Items & Updates!

June 9th

Good afternoon, Blue Fins!

We have A LOT going on this week, so read on!

Pizza Orders Due TODAY (Monday)!
Our first Team Dinner is this Friday, June 13, from 6:00–8:00pm in the park behind the pool. Join us for pizza, soda, games with the coaches, and early meet setup! If you want to order pizza and drinks to enjoy for the dinner, orders are due TODAY!

Order here TODAY: Pizza Order Signup
Each $20 order includes 1 large pizza (cheese or pepperoni, 10 slices) and 4 sodas.
Cash, check, or Venmo accepted at pickup. (checks payable to Forest Park Swim Team.)
You MUST pre-order—no extras will be available!

Visit from Arapahoe HS Swim & Dive Coach (WEDNESDAY, 7:50am)

Wednesday morning the head coach for the Arapahoe High School Swim & Dive Team (Eric Eikenbary) will be visiting and talking with the kids about the exciting opportunities for swimming in high school.

Wednesday morning, 7:50-8:00am
The goal is to talk with ages 13&Up and 11/12 year olds at their practice time, but any younger ones who are interested can come too!
Parents you are more than welcome to attend and ask questions.

Meet Entries Due WEDNESDAY at NOON!
This week is our first home meet on Saturday, June 14.

Make sure to declare your swimmer’s event entries by this Wednesday, June 11 at 12:00 noon.
Make your event entries here: June 14 Meet Entries
Missed the meet entry deadline? Contact me or a coach ASAP by Wednesday evening.
Note about Relays: If you indicate you are available for relays, please make plans to attend and stay for those relays. Dropping out of a relay usually means the entire relay team is cancelled if a replacement cannot be found, and that’s very disappointing to the other three swimmers!
Another note about relays: Make sure to check your swimmer’s events on Friday (in the app or Heat Sheet) to know which relays they have been entered into, if any.

Stroke Clinic (Backstroke) – WEDNESDAY 7pm
A reminder for this week’s Stroke Clinic (Backstroke)!

Wednesday, June 11, 7:00–8:00pm
Right now registration is full, but check back as sometimes spots open up (please let me know if you need to cancel, or go to your signup to cancel)
$10 per swimmer – Cash only, paid directly to the coaches
Swimmers must be confident and independent in the water
Registration is required for all Stroke Clinics! Stroke Clinic Signup

Team Photos & Pool Party – THURSDAY
Join us Thursday, June 12 for team photos, donuts, and a pool party!

Photos: Arrive anytime between 8:00–9:00am for photos. Individual photos, sibling photos, and a virtual team photo will be taken.
Pool Party: 9:00–10:30am (Donuts, games, and team building!) - only team members in the water, please.
No practices that day (including no Guppies - who have been rescheduled to Friday)

Team Dinner & Meet Setup - FRIDAY 6-8pm
First we’ll enjoy a pizza dinner at the park (order pizza by Monday, or BYO dinner), the coaches will lead games in the park for the kids, and then we’ll do some early setup for the home meet.

We’ll be at the corner of Arapaho Park adjacent to the pool (northwest corner).
Bring chairs or blankets to sit on for dinner
Meet Setup begins around 8:00pm (possibly earlier) – Setup Volunteers, this is your time!
As usual, any extra hands available for setup makes for an easier/quicker evening.
Families are welcome to set up tents and drop off gear Friday night as well. For the meet, Blue Fins tents can be set up on the lawns south and west of the pool (north lawn is reserved for the visiting team).

Join a Dad Relay Team (SATURDAY Home Meet)
We’ll be celebrating Dads at this week’s home meet!

To honor Father’s Day Weekend, we’ll be holding a Dad’s Relay halfway through the meet (after Event #45). All dads and/or grandads are welcome to join!
Interested dads - let Coach Sorin know!

Noodles & Co Dinner Fundraiser - JUNE 19

Easy way to raise some money for the Blue Fins!

Thursday, June 19 from 4:00-8:00pm the Noodles & Company (Southglenn location) will be giving back 25% of qualifying online and in-restaurant sales directly back to the Blue Fins.
For online orders, apply the coupon code “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at checkout. For in-person orders, mention the Forest Park Blue Fins fundraiser.

Reminder about Bikes - Bring Them Inside the Gate!