“It smells like swim team this morning!” 

We're getting close… T-2 days ’til launch!

Even with our nice weather this week, next week might not cooperate as nicely. With that in mind, here are your most important reminders and info for this week…

Weather Policies

We do not swim in weather cooler than 55 degrees. We still may cancel practices or meets in weather warmer than 55, depending on forecast and precipitation (and of course lightning). Lightning must be at least 10 miles away for at least 30 minutes in order to re-enter the pool.

Meet Day Weather: The temp must be 55 degrees or warmer at the start of the meet (not necessarily during warm ups!) Both teams may agree to delay the meet by 30 minute increments, depending on forecast. Both teams may also agree upon a cancellation and makeup meet if necessary. In the case of extreme anticipated weather, the league may cancel all swim meets on a given day.

Weather Notifications: Watch your email, and the Remind and Swimtopia apps (see below!) for cancellation notices.

Family Meet & Greet: TUESDAY, MAY 19, 6:30pm

Location: Forest Park Pool (in case of rain we’ll pop a couple tents and make it very quick!)

• Grab a treat and learn what to expect for the 2026 season!
• Meet the Coaches, Parent Reps, and other families!
• Practice details, meet details
• Communication channels, weather notices, etc.
• Parent and swimmer expectations
• Volunteer expectations and needs
• Grab your Blue Fins cap if you need one

We’d love to see as many families as possible! If you aren’t able to make it, all information will still be shared in updates but it’s a great time to ask questions and learn about the season ahead.

Practice Information

Here is practice information for this coming week, and after...

Practices: Week of May 18-21

Afternoon practices, weather permitting! (No Guppies this week)

• 6&Under: 4:00-4:45pm
• Age 7-10: 4:45-5:30pm
• Age 11-18: 5:30-6:30pm

Practices: Beginning May 26

Morning practices, Monday - Friday

• 13 & Older: 7:00-7:55am
• 11 & 12: 7:55 - 8:50am
• 9 & 10: 8:50 - 9:30am
• 7 & 8: 9:30 - 10:10am
• 6 & Under: 10:10 - 10:45am
• Guppies: 10:15-10:45am (Mon-Thurs only)

May 26-27 Optional Evening Practices

For those who aren’t out of school yet when we start morning practices, we will hold two evening practices on May 26 and May 27. Sign up is required, and space is limited!May 26-27 Evening Practice Signup

• 6:00-6:45pm - Age 10 and Under
• 7:00-8:00pm - Age 11-18

Apps You Need!

Here are the apps you’ll want to download now for the season, to stay both up to date with information and follow your swimmer’s races during meet day.

Swimtopia

https://www.swimtopia.com/products/swim-meet-app/

One-stop-shop for the meet schedule, meet/event live results, etc. Important announcements will be received through this app as well, through notifications.

To get the most out of it, we suggest the $5.99 monthly subscription for just two months this summer (then cancel, and reinstate next summer!)

Remind

https://www.remind.com/apps

The app you need for communication with the coaches. Please set preferences to receive text notifications from the app. Specific age group codes will be sent out soon- watch for details.

Visit the Blue Fins website for full practice and meet schedules!

2026 Blue Fin Parent Reps:

Sarah North, [email protected], (303) 902-3150

Heather McInally, [email protected], (720) 323-1269

Cassy Meier, [email protected], (719) 231-2598