Hope everyone is staying dry today! Hard to believe we are at Week #15! 

Skyline Cup Follow-up 

I know I sent an email on Friday but there are a few things that I forgot to include: 

• I neglected to thank one swimmer for helping with cleanup - Helen Hostetter. 
• I wanted to thank Rick Joi for going beyond and staying in the parking lot long past his time was done to move the barricade when the lot was full if anyone needed to drop or pick someone up. 
• I also wanted to thank our Skyline Cup coordinators: Jill Yingst (Parking), Becky Pinzer (Admissions), Denise Thompson (Candygrams), and Shania Mozloom (Raffle baskets). 
• Finally, I want to thank a few local businesses who contributed to our raffle baskets: Brickheads, Thom's Bread, Nonna Rosa Restaurant, Chick-fil-A, and the Lancaster Barnstormers. 

Tuesday, July 11 - Home Meet vs. Ephrata - Team Photo Day (NEW)

• Theme Night: Color Wars (Remember it's also Team Photo Day - so wait until after photos are taken to participate) 
  • 8 and under - blue
  • 9-10 - green
  • 11-12 - yellow
  • 13-14 - red
  • Opens - pink
• Team Photos - Please arrive at 4PM. We will start with the 8 and unders and move as quickly as possible through all age levels. If you missed individual photos previously or were planning on sibling photos, he will be able to take them after team photos are completed. He will also have extra order forms available if you need one. 
• The first draft of the lineup is attached. If your commitment has changed, please let Coach Barb know ASAP by emailing her at [email protected] or texting her at 717-203-2115. Event changes are possible but not guaranteed.
• Volunteer Needs:
  • Colorado Timing System - 2nd half
  • Meet Manager Computer - 2nd half
  • Concession Stand - 3 from 8-9
  • Finish Judge - 1 1st half
  • Pool Teardown - 5 people 
  • Stroke and Turn - 1 2nd half
• Concession Needs:
  • 22 lb of ice - 5
  • 2 lb ground beef walking tacos - 1
  • someone to pick up Philly Pretzel box - ordered with name Prevost
  • Case of Small Doritos Bags - 2 (I can get these at BJs for $19 if anyone wants to sign up and then Venmo me the money.) 
  • Dz baked goods - 2
  • Gatorade Case - 1
  • Costco size Large Dill Pickles - 2
  • Mac and Cheese in crockpot - 2
  • Meatballs in Sauce in crockpot - 2
  • Pasta Salad - 1
  • Sub rolls - dz - 3T
  • veggies and dip in cups - dz - 1
  • watermelon or assorted fruit - precut - 3 
  • We have had a parent volunteer to make sloppy joes but is requesting donation money. If you are willing to do that, contact Linda to make arrangements.

Save-a-Life Swim Program - Thursday, July 13 (NEW)

The American Cancer Society Save-a-Life Swim Program is returning this year during our regular practices on Thursday. This is a fun practice as we ask the kids to swim as many laps as they can without stopping. They can use flippers and kickboards too! 

• Only swimmers who raise money for the Save-a-Life Swim Program should come to practice. 
• Swimmers can request donors to pledge per lap or make a flat donation. Ask your parents, older siblings, grandparents, neighbors, and friends to donate. 
• The Pledge Form is attached. You can download and print. There will be a few in a labeled folder in the top drawer of the filing cabinet. 
• New this year: online donations can be made here: American Cancer Society (acsevents.org) - type Skyline Swim Team - (it says Relay for Life, but it is for Save-a-Life). 
• Come during your normal practice time. 
• The team will provide snacks when swimmers are done swimming. There will be drawings for prizes too. 

Banquet - Sunday, July 23 

Where: Eden Resort Courtyard

When: Sunday, July 23 5-9 PM

Cost: $15 for swimmers $25 for non-swimmers 11 and under

$30 for non-swimmers 12 and up

Payment: Cash, Check (payable to Skyline Swim Team -put in Damm mailbox) or Venmo (@skylinesharks) due to Skyline by July 14

Register: In Swim Topia (on the website), go to Meets and Events and scroll to Banquet and click the RSVP button. RSVP for only those listed in your family who are attending. If you are bringing additional guests, please choose how many and list their names (and age if a child) in the Comment Section. Also, in the comments section – please list your total amount and payment method. If you have not registered and paid when the signup closes on the 14th, you will not be counted in the final count and will be unable to attend the meal portion of the banquet.

Other information:

• 8 and under swimmers will be sitting with their families
• Children ages 12-years-old and below must be accompanied by a responsible adult
• For safety purposes, Skyline Swim Team and families are only permitted in the courtyard and lobby areas of the Eden Resort. Parents/Guardians need to know children's whereabouts at all times.
• Any questions, contact Klaire Marino ([email protected])

2023 Red Divisional Championship - Saturday, July 22 - Ephrata 

This meet is open to all swimmers in the Red Division who have participated in at least 2 dual meets throughout the season. 

• They are running one session beginning at 9 AM. You veteran families are used to older kids in morning and younger in the afternoon. This will not be the case this year.
• 6 Volunteer timers are needed - we still need 1 in 1st half, 3 in 2nd half 
• Please make sure to declare your swimmer's availability ASAP. There are 89 swimmers currently with no declaration either way. Everyone who is available may swim at divisionals. 

Guppy Gulch 

If you missed the cutoff, we have LIMITED space that has become available. If interested, contact Linda. A reminder email with day details will go out later this week to those attending.

Photos

You can contribute your own photos to the shared Google Drive - We use these for the end of the year video and slideshow.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gXyfyVJ36f2RYhJRA

Time for the summary:

• Tuesday Night - Home Meet vs. Ephrata - arrive at 4 - team photos
• Theme Night - Color Wars (see age group colors above)
• Tuesday Night - Volunteer and Concession Needs
• Thursday - Save-a-Life Swim
• Banquet Sign-Up - all money and sign-ups are due Friday, July 14! 
• Red Divisionals - swimmer declaration needed as well as timers