SWIM TEAM -- Preseason Announcements and Information
HELLO PIRANHA FAMILIES! Welcome to the 2026 Swim Season!
You will start seeing weekly update communications from me. Typically, I will send them out on Saturdays but I wanted to make sure to get everyone on the same page and provide you with as much information as you need for a successful season. Included below: Ice Cream Social Details, Coaching Staff Announced, Volunteer Sign Up procedures, Key Volunteer Roles Needed & How to Fill Them, Full Season Schedule in PDF Format (attached).
Swim Team gets started with our Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 17th. The Ice Cream Social is at the pool from 5:00 - 7:00 pm! It's your chance to meet the coaches, ask questions, SIGN UP FOR VOLUNTEER SLOTS, and get excited for what's to come!
COACHING STAFF! I (Breanne) will be overseeing the program as a whole: I will still be managing the meet entries, communications and overall team operations. You'll see me on the pool deck in the first week quite a bit and then as needed after that.
HEAD COACH LINDSEY BISHOP will be returning for her sixth season with the piranhas! She will be joined by a familiar face and a new assistant that we are really excited for everyone to meet. DREW DAVIS will be returning to Prestonwood as a coach after finishing up his first year at Bucknell. LIZZY PALMER will be joining the coaching staff after her first year at Davidson. You can see their COACHING BIOS on the team site (or by clicking the hyperlink).
VOLUNTEER SIGN UPs
Everyone will have their first opportunity to sign up for volunteer positions, in person, at the Ice Cream Social. After that the remaining spaces will be posted on the team site.
KEY ROLES NEEDED! We cannot run swim meets without these roles filled.
1. TEAM REP -- If you would like to help organize and shape the future of the program, we need you -- We need at least 1 if not 2 people to step into the Team Rep Role.
2. DATA ENTRY -- Running the computer system at the meets, our main volunteer had a senior last year and as retired.
3. STROKE & TURN -- Will need to attend a clinic (virtual options). Ideally we would have at least 4 people certified as Stroke & Turn officials
SPIRIT COMMITTEE -- this group will coordinate all spirit & social activities. If you would like to be a part of that please let Jackie know.
ALL VOLUNTEER QUESTIONS OR TO FILL IN ONE OF THESE ROLES -- reach out to Jackie Parker ([email protected])
WEEK 1: Sunday, May 17 - Friday, May 22
Sunday, May 17: Ice Cream Social, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Coaches will be there to meet new families, catch up with our returning team & hanging out! Parents can register for their preferred volunteer slots for the season.
Monday, May 19: FIRST DAY OF 9 & OVER PRACTICES!
MONDAY through FRIDAY, May 18 - 22: 9 & Older Afternoon Practices
4:30 - 5:30 pm: 11 & Older
5:30 - 6:00 pm: 9 - 10 year olds
** If the water temperatures rise enough or it is hot enough next week, we will evaluate adding in 8 & Under practices and the 6 & Under swim evaluations-- this decision will be based on water & air temperatures**
Looking ahead to WEEK 2: Monday, May 25 - Friday, May 29
Monday, May 25: NO PRACTICE (Memorial Day Holiday)
Tuesday, May 26: ALL SWIMMERS - Afternoon Practices
4:30 - 5:30 pm: 11 & Older Practice
5:30 - 6:00 pm: 9 - 10 year olds
6:00 - 6:30 pm: 7 - 8 year olds
6:30 - 6:50 pm: 6 & Unders -- THE FIRST 6 & UNDER Practice will be swim testing.
Wednesday, May 27: NO PRACTICES (Pool Closed for Men's Prestonian Event)
Thursday, May 28: Afternoon Practices (see schedule above)
Friday, May 29: Afternoon Practices
Please, let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
