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    Manta Rays - Week of June 3rd

    June 3rd

    Manta Rays - Week of June 3rd

    Good morning Manta Rays,

    Congratulations on our first win of the season against the Sea Dragons! They are tough competitors.

    Grab your calendar……

    RSVP for Meets:

    Declare if you will attend or not attend the meet via our Manta Rays’ website. https://mountainlodgemantarays.swimtopia.com If you are undeclared, you will NOT be entered into the meet.

    • RSVP by Tuesday, June 4th for Meet#3 Away Meet on June 17th vs Fair Oaks Ranch @ 7900 Fair Oaks Parkway, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
    • RSVP by Tuesday, June 11th for Meet #4 Home Meet on June 22nd vs Promontory Pointe

    Pictures & Ribbons:

    • Check the family folder box this week for meet ribbons and pictures
    • Additional ribbons will be placed in the box for 10 and under swimmers Tues or Wed
    • Any questions/problems on your team/ind picture order, please contact the photographer Josh Jordan at [email protected]

    Josh Davis Clinic – 2x Olympian Josh Davis will be at our pool on June 13th from 5 pm – 8 pm

    • Click to register
    • Ages 8 – 18
    • $40 first swimmer/$20 for siblings – pay for first child online and siblings can be paid with CASH ONLY at clinic.
    • A few spots left

    This Week:

    • Tuesday – Last day to RSVP online for Meet #3 (we currently have 56 undeclared swimmers)
    • Thursday – Last day of school! Manta Rays Munchies – sweet treat provided by coaches
    • Friday – MORNING PRACTICE ALL GROUPS & PUP PRACTICE STARTS
    • Click for practice times

    Glance at Next Week:

    • Monday, June 10th – NO PUPS PRACTICE & NO TEAM PRACTICE
    • Monday June 10th – Meet #2 AWAY MEET vs Braun Station
    • Tuesday, June 11th – Afternoon Practice, Last Day to declare attendance for Meet #4
    • Wednesday, June 12th – Morning Practice
    • Thursday, June 13th – NO PRACTICE due to Josh Davis Clinic for those that registered
    • Friday, June 14th – Morning Practice

    Volunteer spots:

    • View all the volunteer spots you signed up for. Log in to Manta Rays’ website, you will see links for My Account and Sign Out at the top right of the page. Click My Account. Your account page contains the jobs that your family registered for.
    • Unable to fulfill your assignment contact one of the Volunteer Coordinators, Mandy Howland (210) 260-0004 or Dave Gaskin (206) 876-0816.


    Thank you, Parents!!

    • Parents – thank you for being amazing at the first home meet… it was a long one just like this email ;) ! Thank you to those that filled in open positions and those that just jumped in and helped! Much appreciated.
    • Parents – thank you for having all your swimmers show up and on time!! We had 0 no shows this meet! Thank you thank you!
    • Group 3 parents – a special thank you for helping put all the chairs back after your practice! 😊

    A special thank you to the following …..

    • Scorekeepers – Tracie Barr, Manny Bartolini, & Wendy Bartolini – BIG THANKS! They had a lot thrown at them this meet…learning new system, having to hand enter times bc Dolphin starter not working, having to reenter times bc wifi dropped, and they did it all with a smile! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
    • Coaches – Claudia Robles, Wyatt Ross, Avery Howland, Bella Wildeman, and Ryan Woehrle – thank you for your time and dedication to our swimmers! Our team is truly blessed.
    • Meet ref/Starter - Paul Wildeman, Cory Nackos, Brian McNew – these parents go to an additional training every year and serve as stroke & turn judges when needed. Thank you for running a smooth and efficient meet!
    • Stroke & Turn Judges –Scot Campbell, John DeBoer, Arya Koneru, Elizabeth Colville, Alison Lambert, Jaroslaw Huryn – these volunteers go to additional 1-2 hr training every year. They hold a very important role in order to run a fair meet.  Thank you!
    • Head Ready Bench – Traci Fox, Norma Jean Giffin, Alyson Moyer, Heidi Staples – these ladies organize the ready bench and help make sure swimmers do not miss their event. Thank you for your wonderful organization of our swimmers and ready bench volunteers!
    • Volunteer Coordinators – Mandy Howland and Dave Gaskin – thank you for working behind the scenes to ensure we have all our volunteer spots filled and for the extra help during the meet!
    • Head Concession – Jennifer & John Hover – thank you for planning, shopping, preparing, transporting, setting up and breaking down the food and drinks for this meet. You guys did an amazing job!
    • Parents – thank you to all the parents that volunteered at this meet! We can’t do it without you!
    • A lot of volunteer hours go in to pull off a successful meet. When you see these parents & volunteers, please thank them for the extra time they dedicate to our team.

    Please let Debra or I know if you have any questions.

    Sincerely,

    Kelly Hunt

    https://mountainlodgemantarays.swimtopia.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/mountainlodgemantarays/

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