Shark News 5/4: Placements, Jobs, Practice Schedule

Hi Shark Families,

If the Open House this week was a foreshadowing of what’s to come, I’m sure this season will be filled with fun, family, friends, and excitement! Fingers crossed that these 40-degree temperature swings and windy days will calm down by next week. IF not, knowing these Sharks, they have GRIT and will have a blast rain or shine! Pre-Season starts May 12th! If you still haven’t registered for the team, please do so as it helps us with planning for the season. Join us at the pool and come when you can! We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Please review the key Shark information below:

 

Swimmer Group Placement

Per Paul’s previous post, if your swimmer registered as Needs Placement, please sign-up for a placement swim under the ‘Jobs’ tab in Commit. Only one sign-up is needed per family.

**If your swimmer swam last year but, you think they may level up, go to the practice group they were in last season. Paul will evaluate at their first practice.

FIN PRACTICE TIME SIGN-UP

Typically, FINS practice 3 times a week on either Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Once placements are done, we will determine how many FIN practice groups are needed. A practice time sign-up will shortly follow.

We realize people are eager to get their summer schedules in place, thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

 

PARENT JOB SIGN-UP

We are off to a good start with Parent Job sign-ups! Thank you to all who have already signed up. Volunteering is the key to our team’s success. We ask that each family sign up for one job.

 

Parent job sign-up is under the ‘Jobs’ tab in Commit. Please scroll to the bottom and click to the next page to see all of the job opportunities. If you have questions or are not sure where to start, reach out at swimteam@bacmi.net.

 

🦈🦈🦈NEW THIS SEASON: The club has generously offered to award a free drink ticket to any parent who signs up for more than one job. Drink tickets can be redeemed upon your arrival of each additional job session. Drink tickets can be used at Shark events where alcohol is served. Tickets can be picked up at the awards table during meets.

 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

The practice schedule for the swim season is available via the Calendar tab in Commit. The general practice times are now posted under the Calendar tab on the website as well. It is important to read the weekly newsletter since practices may be modified as meets and events arise throughout the season. 

NEW: Pre-Team lessons can start as early as 5/12! Reach out to Coach Paul to set-up lessons.

School Schedule (May 12-June 13)

Monday – Thursday

Jaws/Hammers – 5:00-6:15

Tigersharks 5:30-6:30

Fins 6:00-6:30

Saturdays

Jaws 8-9:30

Hammerheads 9:15-10:30

Tigersharks 10:30-11:30

Fins 11:00-11:30

 

***No Practice 5/26***

 

APPAREL

One week left to order your apparel! Even if you aren’t buying any new apparel you need to go to the online store and order your swimmers’ complimentary t-shirt and cap.

 ***Please submit your orders by 5/11. Ordered apparel will be distributed at the Blue & White Meet on 6/7.

Please note some key information before going to the online store:

• The Bloomfield Sport Shop suggests viewing the online store on either a computer, laptop, or tablet.

• Under the Complimentary Team Gear section, select a t-shirt bundle for each of your swimmers.
  • E.g. If you have two swimmers you will have to add it to your “cart” 2 times.
  • It will show up in your cart as $0.00 at check-out.
  • In order to guarantee a complimentary shirt and cap, you must order by 5/11. After that, limited quantities may be available.

CLICK LINK BELOW:

BAC Spirit Wear Shop

SPONSORSHIPS

We are pleased to announce our Diamond Sponsor level is SOLD OUT!

Thank you to all the 2025 Sponsors! Sponsorships for Platinum and Gold are still available. Sponsorships are key to the success of our swim program. Funds raised help us cover the costs of things like ribbons and awards, MICSA fees, Saturday bagels, away meet bus experience, DJs, tech fees, decorations, prizes, and much more. 

Commitment deadline is June 1.

Contact Athletic Director, Julian Wellings (jwellings@bacmi.net) if you are interested in a sponsorship. Thank you in advance for supporting our team.

 

SWIMMER CUSTOM FLAGS 

Swimmer favorite, custom swim flags are again available. Flags are displayed around the pool area for the duration of the swim season. They are used for two years. To order a flag(s), please email swimteam@bacmi.net

Indicate if you would like a family flag (last name only $150) or swimmer flag (first and last name $125)

Orders due May 11

 

IMPORTANT SHARK DATES 

5/11 – Flag Sponsorship requests due (Flags will be hung Memorial Day Weekend)

5/12 – Pre-Season Begins🎉

5/26 – No practice (Memorial Day)

6/1 – Swim Team Sponsorships Due

6/7, 8-11:30a – Blue and White Meet

6/16 – Summer Season Begins (Morning practice schedule starts)

6/17 – FIRST HOME MEET: ECC vs. BAC @ BAC🦈🦈🦈

 

Go Sharks,

 

Alyson

swimteam@bacmi.net