Hi Shark Families,
Welcome to all our new and returning families! With Olympian swim clinics, team bonding events, and so much more in the works, it’s shaping up to be an exciting season for the Sharks. Special thanks to Beth LaBelle, Laura Shullman, Tom Peard, and many other amazing Shark parents working behind the scenes to make this a truly JAWSOME summer! If you haven’t gotten a chance to register for this season. We ask that you please do. This greatly helps with some of our preliminary planning.
Please review the key Shark information below:
SWIM GROUPS
Please see Paul’s recent blogpost regarding swim group placements. If you have any questions prior to the season starting, please reach out via swimteam@bacmi.net.
SHARK OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, April 29, 5p-7:00p
TIME CHANGE Parent meeting will now be at 6p
Kick off our 2026 Shark season with Coaches, Swimmers, and Parents. Great opportunity to ask questions, learn more or just hang out with Sharks! The Bloomfield Hills Sports Shop will be onsite so swimmers can try-on swimsuits and apparel. Dinner will be offered. Please sign up via the BAC web portal or App.
We recognize spring schedules are hectic so come and go when you can. We look forward to seeing you.
PRE SEASON
Pre-season starts May 11. Practices are offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday through June. Visit the resource page for general practice and swim clinic information. Join us at the pool and come when you can!
NEW: Pre-Team lessons can start as early as 5/11!
School Schedule
Monday May 11th – Saturday June 13th
Jaws
Monday – Thursday 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Saturdays 8:00am – 9:30am
Hammerheads
Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 5:45pm
Saturdays 9:15am – 10:30am
* Please note we changed the practice time Mon-Thurs to better accommodate school dismissal times.
Tigersharks
Monday – Thursday / 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Saturdays 10:30am – 11:30am
Fins
Monday – Thursday / 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Saturdays 11:00am – 11:30am
LILLY KING OLYMPIAN SWIM CLINIC
SPONSORSHIPS
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.
Please find details on our Sponsorship Opportunities here. Commitment deadline is June 1.
Contact Assistant General Manager, Mark King (mking@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 10
IMPORTANT SHARK DATES
4/29, 5-7p: Swim Team Kick Off with Dinner (Parent mtg @ 6p)
5/10 – Flag Sponsorship requests due
5/11 – Pre-Season Begins
5/25 – No practice (Memorial Day)
6/1 – Swim Team Sponsorships Due
6/6, 8-11:30a – Blue and White Meet
6/15 – Summer Season Begins (Morning practice schedule starts)
Go Sharks,
Alyson
swimteam@bacmi.net