Hello, Sharks!
The start of our season is right around the corner and I’m looking forward to another great season at the BAC. We have been working hard behind the scenes to make this one of the best Shark seasons yet! If you have not registered your swimmer yet, please do so as soon as possible at www.bacsharks.com.
Our only change to the coaching staff this year is Coach Owen. He is moving on to continue his career and will be replaced by AJ Farner. AJ graduates from Cranbrook this year and was a captain for me on the boys’ swim team. He is great with younger swimmers and is excited to start. You can learn more about all of our coaches here.
As a reminder, season begins May 11th. Keep those fingers crossed for great weather! The first few weeks of season can be hectic as many of our Sharks are involved in other sports and activities. Please do your best to make an appearance at practices when you can during the May time frame. If you are a returning swimmer, please make sure your first practice is in the group you were in last year.
For those who are new, we have five groups: Pre team, Fins, Tigersharks, Hammerheads, and Jaws. Unlike other teams, our groups are based on both age and ability. Our approach is to give every swimmer the best opportunity to be successful while taking into consideration their development as a swimmer along with their social and emotional growth amongst their peers. Our website (www.bacsharks.com) provides the group requirements. Groups are fluid and can change as swimmers develop, improve, and age up so starting a season in one group does not lock a swimmer into that group for the entire summer.
Be on the lookout for a note from our Swim Chair, Alyson Lauer, regarding important Shark news, dates, and information. If you have questions, please reach out via swimteam@bacmi.net.
Looking forward to seeing you all in a few weeks!
SHARKS ROCK!
Coach Paul