Wahoos Weekly: Swimmers, Take Your Mark!

May 9th

Hello Wahoos Families,

Welcome to May—and to Wahoo Nation! After-school practices start Monday, May 11 at the MINERAL pool (except Minnows). We’re excited for a safe, fun season focused on swimmer growth and community.

NEW SUITS & GEAR! Thanks to everyone who came to suit try-on. Please order ASAP by clicking here. Delivery is ~2–3 weeks (shipped to your home).

Note: We recommend the new suit. We plan to keep this design for multiple years, so families should only need to repurchase for sizing. Older blue/black suits are still allowed. Questions regarding sizing? Contact Lani Rich 303-908-6732

IMPORTANT DATES (see website for details)

May 11
- Spirit Day (wear a Wahoo shirt to school).
- Afternoon practices begin: Practice Time Schedule. If your swimmer needs a different practice time, please get coach approval first.
May 17
- Coaches training (coaches: watch for an email this weekend)
- 3:00–6:00 pm Parents Night Out: Papa’s Social House + kids’ pizza party @ Willow Way Clubhouse (RSVP on the Season Schedule page)
May 18
- Meet event sign-ups and volunteer sign-ups open
  - Watch for a May 18 email with instructions to sign up for meet events and volunteer slots for the full season.
May 22
- No practice
May 25
- Memorial Day (no practice)
May 26
- Morning practices begin (all swimmers): Practice Time Schedule
  - Need a different practice time? Please get coach approval first.
  - Minnows and 6/Under – If your child is new to Wahoos or hopes to move from Minnows (2025) to 6/Under (2026), you’ll need a swim assessment the week of May 18 (look for a separate email shortly).
May 29
- Kick-off Picnic - BYO Dinner - join us in front of the Mineral Clubhosue to kick of our first meet, learn the Wahoos Cheers, grab a Kona Ice, and help set up the pool deck for the Meet!
May 30
- Home Meet vs Ben Franklin

COMMUNICATIONS - Website (season info): Home - Willow Creek II Swim Team

Watch email and the website for weather updates, meet sign-ups, and volunteer needs (also in the SwimTopia Mobile App).
Download the SwimTopia Mobile App for team updates, meet info, entries, and volunteer sign-ups.
Use the free app for meet entries, volunteer sign-ups, swim history, and push notifications. (Pro adds heat sheets, results, and swim alerts - this is suggested and you can cancel after the season)
We send season alerts via SwimTopia—please download the app today!

VOLUNTEERS

Wahoos run on volunteers. Thank you in advance! Watch for a May 18 email with instructions to sign up for volunteer slots for the full season. Email [email protected] if you can help with:
- Waterworld – June 11 (ages 13+)
- Tennis Court Sleepover – June 20 (ages 11+)
- Prelims parties – June 6–9 (day varies by age group)
  - Host a pasta/protein “prelims party” for your age group.

NOTES & REMINDERS - Full Season Schedule

June 13 (home vs Heritage Green) is a “sprint meet.” This pilot format includes more 25/50s, fewer longer races, combined heats, and a shorter meet. More information to come!

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