Dear Crush Phamilies,

What a great morning to kick off the swim season! Our Crush swimmers got their baseline times, and the sky is the limit from here! We loved seeing the excitement, determination, and team spirit on display today. And a big thank you to our volunteers—all 50+ of you! We couldn't do this without you.

Before you read anything else (though I know you'll read every single word), please read these two things:

MOST IMPORTANT THINGS THIS WEEK

1. B-Meet stroke sign-up closes Monday at 12:00 PM sharp. No exceptions. If you like Coach Patrick, you'll complete it by tomorrow since he'll be working all day Monday.

2. Leave plenty of time to get to Langley. It is, by far, the most challenging B-meet commute of the season. Carpool if you can. Parking is limited. Traffic is annoying. Leave early.

B MEET @ LANGLEY

Monday, June 15 728 Live Oak Drive, McLean

Timeline

• Swimmers arrive: 5:10 PM
• Warm-ups: 5:25–5:45 PM
• Meet starts: 6:00 PM

Orange Out!

Wear your brightest orange and help us orange up the pool deck. Bonus: this year's team shirt is orange. We'll also have orange tattoos, pom-poms, and face paint ready to go.

PARKING & TRAFFIC

A few reminders:

• Leave early.
• Then leave earlier than that.
• Then add another 10 minutes.

The I-495 expansion project has made traffic around the pool challenging, and there is a new stop sign near the bridge entrance. Please be careful and remind any teen drivers as well.

Langley has reserved approximately half of their parking lot for PH families. Once those spaces are full:

• Street parking is available if all four tires are off the pavement.
• Additional parking is available across the bridge.
• Please do not block driveways, intersections, fire hydrants, or other cars.
• Handicap parking is available at the front of the club.

Please carpool whenever possible.

CRUSH SUPERHEROES / VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up. We're off to a great start!

We still need:

• Clerk of Course
• A few second-shift timers

If your swimmer is swimming butterfly, one of these jobs may be a great fit.

Pro Tip: Sign up for all your summer B-meet volunteer shifts now. Our blood pressure will thank you.

Officials & On-Deck Volunteers
Officials briefing: 5:35 PM
Dress code: White shirt and navy shorts

STROKE SIGN-UPS

Deadline: Monday at 12:00 PM (Not 12:01. Not 12:02. Noon.)

Please do not wait until the last minute. We cannot add swimmers or strokes after entries close. Coach Patrick has asked us to hold a firm deadline so we can keep meets running on time.

• Swimmers may enter up to two events.
• Unsure what to swim? Email Coach Patrick before entries close.
• Swimmers age 10 & Under who have never raced breaststroke or butterfly should check with Coach Patrick before signing up.
• Coach Patrick reserves the right to adjust entries.
• No IMs at this meet due to the school-night schedule.

How to Sign Up

1. Open SwimTopia (app or desktop).
2. Select "2026 Calendar & Signups."
3. Open Monday's B Meet.
4. Click "Edit."
5. Select:
   • Not Attending, or
   • Attending and choose up to two strokes.

Pro Tip: If your swimmer isn't attending, please select "Not Attending." It helps us tremendously.

TEAM AREA & SNACK BAR

PH will set up on the side of the pool closest to the tennis courts. (see attached map)

• Bleachers are available for parents, but bring chairs for swimmers and parents if you'd like.
• Please enter by walking behind the turn end of the pool.
• Swimmers may leave once they've completed all of their events.

Langley will have a full snack bar, including dinner options.

SWIMTOPIA APP

If you haven't already:

• Download the SwimTopia app.
• Enable notifications for weather, meet sheets, and results.
• Consider upgrading to the Pro version for real-time meet sheets and times. It's a few bucks and saves you from taking photos of timer boards and printing meet sheets.

COMING UP...

Merchandise. If you didn't pick up your merch today, it will be available at practice on Tuesday and during Friday Breakfast. Remember: every swimmer receives a team shirt and team cap. Need jammers before Monday? Contact Nicole directly at [email protected].

Morning Practice. Begins Friday. Regular afternoon practice Tuesday–Thursday this week.

Friday Breakfast. Also begins Friday! Sign up to bring food. It remains most swimmers' favorite event of the week.

Questions? Just ask... we're happy to help.

Go Crush!

Your B-Meet Reps,
April & Julie Sara

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