Monona Swim and Dive
Welcome to the 2018 Preseason Monona Swim and Dive Newsletter! Newsletters will be sent weekly throughout the summer season to keep you up to date on all the team happenings on and off the pool deck.

Don't forget to verify your contact info on the MO website to make sure you receive these newsletters and other important team information. 
Memorial Day Parade
 
Date:  Monday, May 28
Time:  Gather at 9 am sharp (see specific location below)! Sing the National Anthem at 9:30 in front of the high school. Parade begins at 10.
Place:  MGHS (4400 Monona Drive)
Attire:  Wear Red, White, and Blue, along with patriotic accessories
Note:  All participants must be prepared and able to walk the entire route
Note 2:  BYOB--Bring your own bag for candy to throw!!!! The team will supply the candy
Child pick-up:  Parade lasts two hours and finishes on Owen Road near Village Lanes. Plan to meet there.
Questions?  Email or call/text Jen Garrett ( jengarrett73@gmail.com  or 608.334.8791)

*** Parents of 8 & Under swimmers/divers, please plan to walk the entire parade route with your children for their safety.

*** Our position in the parade is 34. We will meet on Coldspring in front of Monona Grove High School.

*** It will be HOT tomorrow! Please bring plenty of cold water, hats, and sunscreen!
Pre-Season Practice Schedule
Swim

Tuesday May 29 to Wednesday, June 6

9 & under (8&U + 9's)   | 5:00 – 6:00 pm

10 - 12 (11-12's + 10's) + Unified Swim  | 6:00 – 7:00 pm

13 & over (13-14's & 15-18's)   | 7:00 – 8:30 pm


Dive

Tuesday, May 29 to Wednesday, June 6

11 & over  | 5:30 – 6:30 pm

10 & under  | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
NEW Parent Meeting
New to MO? Please join us for an informational meeting for NEW SWIM AND DIVE parents on Tuesday, June 5. Drop your kids off at practice and meet us in the upper level of the Community Center.

Three sessions are planned: beginning at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 PM.

We will cover:

- Basic info about our team, volunteering, staying in the communication loop, practice expectations, meet protocol and of course, socials!

- All-City Swim Meet - all of the wonderful ways that you and your family will be able to be involved!

See you there!!
All City Swim Meet Volunteer Sign-up
Volunteer sign-up for All-City Swim Meet, hosted by MO, is available now!

Make sure to sign up early so that you get your preferred volunteer activity and time slot. Training will be provided for all shifts, so no need to worry if you are new to the team or haven't done something before. Remember, EACH parent/adult in household is required to fill at least 3 shifts throughout the meet July 26-28th.

We encourage dive parents to assist as well. Thanks in advance!
Meet Sign-up
Our first swim and dive meets will be here before we know it! 
Dive: Friday, June 8 at Ridgewood         
Swim: Saturday, June 9 at Seminole

Please sign-in to confirm OR decline your swimmer/diver's attendance for the first meet soon!