Good afternoon Ridgeside!

Despite our very rainy meet yesterday, I think we had the most fun we have had in a long time at a swim meet! Thank you to each of you for driving to Cleveland, cheering through the rain, and supporting our team. Also, congratulations to our top point scorers! Ridgeside Dolphins (293) -- Cleveland Waterdogs (340)

17 Swisher, Owen
17 Ellis, Madelaine
15 Schrader, Charlie
12 Fox, Leah
11 Hamilton, Weston
11 Smith, Finley
10 Fox, Ben
10 Whited, Joe

We have officially reached the final dual meet of the season: Monday, June 22, at home! Please confirm your swimmer’s attendance by 9:00pm tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. This helps our coaches finalize the lineup and keeps everything running smoothly for meet day. During Monday’s meet, we will also take a moment to honor our graduating seniors with a short recognition, and of course, we will end the evening with cake!

As City Meet approaches, our practice schedule will change a bit. Below is our schedule following Monday's meet. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Tuesday, June 23
Regular practice

Wednesday, June 24
Regular morning practice
City Meet swimmers ONLY for evening practice (City Meet Time Trials)

Thursday, June 25
Regular practice

Saturday, June 27
Pancake Breakfast and Relay Races for ALL SWIMMERS!

Monday, June 29 – Saturday, July 9
City Meet swimmers ONLY

City Meet Time Trials: The date of this event has changed to Wednesday, June 24, at 6:00pm. This is not an official meet. It is an opportunity for swimmers participating in City Meet to make sure they have their best and fastest times entered. All swimmers will begin with warmups at 6:00pm, and we will use our practice time to make sure everyone is able to swim their events as needed.

City Meet Registration and Dues: Please remember that City Meet registration is due by midnight on Sunday, June 21. Payment may be made by cash, check, or Stripe, which includes a 3% fee. Payments may be given to a coach or to Catherine Hamilton no later than Thursday, June 25. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Coach Janelle.

Pancake Breakfast and Relay Races: The Relay Races have been moved and will now be combined with the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 27! This is not an official meet, but it is always a fun team event. Please try to confirm your attendance by Friday, June 26, at 9:00pm so we know how many pancakes to plan for.

***We are also looking for some inspired parents who would be willing to help make pancakes during this practice. Please reach out to Coach Janelle if you are willing to help!***

Finally, save the date for our End of Season Party! We will celebrate all of our swimmers’ achievements at our End of Season Party on Sunday, July 12, from 5:30–7:30pm at the Ridgeside Pool. More details will be coming soon!

Thank you all for being part of such a fantastic season so far. Let’s finish strong!

GO DOLPHINS!

-- Coach Janelle