Dear Sharks Families,

We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 swim season! Below are some important details to get you started:

Parent Meeting

• Date: April 22
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: Arcola Elementary School
• Team Suit Try On

Volunteer Checks:

Each family will give a check of $400 to participate. It must be turned in by May 11.

The Stone Ridge Sharks will not cash any check unless you do not meet your volunteer requirement. Total per Points for the season will be decided before the parent meeting. Swim meets take many volunteers, so we need your help! Without volunteers, we cannot hold meets or events.

At the parent meeting, please turn in your volunteer checks to John Evankovich or drop them in his mailbox at 42064 Basalt Dr.

Volunteer Buyout:

If you are unable to volunteer and would like us to cash your check, please let us know by April 21. We need to divide the points equally per family.

Team Suit Information:

• Try-On: During the Parent Meeting. Team suits ARE required for 2025. They are the same suit as last year with a new logo. Either logo is fine. We are back to CASSELS.
• Participation: Swimmers will not be able to participate at meets or time trials without a suit. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Kickboarders: Team suits are NOT required for Kickboarders.
• Refunds/Exchanges: All suits are non-refundable or exchangeable. Please try them on.
• Order Deadline: May 11. Team Store Link

Named Caps:

• Named caps have returned and to ensure no one loses their caps, we are asking families to please order if using caps.
• Last year, we had so many caps without an owner after every meet.
• Caps are $55 for a pair of caps.
• Most Swimmers have their last name, but please let us know what you would like.
• Swimmers can order caps at the Parent Meeting.
• All orders are due by Sunday, April 27.

Practice Schedule

Evening Practice Schedule:

Morning Practice Schedule:

• 7:00-8:00 AM: 13+++
• 7:45-8:30 AM: Kickboarders and Little Sharks
• 8:30-9:15 AM: 8 and Under
• 9:15-10:15 AM: 9-12

Note: Change with 12-year-olds due to registration numbers.

Introduction to Coaches:

• Coach Rick: PE Teacher at Liberty; Coach at Potomac Marlins. Both have led the Sharks as a team for the past 5 seasons.
• Coach Zach: Works in IT; Coach at Potomac Marlins. Both have led the Sharks as a team for the past 5 seasons.

Assistant Coaches:

• Coach Kaitlyn: Finished her sophomore year at George Washington majoring in Sports Medicine; Member of the Club Swim team at GW; Shark Alumni.
• Coach Cal: 2025 Champe Graduate; Member of the VHSL Class 4 200 Free Relay State Championship Team; Member of NCAP Club Swimming; Long-term member of the Sharks;
• Coach Becca: A rising junior at Champe High School; Member of the Potomac Marlins for 8 seasons; Long-term member of Sharks.

Junior Coaches:

Junior coaches will be decided by May 1. We have many applications, and Coach Rick and Coach Zach are reviewing them.

Important Dates:

• Morning practice begins: Monday, June 16. Swimmers should arrive at least 10 minutes before practice times.
• 4th of July Break: June 30-July 6. Practice resumes July 7. There are no Sharks Events or Meets during this time.
• Divisionals: We will be hosting Divisionals, and it will be all hands on deck to showcase our team and community.

Sponsorships:

If you own a company or work for a company that would be willing to sponsor us, please let Amanda Cherry know. Email: [email protected]

We can't do this without the help of our wonderful community and are looking forward to a great season.