Waynewood Dolphins Weekly Newsletter - June 28, 2021
Waynewood Dolphins Weekly Newsletter
June 28, 2021
Thumbnail Calendar for the Week (see details below):
Monday – No Afternoon practice; Away B Meet v. Riverside Gardens 6pm
Thursday– Teen Night: Game Show Night – 6:30pm
Friday – Pep Rally: Can-struction! 6pm
Saturday – Away A Meet v. Pinecrest 9a.m.
Sunday – Waynewood’s Fourth of July Parade
1.The Dolphins Reach Past the Ravens in the Relays!
The Dolphins won their second A meet this season! It was a very competitive meet with great swims on both sides, but in the end, the Dolphins beat the Ravensworth Ravens (224-196)! You can check out results from the rest of Division 7 and the League at NVSL’s website: www.mynvsl.com
Coach Dylan reports that the Dolphins, as a team, dropped an additional 1 minute and 10 seconds on Saturday. This brings their total for the season so far to an improvement of 16 minutes and 51 seconds! Swim Fast at the B Meet Dolphins!
2. Updates for Monday’s B Meet – All Swimmers Need Masks!
It’s our first Away meet! It will be held nearby at 8633 Buckboard Dr. Carpooling is always a good idea. Please arrive by 5pm for a 5:20 warm-up. Our host team, Riverside Gardens has asked that all swimmers, regardless of age or vaccination status, wear masks in the Clerk of Course. Riverside Gardens has provided a map of their deck so that we can see the change in in the entrance for the visiting team. We need volunteers for the second half for: Tables, Clerk of Course and Marshall. Sign up to fill those spots here . While, our hosts haven't said anything about masks for volunteers or spectators, it's always a good idea to have one with you these days.
2. Availability for Next Week’s Division Relay Carnival - Wednesday - July 7 at Villa Aquatic!
Each of the 6 Teams in our Division will field 2 relay teams (one freestyle and one medley) for each age & gender group. For example, the 8 & Under girls will field a 100 meter freestyle relay AND a 100 meter medley relay. Therefore, even if your swimmer hasn’t been in a relay up until now, they may find themselves in one for this meet. Make sure that you have marked your swimmer available if they want to be considered for this meet. Deadline for Availability is Monday, July 5 at 11pm
3. Events for the Week
Monday, June 28th
- No Afternoon Practice
- Away B Meet v. Riverside Gardens
Swimmers should arrive at Riverside Gardens Pool (8633 Buckboard Dr) at 5pm for a 5:20 warm up. You might want to consider carpooling. The meet starts at 6p.m. The meet will proceed in standard order (Free, Back, Breast, Fly and IM—if time allows).
Please Note: All swimmers, regardless of age or vaccination status, need to wear masks in the Clerk of Course.
Thursday, July 1st
- Teen Night – Game Show Night! – 6:30pm
Our teens will join Game Show host, Wayne Wood and his side kick Dolph N. Wheelaround for a Game Show Night with minute-to-win-it style challenges. Meet at 6:30pm in front of the pool house. Let the game begin!
IMPORTANT: Participants must be registered Waynewood Dolphin swimmers and be 13 or above on the date of the teen night to attend. Please respect that no exceptions will be made.
Friday, July 2nd
- Pep Rally – “Can-struction” – 6p.m.
It’s a pep rally, it’s a food drive, it’s art! It’s also a boys v. girls competition! Start bringing canned goods, and other non-perishables to donate to UCM up to the pool during practices this week. At the pep rally our boys and girls teams will use them as building materials. May the most creative and charitable team win! And, as is tradition, there will be cheers and the announcement of the week’s practice monsters ....don't miss it!
Saturday, July 3rd
- Away A Meet - Waynewood v. Pinecrest - 9am
Make sure that you have indicated your Swimmers’ availability or non-availability by 11pm on Monday.
Swimmers will be notified no later than Thursday if they are participating in this meet. We will be sending out a list to confirm. Swimmers will be notified no later than Thursday if they are participating in this meet.
This is our first Away A meet! Plans for caravanning to Pinecrest in Herndon will be provided later in the week.
Sunday, July 4th
- Waynewood Independence Day Parade
The Dolphins will be marching in the parade as usual. On July 4th we’ll meet at Waynewood Elementary School at 9:30 am for a 10:00 am parade start. Wear your Team Shirt and accessorize yourself with plenty of Independence Day bling.
The WRA also needs many volunteers to help make this wonderful community tradition happen. Teens can also volunteer for an appropriate activity and earn service hours. Please visit the SignUp and volunteer at least an hour of your time during this fun day.
Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact our Team Reps, Frederick & Tom, at [email protected]
Go Dolphins!
Tammy Mannarino
Waynewood Dolphins Communications
