Upcoming Events

Divisionals – July 25th at Lake Manassas:

If you will not be at the meet, please alert your coach by Tueaday and put it into the blue Coaches Notebook. M.I.T. parents, please check with Coach Tony to see if your child is entered into events.

*** Arrival by 5:55am. Warm-ups start at 6:10am***

*We need maximum participation at this meet - Swimmers - Please check in with your coach upon arrival and listen to the announcer calling the events. We do not want any “scratches” if you are at the meet. When in doubt, ask!

*Relays – Swimmers should not leave the meet until they check in with their coach(es) to see if they are in a relay.

*Volunteers – We need volunteers for timing, recording, running, scoring, and Clerk of Course. Please see Heather and Theresa to volunteer.

*Directions to Lake Manassas: From Vets Park Pool: Take Featherstone Rd to Route 1 traffic light. Take Left onto Route 1 South, take Right onto Opitz Boulevard. Opitz Boulevard becomes Smoketown Road. Turn Left onto Prince William Parkway (VA-3000). Continue on Prince William Parkway (including taking Left when reach Liberia intersection in Manassas), then taking a Right onto Prince William Parkway at the Route 234 intersection. Continue on Prince William Pkwy West. Total miles on PW Pkwy: 23 miles. Take ramp onto I-66 West; go 1.1 miles. Take exit #43B, US-29 North, and take immediate Left onto Lee Highway US-29 South. After approximately 2 miles, turn left into Lake Manassas Community at Baltusrol Blvd. Proceed through Guard Gate, and turn right on to Turtle Point Drive. Pool is on the right.

Address: 14900 Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155

*Parking: Available at Lake Manassas Academy on Baltusrol Blvd and street parking. Please do not block driveways or mailboxes. If you are in need of a Handicap spot, please let us know as soon as possible. You would need to have your placard displayed on your car. They have 3 spots and can reserve more as needed.

*Team Area: Our team is on the south side of the pool deck and on Tennis Court #1.

*Deck Space: Due to space limitations on deck, no unauthorized persons will be allowed on the pavilion side. They will have Marshals to enforce this. Swimmers will need to leave the pool area after their races. Meet Officials/Volunteers will be given badges for entry onto the deck during their shifts.

*T-Shirts: Lake Manassas has stated that they will have Divisional T-Shirts on sale at the meet. We do not know the design, the quantity of sizes available, or the price.

*** Please gather all belongings and trash before leaving the meet. ***

Spirit Week – July 20^th through 24^th.

Tuesday – Near end of practice – Ice Cream Social. Ice cream will be provided and we ask families to contribute a topping for the swimmers (for example: Chocolate or caramel syrup, sprinkles, mini marshmallows, cherries, etc).

Wednesday – Near end of practice – Pizza Party for the 8 & Under Penny Drive winners.

Thursday – Near end of practice – Flavor Ice Social and Poster or hat decorating

Awards Banquet and Pool Party – The end of season awards banquet is on Sunday, July 26^th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Woodbridge/Occoquan Fire Station (1306 F Street, Woodbridge). For the banquet, families should bring their own main dish (lasagna, chicken, subs, etc) and bring a side dish to share with others (salads, fruit tray, veggies, etc). Dishes, plastic-ware, and dessert will be provided by the Team. The banquet will be followed by a pool party at Vets Park from 7:30-10pm. Swimmers, parents and immediate family members are welcome to attend.

Board Elections – Elections for all Board members will take place during the banquet. If interested in becoming a Board member for next season, or being a “shadow” member, contact Ross Schwalm.