We will have two meetings for those interested in being recruited for college swimming. Please make plans to attend the following dates and times. I apologize, but there cannot be any make up meetings for these, so if you miss them, please check with a family in attendance for any information which may have been presented. For each meeting, there will need to be at least one parent as well as the athlete in attendance. For BOTH freshmen & sophomores in high school: September 8, from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. at the Starbucks on Disc next to Fitness Connection For sophomores ONLY in high school: September 30, from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at the Starbucks on Disc next to Fitness Connection Agai
"Light the Fire" dinner for all Varsity high school seniors will be Today, August 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at B.J.'s in the Galleria shopping center (@ Legends).
There will be NO morning cross-fit on Tuesday, August 22. We WILL begin morning cross-fit on Thursday, August 24, 5:30 - 6:30 a.m. at the Black Iron Gym.
For almost a decade, a very special young lady has been a part of our program, and has touched the lives of so, so many of us. I've watched her grow from a spunky little age grouper in the Black team, to a talented athlete in the Varsity group, and finally into one of the best leaders I've ever had the privilege of coaching. Her influence and infectious personality has brought smiles to athletes, parents, coaches, and especially myself. You need only glance through our team record book to note the impact this young lady has had upon our team, and her fierce drive to win every time she touches the water will always be something I remember. But more than that is the impact she makes simp
To kick off the start of the new season, we have scheduled a brief meeting for each practice group. Please have at least one parent from your family in attendance. Each coach will go over various items concerning the upcoming season, things specific to each group, host a Q & A session and more. Each meeting is scheduled for 30-45 minutes, so please save the date and be in attendance. Thanks! Coach Mike White: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 4:00 - 4:30 practice, and the meeting will be held during this time as well Yellow: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 4:30 - 5:00 practice, and the meeting will be held during this time as well Yellow Advanced: Saturday, Sept. 16, 11:00 - 11:45 practice, and the meeting wi
Alf Sorenson Reminders Please exit through the locker rooms or through the doors to the outside. Please do not go through the double doors to the lobby. Also, please do not park on the end caps in the parking lot. Fitness Connection Reminders Please exit Fitness Connection through the lobby, not the back door on the pool deck. That is an emergency exit only and it trips an alarm at the front desk.
Futures Wrap Up The Futures Championships was held August 3 - 6 in Santa Clara, Ca. The meet is a high caliber, national meet, yet has a really chill vibe to it! :) It was a HUGE success, and our two swimmers represented the Piranhas with great pride! Hannah Hudson had a fantastic meet, winning her heats and dropping time! Her attitude was fantastic, and she competed like the warrior she is! The cool thing about Hannah is that she turns on a switch when she gets up on the blocks and she's only about putting her hand on the wall first! Maddy Grimes swam in her final meet as a high school Piranha athlete, and I was incredibly proud of her! She has always been such an incredible comp
Cross-Fit is tomorrow, 8/18, at the Black Iron Gym from 3:30-4:30 pm for Tier III and Tier IV Groups.
We are returning to Alf's on Wednesday, August 16! The new practice schedule is up on the website. Practice Schedule Please have all equipment for practice. If you need some equipment, please go onto the team store on Sparks Piranhas Aquatics website and order it. Coach Colleen can then deliver the equipment to your swimmer(s). Tier I: White, Yellow, Yellow Advanced, Team Prep Tier II: Black, Bronze, Silver Tier III: Gold, Senior Tier IV: Varisty, Varsity+
Two swim meets are now open for entry; Molly Lahlum Invitational and the King of the Hill. The CCA Spooktacular (meet hasn't open yet) and King of the Hill meets are on the same weekend this year (October 13-15). Mike will be attending the CCA meet and encourages anyone who qualifies to attend the CCA meet. People are certainly welcome to attend either meet, but Mike would encourage people to attend the meet in Roseville, if possible. Thanks! Molly Lahlum (closes 9/6/17 or earlier, if it reaches capacity) King of the Hill (closes 10/4/17 or earlier, if it reaches capacity) Please see the Meet and Event Schedule for the Meet Sheets or click on the above links.
The Kids Triathlon takes place on Sunday, September 10. Please register at the Sparks Park and Recreation by Thursday, August 24!
Please remember for those who shop on Amazon, our Sparks Piranhas Booster Club is part of the AmazonSmiles club! A portion of purchases made through this account will be given back to our Booster Club. Sign into AmazonSmiles (smile.amazon.com) and choose Sparks Piranhas Swim Team. When ordering on Amazon, please use the AmazonSmiles account or else the portion of the purchase will not be applied. It is easy to use and helps our Booster Club and swimmers! Thank you!
If you would like to order personalized caps, please send an e-mail to Coach Colleen at the teamstore (teamstore@sparkspiranhasaquatics.com) and give her exact lettering and quantity. There is a 2 cap minimum order at $15 each. Please get your order in by August 31!
Just a reminder we are on break (no practice) beginning Monday, August 7, returning on Wednesday, August 16.
