Dear Barracudas Families,

Here are a few announcements regarding upcoming events. Please make sure you visit our webpage at www.johnsonranchbarracudas.com and sign up for all upcoming swim meets. You won’t be able to sign up for the Rio Invitational via our web page. Please mail your registration to Rio directly.

Message from our Registration Chairperson Leah Koukol:

Family folders are in the process of being updated and will be completed early next week. If you can’t find your folder by the end of next week please contact Leah.

Message from our Social Chairperson Karen McDonald:

On Thursday, April 23rd is the 11/12 "get to know you" pizza social at Roundtable pizza on Sierra College immediately following practice. Next week on April 29th is the 9 and 10 "get to know you" pizza social at Roundtable pizza on Sierra College at 6:30pm after practice. Please read the info relating to the swim a thon/kickoff party as we will need to have an approximate number for the dinner meals that are being sold out on the pool deck from the cafe as well as Dos Coyotes.  

Attached is the information about the Swim-a-thon/Kickoff event … you don’t want to miss this great event.

Message from our Fundraising ChairpersonLori St.Denis and Anissa Konieczny

 

Swim-a-thon:

Friday, May 1 is our Swim-a-Thon.  We encourage all of you to attend this fun family event. As each age group finishes swimming, they can play games and eat dinner on the grassy area next to the pool.  You are welcome to bring your own dinner or pre-order one from Dos Coyotes or the JRRC Cafe.

The menu options and sign-up sheets are on the windows leading out to the pool deck.  Pledge envelopes for every swimmer were placed in the family folders.  If you haven't picked yours up yet, please do so next time you're on deck for swim practice.  Instructions are inside the pledge envelopes, but if you have additional questions, please contact Anissa Konieczny (koniecam@surewest.net). Swimmers should be on deck 10 minutes before their designated age group start time.  Please note that your start time may differ from your typical practice time.

Level 1    3:45pm – 4:00pm

Level 2    4:10pm – 4:40pm

Level 3    4:50pm – 5:20pm

Level 4    5:30pm – 6:00pm

We are looking for volunteers to help count laps.  If you are available, please sign up on the volunteer sheet posted on the windows leading to the pool deck.  Starting next week, there will be a box labeled "Swim-A-Thon" at swim practice for anyone ready to turn in their pledge envelope.

Barracuda Wear:

Personalized swim caps have arrived and will be available for you to pick up at the Swim-a-thon. Barracuda wear will also be available for purchase.

Sponsors:

We would like to thank our 2009 Presenting Sponsor, Pure Dentistry, where smiling Barracudas is their inspiration.  In addition to Pure Dentistry, we would also like to thank our Gold Sponsors: Bannai Dentistry and Family Physical Therapy for their commitment to our team.  If you or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring our swim team, please contact Lori St. Denis (lori@stdenis.us).  There are many levels of sponsorship available provide your business exposure to families of JRRC as well as other local swim teams.  For details, visit our website for sponsorship options or contact Lori St. Denis. 

Message from our Spirit Chairperson Michelle Mefford:

BARRACUDA BEADS!!!!

Each swimmer receives a lanyard which beads earned throughout the season will be placed on.  The lanyard will be placed on the swimmer’s swim bag and represent personal achievements that the specific swimmer has earned. This can create a sense of spirit and unity for our swimmers and takes our families to make it a success.  Please support the swimmers and encourage them to appreciate the importance of earning a “BARRACUDA BEADý.

As usual … feel free to contact any board member if you have questions, suggestions or concerns.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Steffi Jones –Communications Chairperson