π¬ SVST Championship Weekend
Championship Week is here! After weeks of practices and meets, it's time to celebrate an incredible season together. Whether you're swimming, volunteering, or cheering from the stands, let's finish the season with lots of Dolphin pride! ππ¬
π This Week at a Glance
Thursday, June 25 (tonight)
π All-Ages Championship Practice
π 4:45β5:30 PM
Final tune-up before Championship Weekend!
π£ Championship Pep Rally
π 5:30β6:15 PM
π Pizza β’ π§ Popsicles β’ π¨ Poster Making β’ π¬ Team Send-Off
Friday, June 26
π Championship Prelims
π Briar Village Pool
13902 Piping Rock Ln., Houston, TX 77077
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | SVST Check-In Opens |
| 8:00β8:20 AM | SVST Warm-Up (Lanes 4β6) |
| 8:15 AM | SVST Check-In Closes |
| 8:20 AM | Judge/Timer/Runner Meetings |
| 9:00 AM | Meet Begins |
β° Running Late?
If you are running late, please text or call Molly Smith at 281-615-0324 before check-in closes (8:15 AM).
If we do not hear from you before check-in closes, your swimmer will be scratched from the meet.
β Upon Arrival
π Team Area: In front of the clubhouse (overflow toward the playground)
- Check in at the SVST table.
- Head to your age group tent.
- Have your swimmer's arm marked.
- Apply sunscreen after arm marking.
Saturday, June 27
π Championship Finals
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | SVST Check-In Opens |
| 8:00β8:20 AM | SVST Warm-Up |
| 8:15 AM | SVST Check-In Closes |
| 8:45 AM | Championship Parade |
| 9:00 AM | Meet Begins |
πΊ Luau Spirit Day!
Wear your favorite Hawaiian/Luau attire or SVST spirit wear and help us show our Dolphin pride during the 8:45 AM Championship Parade! ππ¬
π Championship Meet Information
π Meet Format
- Friday is a three-session prelims meet.
- The top three heats of each individual event are circle-seeded, meaning the fastest swimmers are spread across the three fastest heats for more competitive racing.
- The Top 12 individual swimmers and Top 6 relay teams advance to Saturday's Finals.
- Saturday is a two-session finals meet.
π Parking
- Please park on the surrounding streets where permitted and follow posted parking signs.
- (The parking lot is reserved for coaches and specific team reps only)
π Concessions
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Drinks, Snow Cones
Payment Accepted: Cash β’ Credit/Debit β’ Venmo β’ Zelle
βοΈ Stay Cool
Cooling stations will be available throughout the meet:
- Indoor cooling area
- Misting station
- Sprinkler in the parking lot
Sunday, June 28
πΊ End-of-Season Luau & Awards Party
π‘ 6:30 PM
π½ Dinner β’ π Coach-Led Awards Celebration β’ π¬ Final Dolphin Huddle β’ π Open Swim, Relays & Games
π£ Action Items
β RSVP for the Championship Pep Rally and the End-of-Season Luau & Awards Party so we can plan food.
β Sign up for any remaining volunteer opportunities for the Pep Rally and End-of-Season Party.
β€οΈ Coach Appreciation
Our coaches have dedicated countless hours this season helping our swimmers growβnot only in speed, but also in confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. If you'd like to help us thank them with a group gift, contributions can be sent to Audrey Thorpe on behalf of all six coaches.
Head Coaches
- Coach Richie
- Coach James
Junior Coaches
- Coach Lexi
- Jacob
- Lydia
- Alex
Venmo: @Audrey-Thorpe (last 4 digits 8584)
Zelle: [email protected] (last 4 digits 8584)
Thank you for helping us recognize these amazing coaches!
π Let's Finish Strong!
Thank you to everyone who has helped make this season such a success. Let's race hard, cheer loudly, encourage one another, and celebrate an incredible Championship Weekend together.
GO DOLPHINS! π¬π