Hello Bullfrogs, past and present!

Another swim season is upon us and it's time to start planning!  We are a little late getting started but still have plenty of time to pull things together if we have enough willing volunteers. 

Before we formally open registration on our web site, I want to confirm how many swimmers and families we will have.  Please respond to me by Sunday 3/20 with your intentions.  I am able to help with swim team management this year in a limited capacity and will need LOTS of support.  I know families' plans and swimmers' interests change from year to year so I am reaching out to as many Bullfrog families as I can, past and present.  Also, we plan to be hiring a new coach over the next few weeks (Madison Demetry will be studying abroad in May/June).  I'd like to have commitment from 50 swimmers and 20 families before we hire a new coach and commit to being part of the ASA league again this year.  The deadline to let them know is 3/24.  Hopefully, there will be enough interest!  If not, sadly, we may have to say good-bye to our awesome little Bullfrog team.  Please invite your friends and neighbors!!

For planning purposes, meets this year will be Tuesdays 5/31 through 6/21, with the final meet being on Monday 6/27 (this is because our ASA divisional will be Wed. 6/29 at 9am at GT) and the Championship meet on Sat. 7/2.  Fees will likely remain the same - 110/80/40/30 for 1/2/3/4 swimmers.  ASA dues (paid separately, online) are $22.50 if paid by 4/1 then increase after that.  Pre-season practice will likely start Monday 5/16 and we typically have an end of season celebration.  All the practice details will need to be worked out with our new coach and the team managers.

To ensure a successful and enjoyable swim season for all, we need to fill the following positions (minimum).  I have included the name of the person who handled this position last year.  Please let me know where you can help and call/email if you have questions.

Team Managers - 2 (Amanda Hensley)
Registration/Web site - 1
Team Suits - 1 (Wendy Clyne/Lauren Borowsky)
Volunteer Coordinator - 1 (Felicia Barman)
Treasurer - 1 (Maria Harvey)
Brooke Farm Liaison - 1 (Lauren Borowsky)
Concession Mangers - 2 (Melanie Marks, Heidi Neumann)
Equipment Manager-Pool - 1 (blocks, flags, lane lines, sound equipment for home meets)
Equipment Manager-Computer -  1 (update/maintain computer software and printer)
Awards - 1 (Hong-Tsun Simon)
Banquet - 2 (Karen Hardman, Lauren Borowsky)
 

Again, please let me know your plans for swim team by Sunday, 3/20.  Last season was a lot of fun as always.  We even got 2 wins and one loss was only by 8 points!  Hopefully we will be able to continue the Bullfrog tradition in 2016!!
 

Amanda Hensley
404-630-6932