Sharks Parents,

The Sharks swam fast against the Flower Hill Dolphins in a close meet, with the Dolphins edging out the Sharks 393–381. Multiple swimmers had All-Star qualifying times and broke team records, making it another great weekend of fast swimming. Go Sharks!

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing Sharks volunteers for their flexibility and willingness to adapt to the schedule change. We truly couldn't have pulled this off without your support. Thank you for stepping up and helping make Friday’'s meet a success!

We have another busy week (July 6 - July 12)!

• PRACTICES:
  • Morning Practices: Monday–Thursday (regular schedule)
  • Afternoon Practices:
  • Monday, Thursday, and Friday (regular schedule)
  • Tuesday: preteam practices as per regular schedule; NO main team practice
  • Wednesday: no practice for both preteam and main team
  • FUN Friday: Friday morning for Main Team
• COACHES’ LONG COURSE: Tuesday, July 7 at 6pm
  • Coaches’ Long Course is an exclusive invitational meet that features only the top 8 swimmers in each event, plus two alternates across all of MCSL. Qualifying for this meet is a huge honor, representing the elite swimmers in their age groups.
  • We are incredibly proud to announce that six of our own Sharks have qualified:
  • Harrison Band, Mason Band, Addie Kaufman, Daniel Mulla, Samantha Roemer & Owen Wei
  • Please come and support your fellow sharks on Tuesday, July 7 at 6pm (Rockville swim and fitness Center, 355 Martins Lane).
• HOME B MEET vs. New Mark Commons: Wednesday, July 8 at 6 pm
  • Please declare your swimmer(s)' availability AND choose their events in SwimTopia by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
  • Volunteer: sign up here to volunteer for the meet
• PASTA PEP RALLY: Friday, July 10 at 6:30 pm
  • $5 per meal
  • Volunteer: sign up here
• AWAY A MEET vs. Quail Valley: Saturday, July 11 at 9 am
  • Please declare your swimmer(s)' availability in SwimTopia by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8.
  • Volunteer: sign up here to volunteer for the meet

DIVISION M T-SHIRTS - DEADLINE JULY 6 AT 9AM

• Don’t forget to order your Division M T-Shirts here Order Form
• $20 Per shirt

LOOKING AHEAD

BLUE AND WHITE INTRASQUAD MEET: JULY 13

• We will be hosting our first ever intrasquad meet on Monday, July 13! Swimmers on both thepreteam and main swim team will show up in their team colors and compete in a myriad of fun events, ranging from relays to creative, individual events.
• More information on this meet and signups for events and volunteering will come out soon. Not sure whether your swimmer(s) are on the Blue or White team? See the coaches or team reps.

DIVISION M Divisionals: JULY 18

• For planning purposes, we need to know your swimmer(s)’ availability. Click HERE to declare your swimmer(s). We will request volunteers for this event from families in the lineup as we get closer.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

• PHOTOS: Did you snap some great photos? Send them our way - they might become part of the legendary banquet slideshow! 2026 Photos
• VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We have many fun events planned this summer, but they are only possible with the help of parent volunteers. If you are interested in helping in any capacity, please see Joanna or Laura.
• MERCHANDISE & TEAM SWIM SUIT: Show your team spirit with some Sharks Gear, visit our Online store or see the Reps for in-stock items.
• QUESTIONS? Check out our Sharks website, contact us at [email protected] or see Joanna and Laura at the pool.

Have a great week and GO SHARKS!