The days are getting longer and the trees are starting to bloom! You know what that means...swim season is just around the corner! For now, I want to give you some important info and ask for your help! The message is long, so please bear with me.

Do you love your dentist, lawncare specialist or favorite local business? We are hoping to increase the number of sponsors we have this year, and you can help out! We have a letter that explains the price for businesses to sponsor us, and the perks they get (attached). Please reach out to me if you are willing to ask a business for their support! I have a list of suggestions or you can let me know who you are asking.

For swim suits this year, we're keeping the same pattern, but as we all know the kids just keep growing. So stop by Kiefer Aquatics to order your suit and stock up on gear! We're planning to do team and individual pictures this season, so get your suit early! The flyer from Kiefer Aquatics is attached for your reference.

Itching to get into the pool early? Carolina Water Polo Club is inviting swimmers to come check out their Spring League. Check out their attached flyer, or visit their site at https://carolinawaterpolo.com/.

Finally, here are some important dates to get you started on your summer planning:

• April 1: Registration opens
• April 18-19: In person registration at neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt
• May 19: First practice
• May 31: Stingrays Kick-Off Cookout and Car Wash
• June 9: Team and individual pictures
• June 10: First meet
• July 15: Last meet
• July 17: End of Season Banquet

Thank you all for your support and here's to another great season!

Yours swimmingly,

Clay Lohnes