Summer 2025

Welcome to the Summer 2025 season of Clippers!! Here, you will find all the information needed to be successful this season!

SUMMER 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

Championships is SATURDAY - and this message will give you information that will be helpful if you have never been to the summer championship meet. The event is at DEDHAM.

**PLEASE READ THROUGH IT ALL**

1) Every swimmer / Coach should bring their Summer GREEN 2025 team shirt. We will take a group photo with them on. We will take the photo right after warmups!

2) We need 2 timers throughout the day. It is estimated to go from 8:30 - 2:00pm. (See sign up link under # 6).

3) It is a LONG day. We will be sitting outside on the field, with all of the other teams. The Dedham section will be in the right corner of the field near the Avery School parking lot.

4) The kids generally put down a towel / blanket and the kids hang out and read, play games, nap, eat, talk etc. Parents should bring their own chairs to sit on.

5) Remember extra towels / books / snacks / drinks. I would leave expensive electronics at home or make sure it is safe. The Town of Dedham, Parks and Recreation, Clipper Swim team, and the South Suburban league will not be responsible for lost items.

6) We need to fill in ALL SLOTS of timers. We have 16 slots for timers during the day. I break it up into 45-minute slots, so it is not so bad. I have attached the link here. I appreciate the help in advance! You are all appreciated. (We do not have to work at the concession stand this year! - Yahoo!) Copy link to view sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A8AC2DABFF2-57793919-2025#/

7) Our warmup time (as the host team) is at 7:15 am. That is not a typo. So, you will need to be there at 6:30 am and be dressed and ready to check in with your coaches and be in the water at 7:15 am. We only have approximately 15 minutes.

8) The swim meet starts at 8:30 am. We hope that it is done by 2:00 pm When your events are completed, you may leave – but should check in with a Coach first.

9) The bullpen area will be between pool and Avery school. The swimmers will be called (over microphone or bullhorn) to line up. They then will proceed around the back of the pool in the door and come down the steps to the pool area. And then they will proceed out the regular door once they are done.

10) We are asking swimmers to wear flip flops, Crocs, water shoes, something as they go through bullpen. We will collect the shoes in a basket as they step into the pool area and then will have the basket by the door as they are finished. We are trying to cut down on the dirt into the pool area.

11) We would suggest to parents that once you see your child head to the bullpen, you should see about making your way into the pool area to watch them. When their race is done, we kindly ask that you go back outside to let other parents do the same.

12) There will be a snack stand and the swim store goodies. Snack stand would be CASH only. Allan (swim gear) generally does CASH and CREDIT CARDS.

13) ALL SWIMMERS should always have a swim cap on while in the pool. If you need a Clipper cap, please let me know.

14) If you are not timing, you are NOT allowed on deck - AT ALL. There is no exception. Not to get a photo of your swimmer, not to talk to the Coach, etc.

15) There will be Porto potties for EVERYONE but the event staff to use outside. You will not be allowed through the locker rooms or on deck for those bathrooms. This means EVERYONE.

16) Know that parking is at a premium - and you may end up walking from the high school or middle school. (Remember the construction!) Please obey and watch signs, our Police department, and allow time for potentially walking. If you miss warmups, you miss warmups.

17) If you have NOT told us that you would not be there or told us you were coming and your plans changed, please let us know TODAY!

18) End of the season PARTY - Sunday - August 17th - A post will be out with the details after Championships. Any Clipper who was a part of the summer season is invited!

19) Do you have a pop-up tent we can borrow for Saturday? I am trying to cover Clippers. If you have one and haven’t already listed it on the post in the app, please let me know.

Although Saturday will be a long day with lots going on, there are SO MANY wonderful, funny, exciting moments from the Championship meets over the years that I wouldn't trade it for anything. I wish each of our Clippers the very best of luck. I have been so proud of you all this season. Cheers to all of you and to the Coaches for a great job!



If I missed any information that you would like to know, please just reach out.

#clippersrock 

Good luck!!!

Lisa

Intro Form: Click here 

This intro form must be completed to ensure your child gets a Clippers Swim Team t-shirt and that it is in the correct size! It will also help us to get to know a bit about your child and their preferred strokes before the meets begin. If you have multiple children on the team, be sure to fill out this form for each of them so every one of your swimmers gets a t-shirt!

Please fill out this form by JUNE 14th 😀