HAPPY SUMMER Fighting Fish!Summer has officially started!!

Starting a new season can feel overwhelming—whether it’s adjusting to new teammates, coaches, strokes, or conditioning. The first week brings nerves for everyone, even our coaches!  But "WE GOT THIS!!"

PHSC WELCOMING SPIRIT!!

If you are a returning family, would you please support another NEW family? Sometimes a friendly face can make things so much easier and new families can ask you questions as the season progresses. Let’s show some PHSC LOVE to our new swimmers and their parents!!

First Practice – Friday, May 30th

• Our first practice is this Friday!
• All swimmers should report to their assigned age group practice time.
• If adjustments need to be made, we will handle them after the first week.
• • 9:30-10:00am 6 & Younger - Group 1 (needs LITTLE/NO assistance IN water)
  • 10:15-10:45am 6 & Younger - Group 2 (NEEDS assistance IN water)
  • 11-11:30am - 4 year olds
  • 9:30-10:15am Age Group 7 & 8
  • 10:15-11:00am Age Group 9 & 10
  • 11:00-11:45am Age Group 11 & Older

Patience & Adjustments During the First Week

We have a large team this season, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome so many swimmers! As we navigate the first few practices, we ask for patience and understanding while our coaches work to find the best groupings for each swimmer.

First-week nerves are completely normal, and our goal is to ensure every swimmer finds the right fit within their practice group. But give us TWO WEEKS and we will give you a SWIMMER!!

There may be times when adjustments to swimmer placements are needed to provide the best experience for everyone. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we evaluate swimmers for ability and safety.

Thank you for your support in making this a fantastic start to the season!

Practice Area, Parent & Sibling Guidelines:

• If you need to speak with a coach or lifeguard, please wait until practice ends.
• Coach Angela & Coach Lynn will be available most days after practice, and email is always a great way to reach them.
• To help our coaches and lifeguards stay focused, we kindly ask families to avoid sitting behind the blocks during practice. You’re welcome to claim a table, but please keep the back area clear.
• Siblings and parents should avoid being near the pool’s edge during practice—our guards and coaches need to focus entirely on swimmers in the water.

Setting Swimmers Up for a Great Season

To ensure a safe and successful summer, we need swimmers to be ready to focus and listen:

• Encourage your swimmer to respect their coaches and lifeguards on duty.
• While fun is key, safety is our top priority—initial practices will focus on lane etiquette, stroke development, and technique.
• Returning swimmers—lead by example! Help create a positive, welcoming environment for new teammates.
• Sportsmanship and Team Spirit are essential—we’ll talk a LOT about this during practices and before meets.

We’re looking forward to an amazing season ahead—thank you for your support in making it a great one!

Volunteerism at PHSC

We had A LOOOOOTTT  of families reach out after our parent’s meeting regarding concerns for completing volunteer jobs - PLEASE DO NOT WORRY! We will get everyone what they need as best as we can!

As a result of the MANY families reaching out, we will need to limit the number of "behind the scenes” jobs we can offer each family. Please be patient with us as we work through this process. We appreciate your GRACE!

Weekly Updates & Communication

We will provide regular updates throughout the season to keep families informed. Please check your Swimtopia account this week to ensure all family emails are current. Updates will also be posted on the website (Link to Swim Team Updates). We hope to send the weekly email update on Fridays this summer.

If you need to add a spouse for email, you will need to log into your account and add them. LINK to HOW to add an email

Parent Meeting & Questions

If you missed our Parent Meeting, we shared the slides on our website.  Feel free to reach out to Megan Rodney with any questions. [email protected]

Coaching Team

Check out the Coach Bio section of our website to learn more about our coaches!

Calendar/Schedule

Subscribe to our PHSC 2026 Calendar by importing the link into your calendar app. This will allow you to receive updates about all the EVENTS at PHSC. We will have ALL events posted on our Website: LINK

Check out the attachment if you want to link our calendar with your digital calendar. IMPORT Calendar from Team Unify to your digital calendar app Link to DirectionsSubscribe to our Calendar at PHSC CALENDAR

Junior Coaches

• Junior Coaches play an essential role in the success of our swim team. As coaches in training, they provide hands-on assistance in the water, working alongside our Assistant Coaches to support swimmers.
• We ask that all swimmers respect the responsibility these Junior Coaches have.
• They are here to help, encourage, and make a difference—please recognize their dedication and take a moment to thank them when you see them!
• However, junior coaches are limited to the 8 & younger swimmers ONLY. We respectfully request you communicate with our coaches if your swimmer needs more support than we can offer.
• Junior Coaches should arrive at practice on Friday at 9:00AM for their meeting
• They will also need to be ready get in the water by 9:30 AM to assist the 7/8 age group.

LOOKING AHEAD - Our Calendar Link

SAVE or BOOKMARK these pages on your phone & other smart devices:

• Swim Team Updates– please check here for ALL past updates regarding events, times and locations
• Season Calendar
• Swim Practice Details
• Swim Meet Info
• Swim Meet 101 - all about Swim Meets
• Volunteer Requirements- More details coming soon
• Spirit Wear

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Angela, Head Coach @ [email protected]
or Monica Brouwer, Team Rep @ [email protected]
Megan Rodney, Volunteer Coordinator @ [email protected]

IF YOU HAVE READ THIS FAR....YOU WILL BE READY FOR THE 
PARENT POP QUIZ DURING PRACTICE......HA HA just kidding!

But when DO you see me tomorrow at practice - ASK ME:
WHAT FISH IS IN THE AIR AFTER A RAINSTORM????