Special Thanks to:

• Susan Victory, Kelly Grossberg and all the helpers for Banquet food organization;

• Bill Szymczak for his long hours, commitment, and creative excellence he put into the slide show-music presentations;

• Head Coach Dyann Charette and Assistant Coach Tim Brockway for their swim coaching & moral support of all our kids throughout the entire season.  Also, the extra Spirit that Tim has shown in support of our themes!!!  Go Otterman!!!;

• Our Dedicated Otter Swim Team Board and Management Team;

• Thanks to our Senior Assisting.Otter Coaches: Robyn Schwartman, Kelsey Liu, Maureen & Kyle McMeekin, Thomas McNamara, Brandon Whiteis, Ashley O’Keefe, and Jessica Lake;

• Again, Best wishes and Congratulations to our (8) Seniors:

        Rebecca Chornock, Katie Giles, Megan Kline, Jessica Lake, Maureen McMeekin, Robyn Schwartzman, Lindsey Szymczak, and Lonnie Taylor;

• John Calvert for returning to swim and his enduring Otter Spirit;

• Congratulations to Sara Taylor on her "All-Star" for her team dedication, returning to swim after graduation, and her model swim ethic of finishing every race she starts.  We’ll miss you, Sara!

• 7/26 - MCSL Relay Meet
• 7/27 - Individual All Stars Meet

Otterman! The Otters own super hero made an appearance this week (click photos for larger version):  

Otter Wear is now available!
We have a fresh assortment of Otter T-shirts, Soffe shorts, Flannel PJ pants, and Otter swim caps. Clothing will be on display and for sale at Time Trials (Jun 7th), and all of the HOME meets.  Go Otters!  See the pricelist here.

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Photo Site.  There is now a group photo site for the team at Snapfish.  You can view and post your own photos to this group album. You can also comment on the photos. The site requires a free account and group password to access.  If you don't have the group password, please send me an email and tell me your team affiliation. I will quickly email it back to you.

PARENTS OF 8 AND UNDER FREESTYLE SWIMMERS: Please, check with the coaches before you leave a Saturday morning meet! The 175m graduated freestyle relays are the last two events (boys and girls) of all meets. Each event requires 2 relay teams, each with a 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and an 8 and under swimmer. If you must leave tell coach Dyann so she can find a replacement.

Team Suits:  It’s that time again.  Every two years another team swim suit is selected. This year we have selected the:  Dolfin Equalizer in Green (of course). These suits will be made available for sizing and purchase at Otters Swim Team Registration through Underwater Wear, Inc.  Otherwise, suits can be purchase directly from Underwater Wear, Inc. located at 615 S. Fredrick Ave. (lower level B &C -on backside of building) Gaithersburg, MD 20877 – call for info (301) 527-8326.  They will accept cash, check or charge cards.  The suit costs are as follows: Girls suit:  $35  (#7502L-GRN), Boys Jammer:  $26  (#8500L-GRN),  Boys Racer   $24    (#7500L-GRN). See pictures of the suits.

Volunteers Needed!  Volunteer sign up sheets are now available online. Check them out if you forgot what you signed up for.

For Every activity, there are ALWAYS  a number of jobs to be filled, so make sure you sign up to help at one of the upcoming events or a meet (see Otter Board or ask). Sign-up sheets will be posted on the Team Bulletin Board prior to the events. Remember this is a totally volunteer, parent run swim club. We need everyone to help out at the swim meets to ensure a fun and successful season. As a TOTAL TEAM EFFORT, when you see a parent needing help, please offer to assist to make activities run smoothly and clean-up move swiftly. Contact Cindy Whiteis and Sandy Liu if you have questions on where you can get more involved.

Little Otters and Pre-team Swimmers. Little Otter and Pre-Team practices begin Monday, June 16 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Practices for these groups will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are not sure which group your child belongs in, the coaches will determine their placement on Monday. Little Otters and Pre-Team Swimmers should contact Gail Faucett (gfaucet@aol.com) or Margaret Weaver(rweaver55@comcast.net)   if they have any questions.
Coaching? If you are 11 years old or older and would like to help coach the Little Otters and Pre-Team and earn student service learning hours, a sign-up is posted on the team bulletin board outside the Men's locker room. You must be age 11 and up, committed to helping the whole season, required to find a sub when you will not be able to make a practice, and notify the coordinator when you will not be there. If you have any questions, please contact Gail Faucett (gfaucet@aol.com) or Margaret Weaver(rweaver55@comcast.net

Interesting article on summer swim leagues on the MCSL web site

The Calendar is now available in easily printable PDF format.

Handbook: See the Handbook for more information about the team.

4. If your child is unable to swim any Wednesday (or Saturday), it is very important that you inform the coaches. Empty lanes mean extra heats, a longer meet, and possibly someone losing their chance to swim entirely if there is a weather delay. If there are no initials by your child’s name, it will be assumed that (s)he is not in town and will not be swimming on Wednesday.

See an overview of the team for more information about the Otters

Directions to Pools: Click here for directions to any pool in the Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL).

QOSTC: Pool facility phone number for status: (301) 948-3116.