Swim Parents,

Welcome to the Neely Mallards!  We are so excited to start the swim season.  We've had an overwhelming response to registration with 15 new families joining our team!  I know that starting a new sport or joining a new team can sometimes seem chaotic.  We will do our best to keep you all informed.  For returning families, please look out for the "newbies" and welcome them to our team.

Our coaching staff this season consists of head coach Alex Bufton, assistant coaches Hunter Dye, Jon Hunt Ficken, and Harrison Feininger.  Coach Alex has many years of coaching experience.  She currently coaches swimming and teaches Spanish at Wesleyan.  This is her second year with the Mallards.  We are thrilled that Hunter will be back again as he coached with Alex last year and did a fantastic job.  He will be home from his studies at UGA this summer.  Jon Hunt and Harrison both live here in Neely Farm and have swam with the Mallards for many years.  Harrison was also a junior Mallards coach last year.  In addition, 4 great teens will serve as junior coaches. 

Now, for practices-- We start on Monday, May 9.  I've attached a schedule, which can also be found on our website under the "Team" tab.  We realize that the pool can be quite cool at the beginning of the season.  Please be sure that your child brings a towel and perhaps a sweatshirt/sweatpants to warm up after swimming.  Please also remember to be especially mindful when driving to the pool as we will have many children biking and walking.

If any of you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Karen Rapkin

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