Good Morning,

Funny Awards for all swimmers is today at 10:00, no practice.

Tomorrow is the big day!

Here is our champs info: Champs 2025

Key points: 

• Morgan Hill Aquatics Center (MHAC), 16200 Condit Rd., Morgan Hill, 95037
• Check in is 6:45-7:15 at the red tent located in front of the pool entry steps
• Volunteer check in is 6:45-7:15 at the red tent
• Oaktree warm ups are in lanes 1-5 7:35-8:05
• Marshal meeting will be at lane 10 by the announcer table at 7:45
• Parking lot AM marshals will get their vest and instructions from Sarah Mettler at the entrance gate at 6:00
• Stroke and turn will meet at 7:45 over by the water slides
• Timers and recorders will get their instructions at their shift change at their lane assignments
• Clerk of the Course will have a meeting at 7:45 at the clerk of the course
• Please know when your shift starts. Shifts are: 
  • Shift 0- 6:00-8:30
  • Shift 1- Events 1-24
  • Shift 2- Events 25-44
  • Shift 3- Events 45- 56
  • Shift 4- Events 57-79
  • Shift 5- Clean up shift
• Parking is to the right in the lot under the solar panels. Do not park in the front paved lots, you will be towed by the Aquatic Center
• NOT ALLOWED: chalk, KT or compression tape, tech suits unless approved by Eric Perkins, Caps that have any writing on them other than Oaktree.
• NO ONE CAN USE THE AQUATIC CENTER POOLS OR WATER SLIDES
• No photography behind the blocks
• Bring lots of water, stay hydrated, watch the large scoreboard for the events numbers, make sure your swimmer is at clerk on time, and that you are at your volunteer shift at the right time.
• Please remember that parent volunteers such as YOU run the team and the Valley Cabana Swim League. We have all worked hard to make this day positive and fun for our children. Some of us have been working on the Champs Meet since January. Please keep this in mind if there is any hardship for you or your children during the day please seek direction with understanding and kindness. It is our goal to be helpful. Please emphasize sportsmanship to your children. Treat defeat and victory with the same high dignity. Enjoy this day with your family and teammates.

Lastly, I wanted to share something personal with you all. Over the past week and a half, I’ve been dealing with some health issues. I’ve truly done my best to be well enough to attend Champs—not only because I care deeply about our team, but also because I’m one of the three teams helping manage the meet.

After a lot of thought (and honestly, a lot of frustration and anguish), I’ve come to realize that I may not be able to attend Champs tomorrow. My health has to be a priority right now, though this decision has not been easy for me.

At this point, I’m still unsure whether I’ll be there in person or not. However, Adam and Rommellyn will step in to help cover my role onsite. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’ll be available by phone, text, or email all day and will be helping remotely however I can for our team and for the league.

I’m truly disappointed that I may not be able to stand on deck with all of you tomorrow, but after last Saturday, I learned firsthand that pushing through a meet can set my recovery back. I’m grateful for all of you stepping up for the team, and I know our swimmers are in great hands.

Thank you for everything you do—and good luck Sharks!

Warmly,

Liz