Hey Sharks Family!

Wow, Aloha Monday was an absolute wave of fun! 🌺 From hula skirts and flower leis to the most tropical swimsuits we've ever seen, you all brought the island vibes to the pool this morning.

But guess what? The fun is just getting started. Grab your capes, your jerseys, and your PJs because Spirit Week is rolling right along!

📅 The Spirit Week Lineup

• Tuesday: Superhero Day 🦸 (Cape over your swimsuit? Absolutely.)
• Wednesday: Sports Team Day ⚽ (Represent your favorite team!)
• Thursday: PJ Day 🛌 (Yes, you have full permission to roll straight out of bed and head to practice!)
• Friday: Sharks Spirit Wear 🦈 (for Funny Awards from 10-11)

💦 Champs Theme: QUACK ATTACK!

This year, our theme for Champs is officially QUACK ATTACK! We are going all-in on the rubber ducky vibes, and we need your help to make a massive splash.

Here is how we are celebrating our swimmers at Champs: Each time a swimmer completes a race, they should head straight to the Coaches’ Tent (located near the starter). For every single improved time, they will snag:

1. A rubber ducky temporary tattoo!
2. A piece of candy (optional, but highly recommended)!
3. A sticker to add to our legendary “Oaktree Improved Time” poster!

How to dress: Show your Oaktree Quack Attack spirit by wearing your Oaktree gear mixed with any rubber ducky accessories, hats, or yellow gear you can find!

🍝 Thursday Pasta Feed & Car Decorating (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

The big Champs warm-up party is this Thursday at the pool! We already have 122 RSVPs, which is amazing—but our potluck tables are looking a little bare.

We are still in need of plenty of dishes, as well as some awesome parents to help with setup and cleanup. RSVP and Sign up to bring your dish (or 3) now!

The Night’s Schedule of Fun:

• 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Free Swim
• 6:00: Dinner is served 
• 7:00ish: Bake Off Competition 
• All Night Long: Sign buddy posters, get your nails painted, and use our chalk markers to decorate your cars for Champs! 🚙💨

🧁 The Great Oaktree Bake-Off!

Calling all bakers! We are hosting a Cookie & Cupcake Bake-Off during Thursday’s Pasta Feed, and the competition is going to be sweet.

• The Rules: 100% homemade cookies or cupcakes only (no brownies or bars—must be "grab & go"). Please plan for 1–2 dozen.
• Get the Kids Involved: We want the swimmers in the kitchen baking and decorating!
• Presentation: Bring them to the Pasta Feed ready to serve with a fun name label. (Please note on the label if they contain nuts or are gluten-free).
• The Prize: Our very own coaches will be judging all entries and awarding prizes! (And yes, the dessert table will open to everyone afterward).

🎁 Final Buddy Gifts

Buddies are truly one of the best parts of being an Oaktree Shark. Watching the connections, encouragement, and high-fives this season has been incredible!

While never required, tradition holds that the final buddy gift given at Champs is a little larger than a typical meet. We suggest a spending around $20ish (give or take), or just something a tiny bit bigger than your usual weekly treat. Let's give our buddies a massive THANK YOU for being so awesome this year!

Let's get hyped, get ready, and get our ducks in a row for Saturday!

QUACK ATTACK! LET’S GO SHARKS! 🦈