Dear Bluefins Parents, 

We did it! We've successfully navigated the choppy waters of our first meet, and what a ride it was!

A colossal 'THANK YOU' is in order to our fantastic coaching staff who worked tirelessly to prepare our young swimmers for the big day. Their patience, dedication, and enthusiasm undoubtedly fueled our swimmers to swim their hearts out.

And, speaking of our swimmers - Way to go, kiddos! Your hard work and determination shone brightly in every race. Remember, each stroke you take is a step towards progress, and we couldn't be prouder of your effort!

Now, as we catch our breaths and prepare for the next weekend meet, we have a special mid-week event coming up - Team Photo Day!

Mark your calendars for this Wednesday. Please plan to come at your regular practice time, but do stick around until 5:30 pm for our grand team photo. This is a fantastic opportunity to immortalize this season's awesome team of Bluefins! What's more? It's pizza time! Thanks to our generous sponsor, DiMarcos, located on Bouquet and Newhall Ranch Road, we'll have pizzas to satiate those post-practice hunger pangs.

The photographer will also offer the option for buddy photos, which you can purchase directly. And yes, the team photos are completely free and included in your registration. You'll receive a set of portraits capturing the spirit of this season's team.

As we continue to make waves this season, I also want to take a moment to let you know about our raffle basket collection. We're gathering exciting donations that families will be thrilled to participate in the raffle for! Past prizes have included Magic Castle tickets, complete dinners at local restaurants, and exhilarating theme park experiences. Your support through these raffles not only keeps exciting events like our ice cream social running but also helps us provide snacks for our volunteer coaches, ensuring they keep their cheerful smiles while working with your kids. 

If you have anything you would like to donate towards the raffle, please feel free to bring it along to the Team Photo Day. Your contributions will make a significant impact!

So, let's keep this momentum going and get ready to make more splashes in the coming meets. Here's to a fantastic season of swimming, team spirit, delicious pizza, and exciting raffles!  Take a look at the info in the attachment for ways to donate.

Mauricio Escobar
Bluefins Swim Team President