Pickerington Tiger Sharks
Week 1: Important Dates and Reminders
Hello Tiger Sharks and Families!
Our first day of practice is fast approaching and we are so excited to start the season!
A few reminders for the first day: be sure to arrive on time for practice so we can make the most of the time we have:
11 and up: 7:00am - 8:00am
10 and under: 7:45am - 8:45am
(everyone is in the water today)
For practice, bring a water bottle, goggles, cap (for sale at practice if you would like to purchase), towel and warm gear for the chilly mornings.
Can't wait to see you there!
Coach Cara
Additional Reminders:
- Practices will NOT be canceled due to rain, please join our group on Remind for cancellations: https://www.remind.com/join/ptigersh
- Please do not drop off your swimmer before 7am on practice days, as a safety protocol from the city there will not be a supervised adult to be with your child.
- CHECK YOUR SWIMMER FOLDERS DAILY!!!!!
- No congregating in the bathrooms or shower areas.
- If you have questions regarding swim team, please address board members or coaches (after practice). The pool staff is separate from the team and is unable to answer your questions.
- Parents, keep clear of the swimming deck during practice times. It is unsafe to try to hold a conversation with a coach while we have swimmers in the water. The same goes for trying to talk to your swimmer during practice. Parents are to remain in the grassy areas or under the awnings of the pool.
Please review our season meet schedule and...
- Declare your swimmer(s) for all dual meets
- Pick your favorite volunteer jobs
It's easy! Just visit our "Upcoming Meets" page, https://members.tigersharks.us/upcoming-meets (login required), and follow the "Meet Entry" (swimmer declaration) and "Job Signup" links. If you have questions, please ask!
Practice Schedule and Events: June 1 - June 4
Tuesday (June 1)
11 and up: 7:00am -8:00am
10 and under: 7:45am - 8:45am
Michael's Meat Fundraiser Begins (check Folders for info)
Wednesday (June 2)
11 and up: 7:00am -8:00am
10 and under: 7:45am - 8:45am
Thursday (June 3)
11 and up: 7:45am - 8:30am (Dryland Practice Only)
10 and under: 7:45am - 8:45am
Friday (June 4)
11 and up: 7:00am -8:00am
10 and under: 7:45am - 8:45am
Unless specified, your swimmer will be in the water. Please prepare accordingly.
Dryland Practices: Swimmers will need to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes to do an out of water practice.
Important Upcoming Dates
- June 9: No Practice (In service day at the pool) Picture Day will be held at Peace United Methodist, drop in anytime from 8am-11am, order forms will be in folders, Meet at Huntington Hills
- June 10: No Practice - Day after swim meet
- June 15 - Chipotle Night Fundraiser
- July 1: Float Decorating During Practice Time (In Service Day at Pool)
- July 3: Pickerington Fourth of July Parade (Starts at 10am, arrival time TBD)
- July 15: No Practice - day after swim meet
- July 17: Car Wash at Advanced Auto Parts from 10-1
- July 19-23 (Champs days TBD, Keep this week open mornings)
- First week of August, keep available for Banquet (TBD)
Michael's Meats Fundraiser
With graduation parties, BBQ's, and the Fourth of July on the horizon, our Michael's Meats Fundraiser will be live on June 1. Here's a sneak peak of the goodies available for purchase.
The catalogs have arrived and will be available in your swimmer's folders on the first day of practice (one catalog per family).
If you will not be at the first week of practice for any reason, we will be able to drop off catalogs. Feel free to contact Lisa at rlwinters2002@yahoo.com
More information will be available when you receive your catalogs.
Yard Sign Fundraiser
- send $20 via Venmo to @PTSSWIM (Include your swimmer's name and Yard Sign in the comments)
- bring exact Cash to practices (in an envelope with your swimmer's name)
- OR a Check to practices (made out to Tiger Sharks)
We will NOT be having an in person parent meeting this year, so please read the handbook to get all your questions answered. For any new families, this is a great place to learn more about the team.
Head Coach - Cara Luallen
Cara Luallen swam for the Tigersharks for 7 years and is very excited to return as a coach! She is also entering her fifth year working as a lifeguard for the Pickerington Community Pool.
Cara just completed her sophomore year at Saint Vincent College, located in Latrobe, PA, where she is studying engineering while competing on both the collegiate swim and lacrosse teams.
Her favorite events to swim are the 50, 100, and 200 Freestyle, as well as relays. When not in the water, she enjoys going camping, hiking, and getting ice cream with friends.
Email: 123cgl@gmail.com
Senior Assistant Head Coach - Sheri Rhodes
Sheri swam competitively for Bishop Hartley Hawks and Livmoor Sea Kings swim teams. She has been coaching the Tiger Sharks for 12 years. Sheri's favorite stroke is the backstroke.
Sheri is the Pre-School Director at the All Saints Academy where she also coached basketball and volleyball.
Email: sherbearswims@gmail.com
Assistant Coach - Alex Rowles
Alex has been swimming for 9 years for club teams. He swam for the Tiger Sharks for 3 years and the Lancaster YMCA for 5 years.
He is a 4-year letter winner for the Pickerington Central High School swim team and was a Senior Captain.
Email: alexrowles8@gmail.com
Assistant Coach - Joseph Phillips
Joseph swam for the Tiger sharks for 5 years and is very excited to be back this time coaching!! He has swam competitively for the club swim team LYST as well. His favorite events are the mile, 400IM, 200Fly and the 100Fly.
Joseph is entering his 3 year at the OSU where he is now swimming for THE Ohio state swim team. His major is athletic training and is hoping to go to med school or PT school afterwards.
Joseph favorite activities when he’s not working or swimming is reading, playing video games or just hanging out with friends! He can’t wait to meet everyone swimming this summer!
Email: joe0803@sbcglobal.net
Junior Coach - Mayson Reed
Mayson has been swimming for the Tiger Sharks for 7 years. In addition to the Tiger Sharks, she is currently a member of the Lancaster Youth Swim Team (LYST).
In the past Mayson swam for the Greater Columbus Swim Team (GCSTO) and the Unified Aquatics Swim Team.
She will be a freshmen at Pickerington North and plans to swim for the school team next year.
Junior Coach - Collin Jones
Collin has competed in swimming for 5 years and has 12 years of general swim experience.
Collin will be a sophomore at Pickerington North this fall.
Pickerington Tiger Sharks
Email: tigersharks.us@gmail.com
Website: tigersharks.us
Location: 11330 Stonecreek Drive, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-434-6115
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tigersharks.us/
Twitter: @tigersharksus