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: 7:50am - 8:50am
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.
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!!!!!
- 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 and younger siblings, 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. Family members are to remain in the grassy areas or under the awnings.
Practice Schedule and Events: May 31 - June 4
Tuesday- Friday (May 31st - June 3)
11 and up: 7:00am -8:00am
10 and under: 7:45am - 8:45am
Michael's Meat Fundraiser Begins (check Folders for info)
As a reminder: We have the pool for a shorter amount of time this year. In order to adhere with this schedule, we want to make sure the swimmers have an adequate amount of time in the pool to practice. Please make note of arrival times, we need to start on time to ensure a quality practice.
Important Upcoming Dates
- May 31st - Practice Begins at the Pickerington Pool
- May 31st: Michael's Meat Fundraiser Begins
- June 3rd - Spirit Wear Ends
- June 9th - GetAir Night for the Tiger Sharks
- June 11th - Home Meet against Valley View
- June 13th - Michael's Meats Fundraiser Ends
- July 20th - Champs
- July 22nd - End of Season Banquet
Spirit Wear Sale Ends June 3
https://bit.ly/TigerSharksSpiritWear
This fundraiser allows us to provide the best experience for your swimmer, plus fun activities like Donuts for Breakfast, an end of the season banquet and more.
- Order your gear today to receive by mid June.
- There are so many options this year, definitely something for everyone.
- Remember, your registered swimmer* gets a FREE team t-shirt, but as my kids told me, "Mom, we also need sweatshirts and sweatpants, and oh that tank would look great on you."
- Last day to order is June 3rd. Items will be handed out during practices.
https://bit.ly/TigerSharksSpiritWear
*As long as your swimmer was registered before May 1st.
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 May 31st. 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.
Head 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. He attends the University of Cincinnati.
Email: alexrowles8@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 13 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 - Megan Luallen
Megan swam for the Tiger Sharks for 9 years and at Bishop Hartley High School for 4 years. This will be her fourth year working as a lifeguard at the Pickerington Community Pool. She is very excited to continue being a part of the Tiger Sharks as a coach this summer!
Megan is studying medical sciences on the pre-med track at the University of Cincinnati where she will be a sophomore this fall. Her favorite events to swim are the 200 and 500 free, and the 100 IM. When not swimming, Megan enjoys reading, running, and camping with family and friends.
Junior Coach - Mayson Reed
Mayson has been swimming for the Tiger Sharks for 8 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 sophomore at Pickerington North and plans to swim for the school team next year.
Junior Coach - Collin Jones
Collin has competed in swimming for 6 years and has 13 years of general swim experience.
Collin will be a junior at Pickerington North this fall.
Pickerington Tiger Sharks
President: Abbey Fatica
Past President: Sheri McClurg
Vice President: Amanda Orr
Secretary: Sheri McClurg
Treasurer: Amy Schiebel
League Representative: Dione Windle
Meet Director: Sherman Sutherland
Technology Officer: Wes Jones
Fundraising Chair: Lisa Winters
Communications Chair: Mindy Thomas
Banquet Chair: Kim Cappadonia
Fourth of July Chair: Natasha Dumas
Email: tigersharks.us@gmail.com
Website: members.tigersharks.us
Location: 11330 Stonecreek Drive, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 740-963-6693
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tigersharks.us/
Twitter: @tigersharksus