Hi Devil Ray Families!

Please see the below summary of the upcoming week along with detailed information of the events further below:

• Home meet on Monday, July 20th, attached are the heat sheets and athlete events
• This week will be a regular practice schedule week
• Saturday, July 25th will be our last practice of the 2026 season and will include donuts after each age group practice
• Please RVSP in SwimTopia for our End of Year Banquet on Saturday, August 1st

Please read carefully to make sure you’re ready for the week ahead.

📣 UPCOMING MEET

Date: Monday, July 20Opponent: Whitmoor Waves

Location: Villages of Dardenne Frog Pool

7001 Brassel Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368

Meet Schedule:

• 5:00 PM – Frog Pool opens (Coach arrival)
• 5:10 PM – Swimmer arrival
• 5:30 PM – Dardenne warm-ups
• 5:45 PM – Visiting team warm-ups
• 5:45 PM – Timer/stroke & turn judge meeting
• 6:00 PM – First events report to bullpen
• 6:05 PM – Meet begins

Parking & Spectator Notes:

• Park along Brassel Drive or in the golf course lot across the street.
• Do not block driveways, the pool entrance, or fire hydrants.
• Families may "crash" on the grassy hill or in the lot near the pool (note this lot will close before/during the meet for the food truck).
• Families may not crash on the pool deck—swimmers only on deck for events or restrooms. Families may briefly enter to cheer but please return to crash areas after.

Food:

• Lulu’s Food Truck returns! Enjoy shaved ice, frozen yogurt, Dole whip and floats, root beer floats, pretzels, nachos, hotdogs, candy, water, and Gatorade.
• Feel free to bring your own snacks. Please dispose of all trash in the bins provided.

📌 HEAT SHEETS AND EVENTS

Heat sheets and swimmer event lists are attached.

Attire:

• Team suit or black/red swimsuit
• Team cap

Meet Volunteers:

• Check in with Ryan Crowley at 5:30 PM—even if you have the later shift.

✅ PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK

Our regular weekly practice times:

Ages 10 & Under

• Tuesday & Thursday Evening 6:45–7:45 PM
• Wednesday thru Saturday Mornings 8:00-9:00AM

Ages 11 & Up

• Tuesday & Thursday Evening 7:45–8:45 PM
• Wednesday thru Saturday Mornings 7:00-8:00AM

🖊️ REMINDERS FOR MEET PREP

• Sharpie your swimmer’s arm with:
  • LAST NAME, FIRST NAME
  • Event / Heat / Lane numbers (e.g. #52 1 4)
• Review strokes and legal touches.

Swim Meet Packing Checklist:✅ Team suit and cap✅ 2 pairs of goggles✅ 2 towels✅ Spirit wear✅ Sandals/slides✅ Snacks✅ Water/Gatorade✅ Sharpie✅ Camp chairs✅ Umbrella for shade/rain

• Donut Day on Saturday morning, July 25: Join us for this long-running Devil Rays last practice tradition! After swimming some regular practice laps, the coaches will join the kids in the pool for fun events! After practice, stop under the pavilion to celebrate the last practice with donuts and milk!

• End of Year Banquet on Saturday, August 1: Please be sure to RSVP on Swimtopia (just as you would for a swim meet) for our season-ending soirée! The Frog Pool will open at 6 p.m. for a private swim party. The board will provide the main entry, if each family could bring a side. A sign up sheet for food will follow in the coming week.