News and Announcements
2023 SEASON AND SCHEDULE UPDATE
Hello Fins’ Parents-
The Fins are excited to announce that we are already planning for our 2023 summer swim season!
We are still looking to fill 2 Board Positions- HOA Liaison and Social Committee Head. The swim team functions solely from our parent volunteers and coaches- please reach out if you’re interested in helping!
The tentative schedule for the summer is the following:
Monday, May 22: Practice Begins
Wednesday, June 14: Fox Hall at Twin Hickory
Wednesday, June 21: AshCreek at Fox Hall
Wednesday, June 28: Colonies at Fox Hall
Wednesday, July 5: Fox Hall at Raintree
Wednesday, July 12: Fox Hall at Kings Charter
Tuesday, July 18: Twin Hickory at Fox Hall
Champs- July 30/31
Emma Graff will be our head coach for the 2023 Swim Season!
We’ll be sending additional details as we get closer for Registration and Final Schedules!
If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to:
Elizabeth Abbott or Jennifer Jones – Fox Hall Fins Parent Representatives
Elizabethhabbott@yahoo.com
Jenn.j.jones@gmail.com
Looking forward to a wonderful Summer Swim Season ahead!!!
SAVE THE DATE FINS!!- JUNE 8th
Next Wednesday, June 8th come join us at the
Fox Hall Fins Kick-Off Party! 5:00-7:00 pm
Pizza and Drinks will be provided!
Would love for families to contribute the following if comfortable:
- Last Name starts with A-M: bring an app or side
- Last Name starts with N-Z: bring a dessert
Team Picture!
Parent Welcome and Q&A!
Games!
Food!
Coaches are also finalizing a Mock Meet prior to the Party!
NO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PRACTICE!
Hi Fins Families!
Happy Friday! Here’s hoping for better weather as we head into the second week of swim practice next week! We have a couple of announcements/reminders to share – please see below.
Practice Reminders:
Practice is scheduled for Friday, May 27 (weather permitting)
NO practice on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30
Practice will resume on Tuesday, May 31
Full practice schedule shown at bottom of email
Meet Schedule:
Monday, June 13 – Fox Hall @ Twin Hickory (Note: originally scheduled for 6/14)
Wednesday, June 22 – Fox Hall @ Wyndham
Wednesday, June 29 – Ashland @ Fox Hall
Wednesday, July 6 – Kings Charter @ Fox Hall
Wednesday, July 13 – Fox Hall @ Ash Creek
Tuesday, July 19 – Twin Hickory @ Fox Hall
Please reach out with any questions or concerns to Ann Pietrantoni (804.467.6213) or Kirsten Crank (703.864.9066).
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
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MONDAY, MAY 23- THURSDAY JUNE 16*
6 and Under: 3:30-4:00pm or 4:00-4:30pm
7-8: 4:30-5:15pm
9-10: 5:15-6:00pm
11 and over: 6:00-7:00pm
MONDAY, JUNE 20 – WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
Monday- Friday mornings:
7 & unders: 8:15-9:00am
8-10 year olds: 9:00-10:00am
11 & older: 10:00-11:00am
Monday/ Tuesday/ Thursday evenings:
8 & unders: 5:00-5:45pm
9-11 year old: 5:45-6:45pm
12& older: 6:45-7:45pm
- GRAL Champs swimmers will continue to practice Thursday, July 21 until the Champs meet
The Fins are excited to announce plans and registration for the 2022 summer swim season. We’re looking forward to a great season and want to make sure you are planning to join us. In addition to daily practices and meets, there are parties to kick off and end the season, spirit events, and fun practices following meets. Registration opens at noon on Sunday, March 27th, at the link provided below.
We have an awesome group of coaches lined up, including:
Emma Farney – Head Coach
Emma Graff – Associate Head Coach
Jack Schardt – Assistant Coach
Trey Nerheim – Junior Coach
Important Dates:
Monday, May 23rd – Practice Begins
Friday, June 3rd – Swim Trial Ends
Tuesday, June 14th – First Swim Meet
Tuesday, July 19th – Last Swim Meet
All practices prior to June 17th will occur in the afternoon/evenings. Starting on Monday, June 20th, morning and afternoon practices will be offered.
Swim Ability Requirement:
All swimmers new to our team must attend a short evaluation. Swimmers will be asked to complete an independent 25 meter kick on their back and 25 meters of freestyle. In order to be eligible to join the team, swimmers must be 5 by Sept 30th.
Meet Schedule:
All meets will start at 6:00 PM.
Monday, June 13th – FH @ Twin Hickory
Wednesday, June 22nd – FH @ Wyndham
Wednesday, June 29th – Ashland @ FH
Wednesday, July 6th – Kings Charter @ FH
Wednesday, July 13th – FH @ AshCreek
Tuesday, July 19th – Twin Hickory @ FH
Volunteer Info:
We will have a better handle on volunteer requirements after registration numbers come in. In the past, we have required all families to sign up for six shifts during the swim season. We expect a similar requirement this summer.
Registration:
The cost to participate on the Fins’ team for the summer is $130. Discounts exist for senior swimmers and for families with more than two swimmers participating.
For those considering swim, but not quite ready to commit, we do offer a 2-week trial. The trial runs from Monday, May 23rd – Friday, June 3rd. The cost is $30. That payment will be absorbed into the full season cost if a trial participant decides to continue for the duration of the season.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions. We are always looking for volunteers to help make this another great season!
Fins’ Parent Representatives:
Ann Pietrantoni (ann_p_stephenson@yahoo.com)
Kirsten Crank (kej36@yahoo.com)
Hello Fins’ Parents -
The Fins are excited to announce that we are already planning for our 2022 summer swim season. We will be competing in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League (GRAL), and will participate in 6 meets. We plan to return to a more traditional swim format this summer, where we host 3 home meets and we travel locally for 3 away meets.
Registration for the summer season will open on March 27th, with practices beginning the week of May 23rd. As we get closer to the start of the season, we will publish practice times. All practice sessions prior to the end of school will occur in the afternoon/evening. Once school is out, morning and afternoon practices will be offered. All kids who will be 5 by Sept 30th, are invited to join the team.
A great way to get your swimmer reacclimated to the water and ready for summer swim is the NOVA swim clinics. Swim clinics focus heavily on proper stroke technique, starts, and turns. They run from Sunday, Feb 27th – Sunday, May 1st. More information can be found at the NOVA site:
https://www.teamunify.com/team/vsnva/page/clinics/2019-spring-clinics
We’re looking forward to another great swim season. We will send another email closer to the registration date with coach information and additional details. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to the Fins’ Parent reps: Kirsten Crank (kej36@yahoo.com) or Ann Pietrantoni (ann_p_stephenson@yahoo.com).