Serpent News: May 21, 2026
Register Today!
Swim Team registration is open. Like last year, register your swimmers via Swimtopia (serpents.swimtopia.com).
Team Fees are Due (As Well As Pool Membership Annual Dues) by Monday, May 25
All swimmers must not only be registered via Swimtopia, but team fees must be paid in order to attend practice. Additionally, all Serpent families must have current pool memberships paid for the season.
Meet the Coaches on Saturday 5/23 at 10am
Don't miss our annual "Meet the Coaches" Meeting this Saturday, May 23th at 10am.
During Meet the Coaches, you'll not only get to, well, meet the coaches, but we'll also cover important info about the upcoming Serpent season including: what to expect, swim evaluations, time trials, the banquet, and much more. Join us for this fun season kick-off event, rain or shine! Can't wait to see everyone!
Evaluations for New Team Members and New-to-Swimming Swimmers
For Swimmers new to the Stonegate Serpent swim team or are otherwise unsure as to their level of swimming (e.g. Regular Team, Pre-Team, Lessons), sign up for an evaluation slot. Evaluations are scheduled for Tuesday, May 26; Wednesday, May 27; and Monday, June 1 - all immediately following afternoon practice at 7 p.m. (You only need to sign up for ONE of the days)
The Signup form is now available and can be found at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0545ADAA29A7FD0-63740890-stonegate#/ The access code is sonic.If you have any questions, please contact Megan Thompson ([email protected]).
Interested in Helping the Serpents in an OFFICIAL Capacity? Become a Stroke + Turn Official!
A Stroke and Turn Official is an ENTRY-LEVEL position. You do not need any experience nor any knowledge of swimming. We can teach you everything you need to know. Requirements? A white polo shirt, blue shorts/pants/skirt, and a great attitude. Oh, and attending a clinic…. [don’t stop reading yet, it’s not as bad as it sounds]
For the clinic, we’re talking about a 2-hour Zoom. Or, if you want to see in-water demonstrations, there are in-person Stroke & Turn clinics at the Olney pool. Pre-registration is required. Grab a buddy and do the clinic together. We can ease you in -- you can do as many or as few meets as you want. It is a great education, especially if you think your swimmer(s) is (or is considering) year-round (e.g. RMSC). You'll amaze your friends with your new knowledge!
Questions? Ask Tommy Lang: [email protected] Not even sure what to ask? Learn more here: https://mcsl.org/officials/
Ready to dive in? Head to that same link (https://mcsl.org/officials/) to find the clinic schedule and to pre-register. Stroke & Turn clinic dates are: (just pick one)
- Sunday 5/31
- Wednesday 6/3
- Sunday 6/7
- Wednesday 6/10
Save the Date(s) for Friday Night Potlucks
All Serpent families are invited to participate including pre-team! After Friday afternoon practices, the coaches will lead the Serpents in a Pep Rally on the hill to prepare for their next morning meet. Meanwhile, Serpent parents should drop off their dishes to the pavilion by 5:45 pm.
- Fresh fruit and desserts are always appreciated.
- Bring enough to serve 12.
- Families should bring their own serving utensils for each dish they provide and label everything.
- Please pre-portion foods (no whole watermelons, etc.).
- Bring your own drinks for your family
- Around 6:00-6:15 pm dinner begins, serving our hungry swimmers followed by their families
- Volunteers for Set up, Serving and Clean up will be needed. Sign up is coming soon
Friday Night Potluck Themes
June 12- Nothin but Noodles
June 19- Breakfasssst for Dinner
June 26- International
July 3- No Potluck due to Division A Relay Carnival
July 10- Family Favorite
Best Time Candy Donations Requested
HUNDREDS of best time candy servings are required for a single season, so donations of fun size / single serving candy are needed. Please bring your candy donations to Team Rep Megan Thompson at Meet the Coaches or leave at the lifeguard/pool checkin counter and she'll pick them up there.
Serpent Shanty
The Serpent Shanty will be your go-to for all things Serpent Swim Team! We will have items for purchase at all home meets, Time Trials, and at Meet the Coaches! Orders of personalized swim caps have already closed, but we will have non-personalized caps available at the Shanty.
We have a VERY limited inventory of spirit wear clothing available at the Shanty, for all of your spirit wear needs, please visit the online store listed below! Keep an eye out for bag tag schedules available for pre-order and purchase very soon! Please direct any questions to Kim Friedman ([email protected])
Spirit Wear: The Online Serpent Shanty
Buy Stonegate Serpents and Swim Club swag online here: https://athletichouse.chipply.com/stonegateserpents. Swag is ordered through Athletic House of Maryland, and distributed to you when the whole batch is complete. First round orders have arrived and will be delivered at Meet the Coaches! If you won’t be able to attend Meet the Coaches, look for me (Kim Friedman) at swim practice or email me to arrange pickup! ([email protected])
We are currently open for orders for Round #3, for delivery the first week of July! Get your online orders in before Monday, June 8th, at 11:59 PM to be part of this wave of orders! Get Your Gear!
Serpent Team Suits are Ready for Order
The new two-year team swim suit is set up in the Stonegate Swim Outlet private page and ready to order! This suit is new for 2026 and will also be the team suit for 2027. Visit https://www.swimoutlet.com/ and search "Stonegate Serpents" as your team. You will be able to view the team suit on the team page, and any purchases you make on the site will benefit the team! For new families, purchase of the team suit is optional yet always a fun way to be united as a team, show spirit, and make it easy for parents to access great suits for competition. Any questions on suits or caps can be directed to Kim Friedman ([email protected])