Serpent News: May 25, 2026
Practice Starts Tuesday!
See you for the first practice tomorrow afternoon! Here's the practice schedule.
Did you miss Meet the Coaches?
The key information shared by the coaches and team reps on Saturday is available online (to logged in members of Swimtopia) here: Meet the Coaches Key Information for the Season
Don't Forget to Officially Register
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) TODAY 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.
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! 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])
Get Spirit Wear at 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. We are currently accepting orders for Round #3 for delivery this season. Get your online orders in before Monday, June 8 at 11:59 PM.
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! Any questions on suits or caps can be directed to Kim Friedman ([email protected])
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]).
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
