Practice is in full swing! 

Keep coming to practice in the afternoons! Here's the practice schedule.

Last Chance for Evaluations on Monday 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 Monday, June 1 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]).

Group Swim Lessons for Brand New + Young Swimmers (For Those Not Quite Ready for Pre-Team) 

So many Serpents begin their swimming journey with Group Lessons. Group swim lessons are for swimmers ages 4-8 years old. The goals are for swimmers to feel comfortable in the water, float and learn some basic freestyle skills. Each session is 8 classes over a span of two weeks from 11:30-12:00. The first session will be on June 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and July 1, 2. The second session will be on July 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17. The cost is $120 per session. If the classes are full and we have enough interest - we will open a second class on the same days from 12:00-12:30. The classes will be in the 2 feet area. Coach Anna says that If we have enough interest we will open up a second class on the same days from 12:00-12:30. Sign up for lessons here.  

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

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.

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.

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])

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