The Fourth of July Swimathon and Pancake Breakfast is a week away!
We need lap counters, pancake flippers, and people to help set up and clean up. Please sign up on the swim team site to volunteer Join us from 8:15-10:00 am on July 4th for the annual Swim-A-Thon…
Liza Gunther, a graduating Palisades Porpoise who is running our Swimathon this year, urges you to participate in this annual tradition in memory of Claire Schmidt.
Be part of this important Palisades tradition to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!
Here's how it works:
Before the Swim-A-Thon…
MEET THEMES
We are announcing our Meet Themes for the season so that kids can plan their get-ups. For those new to the team, every meet has a "theme" in which kids are encouraged to dress up. Saturday's meet, for instance, was Rock the Red as we celebrated the Washington…
You may pick up your shirts:
Today from 2-5 pm
Tuesday from 4-6pm
Wed at B meet
or by special arrangement (leave at front desk, etc) - please email [email protected]
Please note: if a swimmer is picking up the order, it would be helpful if…
Dear Porpoise Parents ~
Pep Rally and pizza today in the picnic area after practice. By 3 pm today, please give us your RSVP and note the number of pizza slices you want to buy in the comments section. Payment $2 a slice, will be collected at the pep…
Dear Porpoise Parents ~
The first Pep Rally of the season will be held this Friday, 6 pm in the picnic area of Palisades. Come eat pizza, learn some cheers, and decorate your cars to get ready for our first home meet Saturday.
RSVP by 3 pm Friday by clicking…
Wed., June 13th practice is canceled due to make-up time trials.
Rain, rain, go away! We are looking forward to a great week at Palisades. Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, there will be NO 4:15 practice on Monday, June 4. We will swim only the 10 and under practice from 5:15-6 on Monday.
Remember to register your child/ren for…
They're Back!!
Our popular customize-able tshirts are available to order now. Shirts, $14, will be delivered to the pool in mid-June. You MUST place your order by June 4 and we hope to have them by the first B-meet, June 20. Questions? Email [email protected].
Wed Jun 24
Sat Jun 27
Sun Jun 28
Join us July 3rd at 8:30 am for this Palisades tradition to raise money for Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)! Our Swimathon is held in memory of Clare Schmidt, a Palisades Porpoise who passed away from leukemia in 2005. A beautiful garden for Clare is in the corner of the Palisades picnic area.
The Swimathon is open to everyone! Donations can be made on our Palisades Blood Cancer United website. You can ask family and friends to pledge by the lap or a set amount. (You can continue to fundraise after the Swimathon too - the link will be open through the summer.) Prizes will be awarded for most laps swum in each age group and overall.
RSVP to swim and sign up to volunteer for the popular pancake breakfast under Swim Meets & Events.
Questions? Ask Charlie Penn, [email protected]
All team members are welcome! Join the fun on Fridays after practice at 6:20 PM.
Pep Rallies
6/12 Sidewalk Chalk and Posters
6/19 Water games and popsicles
6/26 Cake Decorating
7/3 no practice, no pep rally
7/10 Synchronized Swimming
7/17 Shaving Cream
Themes:
Week 1: Disney
Week 2: Superhero
Week 3: Glow in the dark
Relay Carnival: Circus/Carnival
Week 4: USA
Week 5: College
Week 6: TBD (Divisionals Week)
