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    Sign Up Reminder and Fundraiser Announcement

    July 8th

    First, just a quick reminder to sign up to volunteer at SMI this weekend if you are going and/or sign up to RSVP and volunteer for our Away meet next Tuesday.

    Now on to the fun! What a great season it has been! This year we are going to host a fundraiser again that we began last year. It is a Swim or Slide fundraiser and includes the chance to participate in a Lap-a-Thon, online fundraising campaign and come and slide on a giant slip and slide available for $5 wristband during the lap-a-thon as part of the fundraiser. It is a huge help for both Gulf Park pool and our Swim Team.

    Last year's event was a huge success! The Lap-A-Thon - last year raised $3,588 for the Water slide for Gulf Park pool $2700 and the remaining went towards preseason costs (swimtopia website, caps, etc..) for swim team. 21 swimmers participated/donated averaging $100-$200 raised per swimmer.

    This year, this fun event will be NEXT FRIDAY, July 16th from 7pm -9pm (10 and under swim 7-8pm capped at 33 laps and 11 and up swimming from 8-9pm- including any adults/alumni - capped at 66 laps). Each participant has a fundraising goal of $40 (can pay flat fee or use our fundraising website https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2021lapath to raise pledges per lap/flat donations).

    The specific items we are raising funds for include:

    1. $2500 Lap Lane equipment/upgrades
    2. $2,000 Bathroom Floor Upgrades ($100), pool vacuum ($1600) and Large Umbrellas for Lounge Chairs on Pool Deck ($300)
    3. $500 Swim Team Equipment (flippers, etc..)
    4. Swim Team and Shark School Preseason costs and scholarship
    • Please RSVP and/or sign up to donate/help volunteer for the event by July 14th
    • Each group will get 60 minutes to swim as many laps as they can - breaks are fine. A max will be set of 33 laps (1650 yards = 1 mile) for 10 and under swimmers and 66 laps (3300 yards = 2 miles) for older swimmers.
    • All participants in the lap-a-thon get an ice cream treat once they have completed their swim.
    • During the entire time, as noted, we will also have a giant slip and slide available for $5 wristband as part of the fundraiser.
    • SIGN UP for the lap-a-thon TODAY or send the link once your swimmer has sign up to help friends/family find a participant or to just help by donating to the fundraiser, just go to https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2021lapath

    Thanks as always for all of your help, participation and work so far this season! Go Sharks!

    Jennifer Manrod

    Volunteer Coordinator

    Gulf Park Blue Sharks

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