Welcome to the 2025 Stars Red Season!

I’m so excited to kick off a new summer with all of you! It’s been such a joy seeing both new and familiar faces on deck. The energy, the smiles, the hugs—it’s what makes this team so special.

We had two great practices on Monday and Wednesday, and it was wonderful to see everyone back in the water. Unfortunately, Friday’s practice was canceled due to nearby thunderstorms. Just a quick reminder: if lightning strikes within 10 miles or we hear thunder, we’re required to delay practice for 30 minutes until it’s safe to return to the pool. Let’s hope for clearer skies next week!

During our first week, we focused on setting expectations and introducing important swim terms. The start of the season can feel a bit overwhelming, especially with limited pool time in May - but don’t worry! Your swimmers will settle in quickly. Returning athletes will be refreshing skills and rebuilding endurance, while our new swimmers are learning the foundations of competitive swimming.

I’m incredibly grateful to be working with such a talented and passionate group of coaches - both paid and volunteer. They bring energy, skill, and heart to every practice. Their dedication to helping each swimmer grow, both in and out of the pool, is what makes this team thrive. All we ask from our swimmers is enthusiastic participation and honest effort.

Even though swimming can seem like an individual sport, summer league is all about the team. We cheer each other on, learn together, and grow stronger while having fun.

This season, parents are to declare their swimmer's meet attendance and select their entries online.  

You’ll be able to log into your SwimTopia account and select up to three individual events for your swimmer. If your swimmer won’t be attending the meet, please mark them as “Not Attending.”

For our youngest swimmers (ages 5-6), parents only need to declare their attendance. I’ll be selecting their events to ensure they’re placed in the events that best match their readiness and experience. My goal is to set them up for a positive and fun race-day experience. I may also make adjustments to entries when needed to support the team or to encourage swimmers to try new events and continue growing in confidence. Relay teams will be put together based on team needs and swimmer availability.

Meet sign-ups are now open for our first meet on May 17th.  It only takes a few minutes to complete, and instructions can be found here.

Let’s make it an amazing season - filled with progress, teamwork, and lots of fun.

Go Stars!

Coach Diana