Calling Junior Coach Applicants!
MHC Swim Team is accepting applications for Junior Coaches for our Winter Swim Program! Applicants must be 15 years old or older prior to the first practice on September 10, 2023. Applications are due NO LATER THAN 11:59 pm on September 3, 2023. Please send applications electronically to [email protected].
Practices will be on Sunday evenings from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the GW Rec Center. Junior coaches should expect to be in the water with swimmers at each practice. Practices run each Sunday starting on September 10, 2023 until May 19, 2023. (no practice on the following dates: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/11, 3/31, and 5/12). Coaches will likely not work every Sunday.
Swimmers who are currently 14 and hoping to coach next summer season are HIGHLY encouraged to volunteer as helpers for our youngest swimmers to gain experience. We expect many applicants for Junior Coach next summer and will be prioritizing experience and demonstrated effort to gain experience. Similarly, 15-year-olds who plan to apply next year are highly encouraged to apply to coach for the winter. (*Please note that a lifeguard certification is not required for junior coaches for winter swim but WILL be required for junior coaches next summer). Experience is key to successful coaching!
Questions? Have a 14-year-old who wants to volunteer? Let us know!
Polar Piranha Registration is Open!
Polar Piranha registration for the 2023-24 winter season is open! Polar Piranhas will meet from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the GW Rec Center starting on September 10, 2023. (We know this is not everyone's first choice of time, but it is what we were assigned). Registration will remain open until we reach 50 swimmers and then we will move to a waitlist. We will begin accepting coach applications in about a week and a half. If you have an older swimmer (15+) who is interested, please encourage them to apply. We will also consider volunteer coaching spots for swimmers who are currently 14 but will be 15 by next summer and are hoping to get some coaching experience. Information about no swim dates to come. Questions? You know where to find us!
CONGRATULATIONS Individual All-Stars!
Congratulations to the four swimmers who are heading to Individual All Stars this Saturday, July 29:
- Norah Dominski: 10&under IM and 9-10 Breaststroke
- Lally Mikulski: 13-14 IM and 13-14 Breaststroke
- David Ungureanu: 13-14 Freestyle
- Stassi Pinedo: 8&under Breaststroke
We are so proud of your accomplishments! Go HOUSE!
Week 8
NOTE that there are no afternoon practices this week
WEEK 8
- July 17: Fort Hunt IM Invitational, 5:00, Hayfield Farm Swim Club.
- Select swimmers see targeted email
- July 18: Fun Day and Pancake Breakfast
- Send your swimmer with their favorite pancake topping, we supply the rest!
- As always, volunteers needed and welcome!
- July 18: Last day of practice for non-Divisionals swimmers
- July 19: Last day for photos for swim banquet slide show.
- July 19: Applications for NCAP partial scholarships due.
- July 19-20: Divisionals notifications.
- July 22: Divisionals!! Truro Homes Association Pool, 4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale, 8:00 – 3:00.
- July 22: Swim Team Banquet and Awards, 6:00 – 10:00.
- Bring or wear swimsuit & towel — the pool will be open for night swimming after the conclusion of the slide show.
Weeks 7 & 8
WEEK 7: July 10 – July 16
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July 10: our last B meet @ Waynewood
- 1027 Dalebrook Drive, Alexandria 22308
- Swimmers and volunteersarrive NLT 5:10.
- Event order: IM, Butterfly, Free, Back, Breast.
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July 11: Ice Cream Social! Team breakfast after each age-group practice.
- Swim Team will supply vanilla ice cream.
- Swimmers, plan to bring a favorite topping
- July 11 & 13: Optional afternoon practice, 5:00pm.
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July 12: All-Star Relay Carnival, Hamlet
- All-star relay swimmers - CONGRATS! David Ungureanu, Barnaby Lant, Jim VanZandt, Jack Dominski, and Ryan Carrado - we are so proud!
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July 13: Lollipop Invitational Mini Meet, 8&under and Little Piranhas, 9:00 am.
- The meet will be staffed by swimmers ages 9+up. Official uniform (blue shorts/skirt, white top) encouraged!
- Arrive: 8:30, ALL AGE GROUPS (13+ should come at their regular practice time of 7:30 and plan to stay and help with the meet).
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July 14: Pep Rally: DECADES!! @ 6pm.
- 13-18 50s; 11-12 00s; 9-10 80s; 8 and under 70s; LPs 90s; Coaches 60s
- A-I (last name): Side dish
- J-P: Dessert
- Q-Z: Main
- July 15: Final A Meet @ Holmes Run, 9:00. .
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July 16: Swim Team Prom, ages 13+ only (Swimmers must be swimming as a 13-14 or 15-18 this summer to attend), 6:00 – 9:00
- Theme: TROPICAL.
- Attire: Semi-formal or thrift-store chic. Accessories: Swimsuit & towel.
WEEK 8: July 17 – July 23
- July 17: Fort Hunt IM Invitational @ Hayfield Farm, 5:00. Select swimmers.
- July 18: Fun Day and Pancake Breakfast, after age-group practices. Volunteers: bring your griddle and cook up some hot cakes for hungry kids! Swimmers: You provide the toppings. Details to come!
- July 18: Last day of practice for non Divisionals swimmers. Divisionals swimmers meet with Coaches to choose strokes.
- July 19-21 Divisionals swimmers' practice. Practice continues for those swimmers who have qualified for Divisionals. Regular age group practice times.
- July 22: Divisionals @ Truro, 8:00 – 3:00 (approx). Select swimmers only
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July 22: End of Season Awards Banquet @ MHC, 6:00 – 9:00.
- All swimmers, siblings, and families welcome!
- A kid-friendly buffet dinner & dessert will be provided.
- Please RSVP via SwimTopia and indicate number of attendees, so we can accurately estimate food.
- Join us for awards, camaraderie, and the legendary MHC Swim Slide Show! We promise to give you the happy cries.
- Have photos to include? Yes please! See weekly email for shared Google Drive link
- Attire: Beachy casual / picnic chic / sundress & birks
UPDATES and REMINDERS
- Post-Meet Clean-Up: How we leave our team area is a direct reflection of who we are. ALL SWIMMERS AND SPECTATORS should leave their immediate areas free of trash and looking orderly.
- PiranhaThon: Congratulations and THANK YOU, Piranha Nation, for raising $1,800 for the Tourette Association of America to help fund research and awareness campaigns.
- Team Photos: If you had photos taken of your swimmer and have not received an email from Briar Creek Photography, reach out to [email protected].
- Mark SWIMMER and VOLUNTEER availability as always, thanks!
Weeks 6 & 7
Week 6: July 3 - July 9
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July 3: B Meet vs. Highland Park @ MHC
- Swimmers arrive 4:30
- Set-up volunteers at 4:30; all other A shift workers 5:00; B shift workers 7:15
- Little Piranha Kickboard Races! Swimmers arrive NLT 5:15, races start 5:40
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July 4: The Annual PiranhaThon! 9:00 –11:00.
- This is an optional, all-family event that is geared toward fun & fitness along with charitable support.
- See PiranhaThon email or talk to a rep for details and more information.
- A donation of any amount (online preferred; cash or check accepted) is required to participate.
- July 4: Mansion House Family Celebration, 12:00 – 4:00. Live music, obstacle course, food & ice cream trucks, beer and hot dogs, belly flop contest, and more.
- July 5 & 6: Optional/make-up Afternoon Practice, 5:00 – 6:00.
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July 7: Pep Rally: TROPICAL!!@ 6pm. Potluck by last name:
- A - I: Dessert
- J - P: Main dish
- Q - Z: Side dish
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July 8: A Meet vs. Waynewood @ MHC, 9am.
- Senior recognition day!
WEEK 7: July 10 – July 16
- July 10: B Meet @ Waynewood.
- July 11: Ice Cream for Breakfast! Team supplies the ice cream, you bring your favorite toppings!
- July 11 & 13: Optional/make-up Afternoon Practice, 5:00 – 6:00.
- July 12: NVSL All-Star Relay Carnival.
- July 13: Lollipop Meet, 9:00.
- July 13: Last Day for Little Piranhas!
- July 14: Pep Rally: DECADES! @ 6pm.
- July 15: A Meet @ Holmes Run Acres, 9am.
- July 16: Swim Prom, 6:00. Ages 13+ exclusively. Detailed info for eligible swimmers to come via targeted email.
Weeks 5 & 6
WEEK 5: June 26 – July 2
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Monday, June 26: B Meet
vs. Hayfield @ MHC, including LP kickboard
races
- Swimmers & volunteers arrive 4:45
- Set-up crew arrive 4:00
- LPs arrive 5:20, races at 5:40
- Tuesday, June 27: Bagels team breakfast & Penny Dive after each age group practice
- Tuesday/Thursday, June 27/29: Optional/Make-up afternoon practice: 5:00-6:00.
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Wednesday, June 28:
Divisional Relay Carnival @ Fox Hunt
- Swimmers & volunteers arrive 5:00
- Bring chairs/mats + bug spray for swimmers
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Thursday, June 29: Team
Picture day
- All swimmers arrive @ 7:00
- No practice after; stay for optional mini clinics on starts, turns, finishes
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Friday, June 30: DISNEY
Pep Rally, 6:00
- Last names A – I: main dish
- Last names J – R: side dish
- Last names S – Z: dessert
- Saturday, July 1: A Meet vs. Truro Homes @ MHC
WEEK 6: July 3 – July 9
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Monday, July 3: B Meet vs. Highland
Park @ MHC: 6pm. Info to come.
- Little Piranhas: It’s time for KICKBOARD RACES! Held before the meet start. More info to come.
- Monday, July 3: B Meet vs. Highland Park @ MHC including LP kickboard races
- Tuesday, July 4: Piranhathon charitable fundraiser Info to come
- Thursday, July 6: Optional/Make-up afternoon practice: 5:00-6:00.
- Friday, July 7: TROPICAL Pep Rally
- Saturday, July 8: A Meet vs. Waynewood @ MHC
Weeks 4 & 5
WEEK 4: June 19 – 25
MORNING PRACTICES and LITTLE PIRANHAS begin:
- 13+up: 7:30 –9:00
- 9–12: 8:45 –10:00
- 8+under: 9:45 – 10:45
- Little Piranhas: 10:45 –11:30
June 19:B Meet #2 @ Riverside Gardens: 8633 Buckboard Dr.
- 6pm. Warm-ups: 5:25. Swimmers and Volunteers arrive no later than 5:10
June 20-Team Breakfast #1 (donuts) & Penny Dive after each age group practice
- Feel free to bring fruit or juice/sports drink to share per age group
June 20 and 22: Potomac Marlins Technique Clinic, 11:00: for swimmers ages 9&up
June 20, 22: Optional/Make-up afternoon practice, 5:00-6:00. For swimmers who are in 8 and under practice groups and up. No LPs please!
June 21: Fort Hunt Sportsman Relay Carnival: 6pm, Stratford Landing pool, 2300 Brinitzer Way
- Swimmers & volunteers arrive 5:00. Warm-ups 5:20
- Carpool if you can! This is a big event with multiple teams attending, and street parking is the plan.
June 23: Pep Rally: PIRATES, aaaargh!! Potluck as usual
- 6pm. All swimmers & families encouraged to attend and dress up.
- Last names A-I: Side dish
- Last names J-P: Dessert
- Last names: Q-Z: Main dish
June 24: A Meet #2 @ Fox Hunt: 9am. Info to come
WEEK 5: June 26 – July 1
June 26: B Meet #3 vs. Hayfield Farm @ MHC: 6pm
- Little Piranhas: It’s time for KICKBOARD RACES! Held before the meet start. More info to come.
June 28: Divisional Relay Carnivals: 4pm. Selected swimmers only. Please mark availability ASAP.
June 29: Team Picture Day! 7am-8am. Team suits preferred!
June 30: Pep Rally #3: D I S N E Y: 6pm
July 1: A Meet #3 vs. Truro @ MHC: 9am
Picture Day 2023 is June 29!
Weeks 3 & 4
Keep checking here for schedule, updates, and upcoming events, and remember to click the Schedule table above to mark swimmer and volunteer availability for the coming weeks.
WEEK 3 (June 12–18):
June 12, 6:30: B Meet #1 @ Hollin Meadows
- Warm-ups 5:40
- Volunteers 5:50
- Address: 2500 Woodlawn Trail, Alex VA 22306
After school practices continue T–F (no LPs till June 19)
- 13 & up: 4:00 – 5:00
- 9 – 12: 5:00 – 6:00
- 8 & under: 5:45 – 6:30
June 16, 6:30: the SUPERHERO Pep Rally!! (Villains too!)
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June 17, 8:00: A Meet
#1 @ MHC vs Great Falls
- Warm-ups 8:00; Volunteers 8:00 (set up 7:30)
- Mark swimmer & volunteer availability and check email or SwimTopia for details
WEEK 4 (June 19–25):
MORNING PRACTICES and LITTLE PIRANHAS begin 6/19:
- 13+up: 7:30 – 9:00
- 9–12: 8:45 –10:00
- 8+under: 9:45 – 10:45
- Little Piranhas: 10:45 –11:30
June 19 - B Meet #2 @ Riverside Gardens: 6pm
June 20 - Team Breakfast. Details to come. Volunteers needed!
June 21 - Fort Hunt Sportsmen Relays @ SRA: 5pm
June 23 - Pep Rally: Pirates, Aaargh! @ 6pm (potluck)
June 24 - A Meet #2 @ Fox Hunt: 9am (we will caravan from MHC. Check email for details for invited swimmers)`
Practice CANCELLED Wednesday, June 7
WIth a heavy heart, we announce that
PRACTICE IS CANCELLED
due to potentially unsafe air quality conditions.
Weeks 2 & 3
Keep checking here for schedule, updates, and upcoming events and remember to click the Schedule tab above to mark your swimmer and volunteer availability for the weeks to come!
WEEK 2 (June 5–11):
After school practices continue M–F (no LPs till June 19)
13 & up: 4:00 – 5:00
9 – 12: 5:00 – 6:00
8 & under: 5:45 – 6:30
June 6, 5:45: Little
Piranhas make-up evaluations (for those who missed previous evals)
June 6, 7:00: LPs parent
info meeting
June 7 thru June 9:
T-shirt and cap distribution @ practice
June 9, 6:00: the great
big GREEN Pep Rally!! Don’t be shy – you
know you want to dress up!
June 10, 8:30: Time
Trials @MHC. Marker swimmer & volunteer availability and check email or SwimTopia
for details. Team suits for sale from Sport Fair beginning at 9:30
WEEK 3 (June 12–18):
After school practices continue T–F (no Monday practice)
June 12, 5:00 pm warm-ups/6:30
start: B Meet #1, MHC @ Hollin Meadows (away)
June 16, 6:00: SUPERHEROES
Pep Rally
June 17, 8:00: A Meet
# 1, Great Falls @ MHC (home)
Questions? Click around this website awhile. Can’t find an answer here? Chat with reps or send us an email ([email protected]).
More Officials Training Dates
Did you miss the first weekend of officials training? Still need to get certified or re-certified? There are still chances to do so! See below or click HERE for more info. You will need to click through the link on the NVSL site for "list of dates/locations" within the post on training. (Also don't forget that we have LOTS of volunteer opportunities that do not require certification. Including data and concessions!!) Thanks in advance for supporting your kids by helping out!
REMEMBER! If you were last certified in 2021 or earlier you MUST get recertified to work an A meet. (For Referee, Starter, and S&T. Referee must have up to date certs in ALL THREE). Thank you to those of you who have already been to training, but we need more!
Hytek Virtual Clinics (learn to do data! No certification required, but class is helpful. Link to register is on NVSL site. Preregistration is required.)
June 2 6pm-9pm
June 9 6pm-9pm
Go to the NVSL site here to preregister for one of these clinics. Clinics are not required for data but are helpful!
Sunday, June 4th - 8:30-10:30AM
• New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinic @ Fox Mill Woods
• New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinic @ Holmes Run
• New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinic @ Overlee
• New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinic @ Sully Station II
Wednesday, June 7th - 7PM
• Referee/Starter Recertification (Virtual)** (Note that virtual is only an option if you have already been certified for a minimum of 5 years)
Sunday, June 11th - 8:30-10:30AM
• New Referee @ Overlee
• New Starter @ Stratford
• Ref/Starter Recertification @ Greenbriar Tuesday, June 13th - 7PM
• Stroke and Turn Recertification (Virtual)** (Note that virtual is only an option if you have already been certified for a minimum of 5 years)
Wednesday, June 14th - 7PM
• New/Recertification Stroke and Turn @ Vienna Woods
• New/Recertification Stroke and Turn @ Village West
**Virtual recertification clinics are for officials who have been certified in the position for a minimum of 5 years.
Weeks 1 & 2
Piranha Nation, here we GO!
Check here weekly for schedule, updates, and upcoming events. And don't forget to visit the signup calendar under the Schedule tab to mark your swimmer and volunteer availability for the weeks to come!
WEEK 1:
- May 30 thru June 2: After school practices
- 13 & up: 4:00 - 5:00
- 9 - 12: 5:00 - 6:00
- 8 & under: 5:45 - 6:30
- Little Piranhas: No practice until June 19
- May 30 thru June 1: Gear swap, 4:00 - 6:00
WEEK 2:
- June 5 thru June 9: After school practices continue, same schedule
- June 10, 8:00 am: Time trials (swimmers in 8 & under age groups and above)
- Plan to be there (unless your swimmer is a Little Piranha) - this is an important benchmark for all swimmers
- Sport Fair: Team suits and other equipment for sale beginning at 9:30
Questions? Ask your friendly neighborhood swim reps at practice, or via email at [email protected].
Almost Time!!
Summer swim is almost here! Less than two weeks until Meet the Coaches (5/29 3-5 pm) and the start of the season. We are so excited and hope you are too!
Reminders for this week (Please read all the way down!):
- Spirit wear sale closes on FRIDAY MAY 19!! This is a hard deadline so we can take delivery early in the season. Order HERE today!
- Officials Training starts THIS SATURDAY May 20. We always need more trained officials. Click HERE for information about dates for New Referee, New Starter, New Stroke and Turn and Recertification dates for all of the above. There are also clinics available in June. See the NVSL site linked above for details. Please contact us if you are curious about becoming an official, we really need more volunteers this summer! (Not sure if you need to recertify? Email us and we can tell you!)
- Want to sit in the shade and help with the data? We promise it isn't as difficult or intimidating as it seems! We really need more people to learn how to enter data during meets. Training is available in person THIS SATURDAY May 20 and virtually within the next few weeks. Can't attend training, but want to help? Training is not required (but it is helpful). Click HERE for more info.
- We also desperately need a co-chair for concessions! This is a great opportunity to volunteer and split responsibility with 1-2 friends. Our concessions team is retiring after this season and is unavailable for some home meets this season. Please help! Email us at [email protected] if you are willing or just have questions.
- Little Piranhas Evaluations will be held this Sunday, May 21, at 6pm at the George Washington RecCenter pool. Note that this is different from previous years - the change will allow parents to plan ahead according to where their young swimmers are placed.
- Finally, if you haven't registered yet, registration is still open!! Click HERE and tell your friends! See you on deck!
Registration still open!
Registration for summer swim 2023 is still open! Registered swimmers will get non-personalized caps while supplies last. Don't forget that you must be a shareholder or leaseholder in good standing in order to register for the team. Got questions? Email us at [email protected]
Can't wait to see you on deck!
P.S. If you already registered, thanks and see you soon!
Need new MHC spirit wear? Of course you do!
Check out our NEW MHC spirit wear site HERE! Among other items, we are featuring pajama pants in both adult AND YOUTH sizes! Items from this site will be produced all at once for delivery in mid-June. Order now through May 19. The site will close on May 19 so that we can get the spirit wear before NVSL meets begin. (*Please note that items remain available year-round through our SwimOutlet site, but any orders placed there are separate and would ship to you directly)
Wanna be a Coach?
Calling all coaches! MHC Swim Team is hiring for the 2023 Summer Swim Season! We are still seeking applications for a Little Piranha Coach (must be 16+ by 5/29/23 and lifeguard certified), and an Assistant Head Coach. Adults and teenagers are eligible for the jobs so reach out if you are interested!
Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple positions. Check your email for application forms. Didn't get one? Email us!
The Little Piranha Coach and Assistant Head Coach do not need to be members if they are over 18 years of age, but preference may be given to members. Come spend your summer at the pool! We can’t wait to work with you!
Register Now for Summer Swim 2023!
It’s time Piranha People!! Registration for the MHC Swim Team 2023 season is OPEN! Register your swimmers no later than 11:59 pm on April 30 to save $25 and get a personalized cap for each swimmer. Please use the discount code EARLY to save $25. (Good until 11:59 pm April 30, 2023.) (Any swimmers registered after April 30 will get a non-personalized cap while supplies last.) Registration for MHC Swim Team is here on our SwimTopia site NOT the main MHC site.
Please note that you must be a MHC Shareholder (or lessor/renters) in good standing in order to register your child(ren) for swim team. This is an NVSL requirement and cannot be waived.
FAQs:
Age: swimmers must be between the ages of 4 and 18 as of June 1, 2023. (PLEASE NOTE: swim team is not a learn-to-swim program. If you have a young swimmer/little piranha we will conduct an evaluation to be sure they can be safe in the water. Evaluations will be held Sunday, May 21 during Polar Piranha Practice (details to come).)
Practice: After-school practices begin on 5/30/23 (see times on SwimTopia website); Morning practices begin on 6/19/23.
Cost: Please note that these are the costs as of 5/1/23. Register before that (with code EARLY entered at checkout) to get $25 off your first swimmer!
First swimmer: $205
Second swimmer: $105
Third swimmer: $80
Fourth (and subsequent) swimmer: $55
Family maximum: $450
NEW THIS SEASON: Mentor families! Are you new and have lots of questions? Check yes to having a mentor family! Have you been here forever and have lots of knowledge to share? Check yes to BEING a mentor family!
RETURNING THIS SEASON: Our beloved Coach Joel and Potluck Pep Rallies! Get excited y’all!!
Summer’s coming. Can’t wait to see you on deck! Eat ’em up Piranhas!
Questions? Contact the Mansion House Swim Reps at
Coming Soon!
Watch this space! Coming in the next few weeks we will have:
Applications for Junior Coaches (will be due no later than 11:59 pm 3/31/23 no exceptions!!)
Applications for our NEW position Little Piranhas Assistant Coach (open to those ages 16+; MUST have lifeguard cert and meet other requirements)
Registration for Summer Swim 2023 Opening in March!!
Training Dates!
Mark your calendars!
NVSL U clinics will be held on May 20, 2023. These are clinics for volunteer jobs that require certification (Referee, Starter, Stroke & Turn). Exact locations and times are tbd. Interested but not sure if you need to be certified? Reach out with questions to [email protected]
Polar Piranha Update
Please note that we currently have a waitlist for Polar Piranhas! If you are interested in adding your children to the waitlist, please send us an email with their names and ages. We will contact you if space opens up!
2022 Champs T-shirts!
ICYMI we have MHC 2022 Champs t-shirts for sale! Commemorate our AMAZING summer with t-shirts for the whole family. Shirts come in youth and adult sizes. Check out the shirt here:
Sale closes on Aug 31, so don't wait too long! You can either have the shirts shipped directly to you or select "pick up". Team Reps will pick up the bulk order once it comes in (likely about 2 weeks after the sale closes) and we will send another message with times for pick up at MHC.
Questions? You know where to find us. Happy back to school season!
P4L,
Emily, Jeannine, and Jennifer
WINTER SWIM REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
POLAR PIRANHAS WINTER CONDITIONING
- What: A once-weekly practice to keep your swimmer's skills alive and feed their love of swim. No meets, no volunteering (!!), just swimming.
- When: Sundays 6:00pm-7:00pm.
- Where: The GW Rec Center.
- Coached by: Our very own Coach Joel + a rotating cohort of Mansion House junior coaches.
- Starting: Practices begin Sunday September 11 and run almost every Sunday through May 21, 2023.
- Cost: $395 for the first swimmer per family, $295 for the second swimmer, $245 each for any additional swimmers. (This breaks down to less than $12 a session, which is a steal.)
- Registration: Open NOW - don't wait! Register here.
- Size: Space is limited and capped at 50 swimmers (to avoid overcrowding lanes).
- Membership: Priority will be given to MHC members until September 1. After September 1 we will open registration to non-pool members.
- Bring: Swimmers need a competition style suit (one piece for girls, ideally jammers for boys but do your best), towel, 2 pairs of goggles, fins, and their own kickboard. EVERY WEEK. We cannot borrow gear from the rec center.
- Need new gear? Shop here and support the team! Mansion House Club Piranhas - SwimOutlet.com
- No swim dates: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 4/9. We also typically take off for Super Bowl Sunday and Mother's Day.
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Congratulations to our Individual All Stars!
Congratulations and best of luck to our swimmers participating in the Individual All Star meet at Orange Hunt! Marco Perez, Patrick Donovan, Harper Dresch, Parker Canfield, Addy Gillespie, Lally Mikulski, and Molly Lussier we are so proud of you! Have a great meet!!
Shlesinger Scholarship applications DUE FRIDAY
Calling all aspiring club swimmers! Turn in an application by the end of Friday, 7/15, for a chance at the prestigious Jim Shlesinger Scholarship, which funds one swimmer for a full year of NCAP club swimming.
Pro tip: Check your emails for the application & details.
Applications can be turned in by hand to reps at the Grammys Pep Rally, or simple emailed to swimre[email protected]. We can't wait to hear from your swimmer!
Picture Day, Thursday 7/14
MHC PICTURE DAY - Thursday July 14 @ 7:30am
Please arrive before 7:30 to get lined up for photos. Wear Mansion House suit if you have one. If you do not have one, please wear a green or black suit. If you do not have that please wear your team tshirt. We need volunteers - please arrive at 7:15am if you are available to help!
Below please find the information provided to us from the photography company Briar Creek Photo - http://www.briarcreekphoto.com/
Mansion House Piranhas ~ 2022 Picture Day
Briar Creek Photography looks forward to returning for your team and individual/sibling photos on Thursday morning July 14.
**7:30 am Dive individuals also on swim team, followed by more dive individuals and Dive Team photo by Photographer #1
**7:30 am Swim individuals/siblings by Photographer #2
**8:00 am Coaches line up Swim Team in height order for team photo followed by remaining individual/siblings photos by two photographers
**9:30 am Tennis team photo, followed by tennis individuals/siblings
You will receive a link to your child’s private gallery of images (individual and/or team photo) within 3 days of our session at your pool. Please add [email protected] to your address book so that our email does not go to your spam folder.
All orders will be placed on-line and mailed to home.
If you place an order for a Package on the opening day of sales, follow the instructions on the Pop-Up to receive one Free Laminated Bag Tag .
One more reminder - Wednesday afternoon swim team practice has been canceled for this week.
CONGRATULATIONS ALL-STAR RELAY SWIMMERS!
Mansion House Swim Team is SO VERY PROUD to recognize the three relay teams that have qualified for All Star Relays. They will be competing Wednesday, July 13. If you see them, please congratulate them on this fantastic accomplishment!
9-10 Girls Medley Relay:
- Parker Canfield
- Norah Dominski
- Rachel McDonald
- Harper Dresch
11-12 Girls Freestyle Relay:
- Remington Hall
- Sofia Silvester
- Sarah Pegher
- Addy Gillespie
13-14 Boys Freestyle Relay:
- David Ungureanu
- Oliver Raak
- Jack Dominski
- Ryan Carrado
Week 5: Schedule & Updates
WEEK 5: June 27 – July 3
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MORNING PRACTICES, same
schedule:
- 13+up: 7:30 –9:00
- 9–12: 8:45 –10:00
- 8+under: 9:45 – 10:45
- Little Piranhas: 10:45 –11:30
- June 27: B Meet @ Hayfield Farm: 7820 Hayfield Road, Alexandria VA 22305. Arrive @ Hayfield team area: 5:00. Volunteers arrive 5:00. Warm-ups: 5:20. Kickboard races 5:45.
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June 28: Relay Fun Day & Team
Breakfast.
- 13+up swimmers: Practice at the usual time, then plan to stay till 10:45 if possible.
- All swimmers ages 12 and younger: Please arrive by 8:45 if possible, stay till 10:45 if you can. If you can’t make it till your regular practice time, we’ll fit you in then!
- June 28: Potomac Marlins FREE Swim Clinic #2: 11:00. For swimmers ages 9+up. Focus: Breakouts & finishes.
- June 30: Nation’s Capital (NCAP) FREE Swim Clinic #1: 11:00. For swimmers ages 9+up. Focus: Relays, starts, finishes, dives.
- July 1: Pep Rally: A M E R I C A N A !! 6pm.
- July 2: A Meet vs. Shouse Village @ Mansion House: 8am. Selected swimmers.
WEEK 6: July 4 – July 10
- July 4: Annual Piranha-Thon! 9:00 – 11:00.
- July 6: Divisional Relay Carnival @ Fox Mill Estates: 5:30.
- July 8: Pep Rally: DISNEY!!: 6pm.
- July 9: A Meet @ Rolling Valley: 8am.
Week 4: Schedule & Updates
WEEK 4: June 20 – June 26
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MORNING PRACTICES, same schedule:
- 13+up: 7:30 –9:00
- 9–12: 8:45 –10:00
- 8+under: 9:45 – 10:45
- Little Piranhas: 10:45 –11:30
- June 20: B Meet vs. Riverside Gardens @ MHC: 6pm. Warm-ups: 4:45. Volunteers arrive 5:00.
- June 21: Team Breakfast & Penny Dive after each age group practice.
- June 22: Fort Hunt Sportsman Relay Carnival: 6pm, Stratford Landing pool, 2300 Brinitzer Way. Warm-up times and volunteer times TBD.
- June 24: Pep Rally: SUPERHEROES!! 6pm. All swimmers! Come get amped up for Saturday’s A meet and show us how YOU superhero.
- June 25: A Meet @ Brookfield: 8am.
WEEK 5: June 27 – July 2
- June 27: B Meet vs. Hayfield Farm @ MHC: 6pm.
- June 28: The second Potomac Marlins Clinic: 11am. For swimmers ages 9&up.
- July 1: Pep Rally: A M E R I C A N A @ 6pm.
- July 2: A Meet vs. Shouse Village @ MHC: 8am.
Time Trials and B Meet FAQs
Calling all Undeclared Swimmers: Please set availability by NOON Thursday, 6/9, thanks :-)
TIME TRIALS: Saturday
SWIMMERS
- Arrival Time for Swimmers: 7:45 am.
- Events Start: 8:30 am.
- Projected Finish Time: Between 11:30 and 12:00 (hopefully). If they NOTIFY A COACH, swimmers may leave after their last event.
- Events: All swimmers ages 11+ will swim all events: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly. Swimmers 10+under will swim as assigned by coaches. No IMS or relays will be held.
- Team Area: Swimmers should stay in the team area! All coaches will be there to help get swimmers in place. Please encourage your kids to stay in the team area until they are finished swimming for the day (except for snacks & bathroom etc.). Parents: please stay out of the team area as much as possible to reduce crowding & simplify team management
- Bring: 2 pair of goggles, 1–2 towels, extra dry clothes, healthy snacks (there will be concessions for sale also), full water bottle, swim cap (x2), sunscreen. Recommended: hat, sunglasses.
- Phones & electronics: None of these in the team area. If a swimmer needs to text/call for a ride etc. after the meet, keep all phones etc. in their bag while in the team area. Remember, this is a WET event.
- Label: ALL clothes and gear with your last name.
PARENTS/FAMILIES
- Set-up: Come early! 7:00 or 7:15/
- Uniform: On-deck volunteers (timers, stroke and turn, clerks of course, marshall, runners, starter, ref) please wear white shirt/tee/tank and navy shorts/skort. No logos or graphics except for NVSL official logo. Hat and sunglasses recommended
- Still need: Concessions!! Timers!! No training required, both are perfect for parents new to swim team or with younger kids. Sign up here.
- New to the team? Check the website for meet tips under Parent Resources and Meets.
- Swimmer attendance: Please indicate right here if your swimmer is coming or not so we can print event cards. LPs are not expected to participate in Time Trials or the B Meet, but please help us out by noting that they won’t come.
- Deadline: Please sign up for Time Trials by NOON on Thursday. Adjustments can be made if needed.
B Meet: Monday
Hollin Meadows @ MHC (home)
- Arrival Time for Swimmers: 4:45 @ MHC.
- Meet Starts: 6:00.
- Set-Up: 4:15.
- See above regarding team area. Even more important when another team is here! Help the coaches keep track of your kid by enforcing that kids should stay in the team area or tell a coach when they are leaving.
- See above for what to bring and what not to bring.
- Still need lots of volunteers! Please help – sign up here! B meet signups are by first shift and second shift. Have questions? Just ask!
- Mark your swimmers as available or not – you guessed it, here!! Don’t know how? Ask! We can help!
- At practice on Friday, the kids and coaches will choose what they will swim on Monday so please try to come to Friday practice!
- You can leave when your child is finished swimming but LET A COACH KNOW you are leaving so we aren’t panicking when your child is gone!
- Please park in the farther spots and leave the close by spots for our guests.
Friday Pep Rally
Calling ALL swimmers & families: Come dressed in your best Piranha/Green Gear! Get crazy - wigs, body paint, costumes, props, tattoos - anything goes! Start time 6pm. Bring a picnic dinner and come bond with the team. Learn those legendary team cheers and get psyched for Time Trials - Go House!!
Week 2: Schedule and Updates
WEEK 2: June 5 – June 12
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AFTERNOON PRACTICES continue Monday – Friday, same schedule:|
13+up: 4:00 – 5:00
9–12: 5:00 – 6:00
8+under: 5:45 – 6:30 - June 6 and 7, 5:45: LITTLE PIRANHAS ASSESSMENTS: Bring your little one with goggles, a towel, and ready to swim!.
- Friday June 10, 6:00: PEP RALLY: Piranha night, babyyyyyy!! Open to all swimmers and families, so Piranha up and show us your green.
- Saturday June 11, 8:30: TIME TRIALS: This is where swimmers get an official time for each event they are legal to swim, which coaches use to seed meets. Mark SWIMMER availability and VOLUNTEER availability ASAP
WEEK 3: June 13 – June 19
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MORNING PRACTICES begin 6/13:
13+up: 7:30 –9:00
9–12: 8:45 –10:00
8+under: 9:45 – 10:45
Little Piranhas: 10:45 –11:30 - Monday June 13, 6:00: HOME B MEET vs. HOLLIN MEADOWS: You guessed it, mark swimmer & volunteer availability!
- Wednesday June 14: POTOMAC MARLINS FREE CLINIC: 11:00am. Open to swimmers 9+up. Details to come.
- Friday June 17, 6:00: PEP RALLY: Colors Theme: Details to come.
- Saturday June 18, 8:00: AWAY A MEET @ FOX MILL ESTATES: You guessed it, mark swimmer & volunteer availability!
Week 1: Schedule & updates
WEEK ONE PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Tues - Friday, May 31 - June 3:
- 13+up: 4:00 - 5:00
- 9-12: 5:00 - 6:00
- 8&under: 5:45 - 6:30
REMINDERS & NEWS
- Registration fees due ASAP
- Set your swimmer's availability: sign in to SwimTopia, then under the Schedule tab, click Sign-Up Calendar -> Meet Entry
- Select your volunteer shifts: under the Schedule tab, click Sign-Up Calendar -> Job Signup
- If you've got 'em, bring 'em: Please have swimmers (of all ages) bring fins and kickboards to practice to help streamline time & equipment management
- Order your team spirit gear soon for early season arrival: Shop Piranha gear here!
- Have fun and be awesome!!
Season Kick-Off coming May 30!
NVSL Meet Officials Clinic Schedule
The NVSL is happy to announce the 2022 Officials Clinic Schedule. Most clinics will be in person this year. You do not need to pre-register for the in-person clinics.
In order to attend the virtual recertification clinics, you must be certified in the position for a minimum of 5 years and registration is required. To register: Virtual Officials Clinic Registration. Please note that we are working on confirming locations for the Hy-Tek, table workers, clerk of course, chief timer and announcer clinics. More details to follow.
Wednesday, May 25th - 7PM
- Referee/Starter Recertification @ Overlee
- New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinics @ Sideburn Run
Saturday, June 4th (NVSLU @ Fairfax County Government Center)
- Referee/Starter Recertification (8AM)
- New Starter (10AM)
- New Referee (10AM)
Wednesday, June 8th - 7PM (VIRTUAL)
- Stroke and Turn Recertification
- Referee/Starter Recertification
Sunday, June 12th - 9:30AM
- New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinic @ Brookfield
- New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinic @ Hunt Valley
- New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinic @ Holmes Run
Sunday, June 12th 9:30AM
- New Referee @ Long Branch
- New Starter @ Long Branch
Tuesday, June 14th (VIRTUAL)
- Referee/Starter Recertification (7PM)
Wednesday, June 15th – 7PM
- New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinics @ Stratford
- New/Recertification Stroke and Turn Clinics @ Vienna Woods
Register by MAY 15 to skip the late fee
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Spirit Wear Store is OPEN
Personalized caps: Register now!
Does your swimmer want a swim cap personalized with their last name this season? Register by APRIL 30 to make it happen! All swimmers are guaranteed a team cap, but the cut-off for personalized caps is SOON.
Registration for Summer 2022 is OPEN!
Registration for Summer Swim 2022 is now OPEN! Register by April 29 to get personalized swim caps for this season. A late fee will apply for registrations after May 15.
Please note! You must be a member (or lessor) of MHC in good standing in order to register your child(ren) for swim team. This is an NVSL rule and cannot be waived.
Cost of Registration
$175 for first swimmer
$70 for second swimmer
$55 for third swimmer
$30 for each subsequent swimmer
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Piranha Gear Swap!
Summer tune up programs!
Piranha families! Are your swimmers looking for a swim tune up before summer? We’ve got you covered! Two of our local club teams (and MHC swim team sponsors) are running summer tune up programs.
Click the links below for details and how to sign up!
Potomac Marlins summer tune up programs:
https://www.teamunify.com/
NCAP summer league tune up (with Coach Joel!)
https://www.teamunify.com/
Sponsorships are open for 2022!
Interested in being a sponsor for the Piranhas this season? Check out our newly updated sponsorship tab for information!
Winter Swim 2021
Mansion Swim Team,
Practices are held on Sunday evenings(7 to 8 pm) at the George Washington Rec Center from September 12th, 2020 to May 22nd, 2021.
The following is the list of days we will NOT be practicing on Sundays - Please let us know if you have any questions.
| 10/31/2021 | Halloween |
| 11/28/2021 | Thanksgiving Weekend |
| 12/26/2021 | Christmas Weekend |
| 1/2/2022 | New Years Weekend |
| 2/13/2022 | Super Bowl Sunday |
| 4/17/2022 | Easter Sunday |
| 5/8/2022 | Mothers Day |
