Hello Sharks!

Tomorrow, Monday May 11, is the first day of the 2026 Roxboro Sharks swim team season, and the weather is looking a little chilly. That is typical Atlanta early summer with great pool days and not so great pool days. Who knows what this week will bring?! If the weather turns bad, please use your best judgement and make the best decision for your swimmer(s). We do everything to get in the water safely. Thunder and lightning are, for certain, the conditions that keep us out of the water. But cold and dreary doesn’t keep us out of the water. Roxboro Valley is very lucky to have a pool in great working condition and a Board of Directors that fully supports our Swim & Dive Team programs. Our pool is heated to 82 degrees for the early weeks of the season.

Some things to bring with you to make sure your practice is successful are extra towels and warm, dry clothes to wear after practice. Swimming makes the kids really hungry and practice runs through the dinner hour so don’t forget snacks and drinks. Please remember, NO GLASS inside the pool gate. This includes coffee mugs, pyrex dishes, jelly jars, etc...

No need to rsvp for practice -- we are always happy to see you if you can come. The end of school is busy for everyone! If it was a rough day at school and snuggling up on the sofa seems the best medicine, do that. If you have a big exam tomorrow and need to study, do that. If you have yet another “end of year” banquet to attend, do that. Summer swim team is supposed to be fun for everyone and not a chore for anyone.

Pre-Season After School Practices Monday-Thursday May 11-21

6U's 4:30-5pm | 7/8's 5-5:45pm | 9/10's 5:45-6:30pm | 11+ 6:30-7:20pm

The coaches and I are excited for this season and we look forward to seeing you at the pool!

Jennifer Entrekin

2026 Roxboro Sharks Swim Team Manager