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    Happy 4th

    July 2nd

    JCP Porpoises families,

    Happy 4th of July week!

    NO PRACTICE THIS THURSDAY OR FRIDAY!

    • In honor of the 4th of July holiday, we will not have practice on Thursday! We will not have practice on Friday as usual. Have a super holiday and weekend!

    4th of July Parade

    • Just a reminder that the Porpoises will be participating in the JCP 4th of July parade this Thursday at 10 AM.  Event details for joining in on the fun:

    Prior to the 4th of July:

    • All vehicles must be registered in advance to participate (https://secure.rec1.com/FL/julington-creek-plantation-fl/catalog)
    • Join us at the Aquatic Center Wednesday, July 3rd at 5:30 PM to decorate vehicles. Bring your own supplies/decorations. JCP will be awarding prizes for the most patriotic vehicles!
    • Porpoises magnets will be given out (while supplies last)!

    Day of Parade (July 4th):

    • Wear your Porpoises team shirt or spirit wear (and cap and goggles if you're feeling extra festive)
    • Meet at the Aquatic Center Thursday, July, 4th at 9:30-9:45 AM; parade begins at 10:00 AM

    Champs Pep Rally

    • Thursday, July 11th at 4:30PM at the Aquatic Center Pool.
    • Bring poster supplies.
    • It’s food truck night at the Aquatic Complex so you can grab a bite and make your posters!

    Champs information

    • The Champs letter from the league will be sent out this week with details about the meet. But as a reminder, the meet will be held at The Bolles School, located at 7400 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL .
    • If you haven’t already make sure that you RSVP for Champs TODAY! The coaches need to submit our submissions by the end of this week. Late swimmer additions will NOT be allowed for Champs so do this TODAY!
      • Friday, July 12th session will be for 11-18 year olds. Events 1-44. Warm ups at 4:00 PM, meet starts at 5:00 PM
      • Saturday, July 13th session will be for 10 and unders. Events 45-78. Warm ups at 8:30 AM, meet starts at 9:30 AM.
    • Champs volunteer positions will open up this weekend. As soon as they are posted, we will let you know. Champs can’t happen without everyone helping, so thank you ahead of time!

    Champs Philanthropy

    • Just a reminder that our league is raising money to support The Shawn Delifus Foundation. Please see the email sent on 6/22 for more information.
    • Here is how you can donate:
    • We have until Champs meet (July 12-13) to do this. Cash donations and/or goggle donations will also be accepted in person at Champs.

    End of Season Banquet

    • Sunday, July 14th 12:30 PM-3:30 PM at the Aquatic Complex.
    • We will have pizza, water, and cupcakes for everyone. Please RSVP on SwimTopia under the End of Season Banquet event so we will have enough food for everyone!
    • Wear your swimsuits for fun games and relays! YES PARENTS, this is your time to shine! Start practicing those starts, turns and strokes! We want you to show your kids how awesome your swimming skills are!

    Ribbons

    • Ribbons are available in our ribbon boxes at the pool. Each swimmer has their own folder. Please make sure to check the ribbon boxes and pick up your ribbons the next time you are at the pool.

    Sponsors

    • Thank you, Little Gym, for helping making our team area a fun place to be during our home meets! For more information about the programs offered at the Little Gym, please check out their web site https://www.thelittlegym.com/FruitCoveFL
    • Thank you, Cup Runneth Over Café, Coffee Truck for providing much needed java first thing in the morning!
    • Thank you to Elio Pajares Ruiz for taking our team pictures and candid photos during our meets!

    As always, thank you for your support!

    Go Porpoises!

    JCP Porpoises Coaches and Board

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