Sully Station Swim Team

Hi Sully Family!

These past couple of weeks have been chaotic, to say the least—but in the best way possible! We've been busy, we've been having fun, and it's been so exciting watching our swimmers continue to improve each week.

This past week we had our first-ever Stars & Strokes meet with our neighboring teams, Greenbriar and Poplar Tree. It was such a fun event! Swimmers had the opportunity to participate in relays and the IM, events that many of them don't always get the chance to swim during the regular season. It was awesome seeing everyone step outside of their comfort zones, cheer on their teammates, and have so much fun.

We also had our third A-meet this weekend. It was definitely a hot one, but our swimmers powered through! They gave it everything they had from start to finish, and many of our closest races came down to exciting finishes. We couldn't be prouder of the effort, determination, and sportsmanship our swimmers showed all day long.

This upcoming week is another busy one! Relay Carnival is on Wednesday, and it is personally one of my favorite meets of the entire season. The energy is unmatched, the relays are so much fun to watch, and the team atmosphere is incredible. Even if your swimmer isn't selected for a relay, we strongly encourage everyone to come out and cheer on their teammates. The support from the sidelines makes a huge difference, and it's a great opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting nights of the season. Plus, it's right across the street at Virginia Run!

I also wanted to send a quick reminder about meet availability. It is incredibly important that every family marks whether their swimmer will be attending or not attending each meet as soon as possible. Even if your swimmer is unavailable, letting us know helps tremendously.

Lastly, I want to give a huge shoutout to all of our parents, families, and swimmers for the amazing cheering these past few meets. The energy on deck has been incredible! Hearing teammates encourage one another, celebrate great swims, and support each other through every race is what makes summer swim so special. Let's keep bringing that excitement and positive energy for the rest of the season!

We're looking forward to another great week,

Coach Parker 

Hi Sully Family!

We had another great week at Sully! We kicked things off with our first pep rally and our first A-meet of the season. While the meet didn't go exactly how we hoped, there were still plenty of great races. We saw a lot of strong swims, personal bests, and swimmers stepping up to race for the team. As we move through the season, we'll continue focusing on improving every week and building momentum.

One thing that makes summer swim so special is showing up for each other. Whether it's practices, pep rallies, meets, or team events, your presence matters. If you are selected for an A-meet, it is especially important that you attend and give your best effort. Every swim, every point, and every cheer helps our team.

This week is another busy and exciting one for Sully. On Monday, we have our first away B-meet against Oakton. With temperatures continuing to rise, hydration is more important than ever. Coaches have been reminding swimmers to bring water bottles to practice, but we're still only seeing a handful each day. Please make sure your swimmer brings a water bottle to every practice. We are working hard, the weather is getting hotter, and the pool is warming up too. Staying hydrated helps swimmers stay healthy and perform their best.

Wednesday is NVSL Kings Dominion Day, which is always one of my favorite days of the season! It's a great opportunity for swimmers, families, and coaches to spend time together outside of the pool and make some fun summer memories. We hope to see lots of Sully swimmers there! Because of Kings Dominion Day, we will be running a shortened practice schedule, so please be sure to check that schedule.

Friday brings another pep rally featuring Minute-to-Win-It games. These are always a lot of fun and a great way to get excited for the weekend.

Then on Saturday, we'll be back at home for our second A-meet of the season against Daventry. I want to once again emphasize the importance of cheering. A loud, energetic team environment makes meets more fun for everyone and helps motivate our swimmers to race their best. Whether you're swimming or spectating, don't be afraid to cheer! If you're new to the team or need a refresher, all of our team cheers can be found on the website under "Team Cheers."

Let's have another great week and continue building on the progress we've made so far. See you at the pool!

-Parker Brooks 

Hi Sully Family!

We’ve had an amazing first couple of weeks, and I’ve loved seeing all of the new faces joining the team this season! I hope all of our swimmers and parents are enjoying these last few calm days before the excitement of summer swim really kicks into high gear.

Time Trials were a huge success! The swimmers were well-behaved, did a fantastic job listening to the adults in Clerk of Course, and I was so impressed with how clean the team areas were left afterward. Thank you to everyone who helped make the morning run so smoothly! Time Trials are such a great opportunity for our newer swimmers to get a feel for how a swim meet runs before the season officially begins.

We have a busy and exciting week ahead! On Monday, we’ll have make-up Time Trials so coaches can finalize times for Saturday’s A Meet, along with Mini Stars evaluations on Tuesday for our youngest swimmers. Wednesday is our final afternoon practice before we switch to mornings, and we hope to see everyone at our Mellow Mushroom fundraiser that evening! Then on Thursday, morning practices officially begin—yay!

This Friday is our first Pep Rally, and Saturday is our first A Meet. The excitement of summer swim is officially here, and we can’t wait to kick off the season together!

If there’s one piece of advice I could give every swimmer, whether you’re brand new or have been with Sully for years, it’s to cheer loudly and not worry about who’s watching. Summer swim is the most fun when you fully embrace the experience and make the effort to enjoy every moment. Cheer at A Meets, cheer at Pep Rallies, cheer at B Meets, and cheer for your teammates. Not only will it make the season more memorable for you, but it’s what makes Sully feel like one big team and one big family.

The coaches and I have so many fun things planned for this season, and we are so excited for everything that’s ahead. We can’t wait to really dive into the summer with all of you.

GO SULLY! 💙🏊

- Parker Brooks