We are looking forward to a fun summer season!

 

Following is important information regarding the season.  The pool is scheduled to open on Monday, June 12.  Team tryouts will be held on Monday, June 19 and practices will be held daily as noted below. Monday, June 19 is a holiday, but the pool will be open so tryouts will be held as scheduled.   We need to maximize pool time as other teams in the league will have already begun practicing before that date.

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HOME MEETS
Summer, Gath Pool, 256 Albemarle Road, Newton

Newton has approximately 10 dual meets during the summer season. If you are unable to attend a scheduled meet, please let the coaches know by completing the Report Meet Absence form at least 24 hours ahead the meet.  The team’s warm up is 5:00 p.m. for home meets and the meet starts at 6:00 p.m. and will run till 7:30 -7:45 p.m. 

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AWAY MEETS

Dual meet schedule will be determined by the Summer League in mid-May. You can find address information for all meet locations.  (Winter Meets | Summer Meets). Parking can often be an issue at some of the meet locations so give yourself plenty of time. Swimmers need to arrive in time for warm-ups at least 30 minutes before meet’s start time. No swimmers are allowed in the water until a Newton Coach is present on deck. 

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If you need a ride, please email newtonbluefish@aol.com at least 48 hours in advance.  We will try to set up a ride.  The goal is full team participating.  If you need a ride, meet at Gath Pool at a designated time.  We ask that all parents please do your fair share of driving.  Directions are on the team website.

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SWIMMER ABSENCE FROM MEET

If you find that your child must miss a meet, please fill out the Report Meet Absence form to report the meet absence by 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled meet.  (The earlier the better so the coaches can start planning their line-up, especially for big meets).

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PLEASE make every attempt to notify the coaching staff if your swimmer is unable to attend the meet, even if it is after 4:00 on the day of a meet by emailing newtonbluefish@aol.com  (such as in the event of an illness).   If you complete the Meet Absence Form after 3:00 p.m., we will NOT have the ability to access the form so please send an email.

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WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO REPORT A MEET ABSENCE?

It is assumed that swimmers will be attending all meets unless a family indicates otherwise. Our coaching staff will be completing each meet’s seeding based on this assumption.

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Our coaches must start placing the swimmers – that is, deciding who will swim which event(s) – at the beginning of each week and will assume that all team members will be participating in the scheduled meet unless notified otherwise. ​

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Simply not showing up at a meet without warning cause delays and confusion on meet day, and it is also unfair to other swimmers. No-shows can and do cause free relays to be canceled if we do not have enough swimmers. If one relay has to be scratched (canceled) because of a surprise no-show that means three other children will not be able to swim that event.  Please be courteous to your teammates.

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We understand that plans can change quickly and unexpectedly, and that emergencies do occasionally arise. In such cases, at the earliest possible moment, click on the Report Meet Absence link to notify the head coach.  This program sends an Excel spreadsheet update to the coach.

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Likewise, if you completed a Meet Absence and your plans have changed simply complete the Meet Absence Report Correction page and the swimmer(s) will be entered back into the meet.  We love adding a swimmer back into the meet!

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MEET & PRACTICE CANCELLATIONS

Every effort is made to hold practices and meets. Pool closings are up to the discretion of pool managers.

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To find out about home meet or practice cancellations, call: Gath Pool at 1-617-796-1529 for a recorded message.

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The coaches will be posting cancellations to NBF home page and by sending an email to the team.

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If at all possible, practices and meets will be held as scheduled.

 

POOL PASSES 
Pool passes (or a day pass for the tryout) is required for entry into swim team practices/meets.  This pass is also valid at Crystal Lake.  Please visit the City website after Monday, May 1 to purchase your membership ONLINE. This will keep things flowing better for the try outs.  Scan tags can be picked up at your first visit to the Pool or Lake.  If you can pick up your tag before Monday June 19 that will help alleviate chaos at the front desk.  City website:  https://newtonma. myrec.com/ info/activities/default.aspx? type=memberships

 

TRYOUTS 
Every swimmer needs to attend a try out for the team.  Bring an extra towel as swimmers will be in and out of the pool.  If your swimmer is planning to the pool before practice for free swim, make sure they are warm enough to complete the entire try out.  Please wear a competitive suit and have a good pair of goggles!  Do not stress out your swimmer!  Swimming should be fun!  Swimmers should be able to meet the requirements sent previously.

 

PAYMENT 
The summer registration fee is due the first practice after a successful tryout by either cash or check payable to Newton Bluefish, LLC in the amount of $350 per swimmer.  No refunds.

 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Until the first meet, practices are Monday through Friday 5:00 - 6:00 for ages 12 and under and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. for swimmers 13 and older (unless a change is made by Mary or Scott).  Once meets starts, practices are Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

 

MEET SCHEDULE 
Below is the meet schedule.  Please remember that 5 meets are required to participate in the championship meet on Saturday, August 10.  Please mark your calendar!

 

TEAM SUITS    

K & B Sports will be on the pool deck at Gath Pool on June 27 from 4:15 - 6:30 p.m.  This  is the only day they will be at the pool.  Team suits are not a requirement, but if you cannot be at the team sizing and would like to order a suit, you can order online  on the team page below.

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Newton Bluefish Team Page Instructions:

go to: www.kbswimandsports.com

go to swim teams tab

click on Newton Bluefish Logo

team password: Newton Bluefish

 

TYR Hexa Diamondfit black/blue $64

 

TYR Hexa Jammer black/blue $48

 

Suits that are in stock will be given out on June 27 and suits that needs to be ordered should arrive by the team's first meet.  All major credit cards, cash and check are acceptable for payment.  

 

We are  very excited to begin the summer season!