Hello CMA Families -
This is Fall Season week 2 of 11
Attached to this email is:
An 'at a glance' weekly update for this week
Quick notes:
- Please review the practice calendar for times & locations
- We do have practice schedule adjustments for Monday (9/14) and Tuesday (9/15) Please be sure to review the practice calendar
- Monday (9/14) Changes:
- No Pond Pups or Lake Sharks.
- No Dryland for Quarry Sharks.
- Lil’Chompers 1 (M/W Group) will be at Sartell HS @ 6:30 pm start
- Tuesday (9/15) Changes:
- No Senior (+) or Apex Practice
- Monday (9/14) Changes:
- If you missed the team meeting last week on Thursday you can find the recording and other team photos if you visit our team website > About Us Tab > Drop down to ‘Photos’ > Note: Its password protected
- We are currently working on a team store with Elsmore Swim Shop. We are hoping to be able to launch the team store this week so our families will have access to recommended practice equipment, team suits, and other various swimming related items.
- New athletes to our Fall season (who have not participated on the team in a previous season since Spring 2026) will receive a new latex team cap at practice this week.
- Please make sure you update (or Register if you have not done so) your athlete’s USA Team Registration. Our Team Link can be found here: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/C5FDCDF50CA449
What athletes need for practice every night:
- Swim Suit (one-piece for girls, jammers or speedo preferred for boys)
- Swim Cap
- Goggles (and a back up pair in case the first pair breaks)
- Water bottle - NO GLASS
- *Quarry Sharks & Apex Predators will need gym clothes and shoes for dryland practice. Most athletes choose to wear shorts and t-shirt over their suits.
- Equipment as suggested by coaching staff
Reminders for the new season:
- Reminder that parents/guardians/caregivers should refrain from being on the pool deck. The pool deck is for athletes & coaches. This is for everyone’s safety as the pool deck is slippery and crowded.
Meets / Events Updates:
- Home Intrasquad Meet - Monday, September 21st @ Sartell Middle School
- Registration is Open, Registration closes September 18th at 8:00 pm
- This meet is encouraged for all Shark Developmental Levels, specifically athletes new to competing = Pond Pups, Lake Sharks, and River Sharks!
- This meet will be in place of practice on Monday (9/21) for all Shark Groups
- Volunteers are NEEDED! Please sign into your team account through the team website for volunteer sign ups, position details, and reach out with any questions. We can not run successful meets without the help of volunteers!
- Aquajet Invite - Saturday, September 26th @ Eden Prairie, MN
- Registration Deadline Extended! Closes TONIGHT (9/14) at the conclusion of practice
- AM Events are listed as ‘Open’ age category
- PM Events are listed as 12u age category
- Home Invitational - Friday, October 2nd @ Sartell High School
- Registration is Open, Registration closes September 25th at 8:00 pm
- This meet is encouraged for ALL Fall CMA athletes with the exception of Lil’Chompers.
- This meet will be in place of practice on Friday (10/2)
- We are hosting other teams who will be traveling for this meet.
- Volunteers are NEEDED! Please sign into your team account through the team website for volunteer sign ups, position details, and reach out with any questions. We can not run successful meets without the help of volunteers!
A look ahead:
- Volunteers are needed in order to run successful home meets. PLEASE register to volunteer!
- Fall season meets are listed on the team website as well as in the ‘at a glance’ wkly update. Registration is not open for all meets yet.
Please reach out with any questions throughout the season - Email is the easiest way to reach out.
Reminder if it is a ‘Dry-side’ Administrative question please reach out to Denise at Denise.lenarz@swimcma.com
All ‘Wet-side’ Coaching/Practice/Meet participation questions should be sent to either Coach Annika at Annika.Bordak@swimcma.com or Coach Mack at Mack.Sathre@swimcma.com
We are looking forward to a great Fall season!
CMA Staff