Hi Truro Swordfish Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the April Open House—we loved the strong turnout and are excited about the growing number of registrations! If you haven’t registered yet, please do so soon so we can plan effectively for the season.

Quick Reminders:

• Register for Swim and Dive
• Get a team suit, goggles and fins for practice here!
• Consider attending NVSL training to become a Stroke & Turn Judge, Starter, or Referee (details below)
• Sign up for a volunteer role (see opportunities below)

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, May 26 – Afternoon practices begin; Mini/8 & Under swim test
• Friday, June 5 (5:30–7:30 PM, Clubhouse) – Potluck & Parent Meeting
• Saturday, June 13 (8:00 AM, Truro Pool) – Time Trials
• Thursday, June 18 – Morning practices begin

Coaching Staff

We’re thrilled to welcome back Head Coach Syd Farling, along with assistant coaches Ian Wallace and Sarah Backmeyer. We’re also excited to have returning staff members Leah James, Head Lane Coach along with Anna Woody, and Ethan Nguyen, Lane Coaches.

Please join us in welcoming Jude Hanlon and Ainslee Girard to the coaching team for the 2026 season!

Practice Schedule

Afternoon Practices (May 26 – June 17)

• 13–18: 3:45–4:45 PM
• 8 & Under: 4:45–5:30 PM
• 9–12: 5:30–6:15 PM
• Mini Swordfish: 6:15–6:45 PM

Morning Practices (beginning June 18)

• 8 & Under: 7:45–8:30 AM
• 9–12: 8:30–9:30 AM
• 13–18: 9:30–10:30 AM
• Mini Swordfish: 10:30–11:00 AM

Meet Schedule

Social Events

To help manage increasing demands on families, each social event has been assigned to an age group. Groups may coordinate swaps if needed. If an age group chooses not to organize its event, that event will not take place. More info will come out closer at the start of the season.  

Volunteers

The Truro Swordfish Swim Team is a nonprofit run entirely by parent volunteers. Meets and social events only happen because of your support—thank you!

We are especially in need of:

• Timers
• Data Entry
• Place Recorders
• Starters
• Stroke & Turn Judges

Interested in becoming an official?Free NVSL training is available, and we strongly encourage participation—we cannot run meets without trained volunteers. (See schedule attached to this email - various training times available!)

Key Volunteer Needs

We are currently looking to fill several important roles:

• Concessions Directors – Coordinate concessions at home meets (great role to share!)
• Volunteer Coordinator – Help organize meet volunteers and fill gaps as needed
• End-of-Season Celebration Coordinator(s) – Plan and organize our final event

Thank you to those who have already stepped into roles this season like the Donut Friday Coordinator, and Family Folder Coordinator! 

Registration & Additional Info

Registration for Summer 2026 is now open (THA dues must be current to participate).

Visit our SwimTopia site for registration, schedules, and updates:https://truroswordfish.swimtopia.com/

Additional resources:

• Team Suit: https://truroswordfish.swimtopia.com/team-swimsuit
• Fins: Swimmers are encouraged to bring long fins to practice to support technique development (please label them). Retailers include SwimOutlet and Amazon.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic season ahead. Thank you for helping make the Swordfish community so special!

Go Swordfish!

Jen Long and Sarah Girard

THA Swordfish 

Swim Team Representatives

[email protected]