Homestead Hurricanes�Parent Info Night 2026

April 16, 2026

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Contact Your Parent Reps for Questions

2026 Parent Representatives

• Geniella Lester geniella.lester@gmail.com
• Sarah Parsons

sarahparsons0327@gmail.com

• Jessica Storm

jessica.stretz@gmail.com

• Nevienne Manning

nevienne@duck.com

• Jessica Wang

jessw630@outlook.com

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2026 Parent Representatives in Training

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• Cindy Gorski

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We are looking for 3 more parent reps in training!

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Please contact your parent rep to learn more

Snack Bar, Website/Budget, and Coach Liason

Visit the Hurricanes Swimtopia website for information about swim team, including event calendar, contact information, registration, etc at homesteadhurricanes.swimtopia.com!

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New Changes for 2026 Season

1. Intraclub Meet starting at 9am
2. Optional Evening Practice Times if day time does not work for your schedule (12 and unders)
3. New Category 1 Program
4. Sponsorship Program
5. No more 7am practices
6. Trial for Sprint/Short Saturday meets
7. Coming soon, list of people willing to work volunteer shifts, but parents are responsible for hiring and paying.

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First Time Ever! Parking Space Auction!

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After registration closes, be on the lookout for an email to the online auction for parking spaces!

Two spaces will be auctioned off and will go to the 2 highest bidders.

Spaces will be available for ALL regular season Saturday meets, Tuesday STAR meets, Pep Rally, and Finals Pasta Pep Rally.

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Board members at large

• Jenn Getsch (at-large)
• J.P. Lawless (at-large)
• John Snow (at-large)
• Michael Garnsey (historical member)
• Olivia Phillips (treasurer)
• Helen Kaptain and Penni George (2025 parent reps)

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A listing of Board members and parent reps and their contact information can be found on the Hurricanes Swimtopia website at homesteadhurricanes.swimtopia.com!

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Introducing your 2026 Hurricanes Head Coach and Assistant Coach

• Evan Roosa (head coach) and 11-12 year olds

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Izzy Crespin (asst coach) and 13-18 year olds

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Introducing your 2026 Hurricanes Age-level Coaches

7/8 Girls Isabella Martini

7/8 Boys Mason Phillips

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Introducing your 2026 Hurricanes Age-level Coaches

• 9/10 Boys Jack Snow

9/10 Girls Maria Marotto

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Introducing your 2026 Hurricanes Age-level Coaches

6 and Unders Patrick Kubyani

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Mark your calendar for new swimmer tryouts!

• Register before tryouts! See page
• Registration fee will be refunded if your child does not make it

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NORTH POOL

MAY 11th &12th 3:30-5:00 PM

• Need to get across the pool unassisted
• No stroke knowledge needed
• Can try out both days if needed

Requirements

Before Tryouts

• Stay afterwards to meet your coach!
• Tuesday, May 13: 5:00-5:30PM

After Tryouts

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New Program This Year!

Category 1

Category 1 Hurricane program is designed for children who are comfortable with the water and are ready to learn the basics of swimming. Swimmers will predominately be 4-6 years old, but other ages but older can be okay too :)

Program goals

• Introduce a team environment: Swimmers learn to participate in a structured, group setting and build camaraderie with teammates.
• Build endurance and stamina: Swimmers progress a safe beginner with potential to join swim team in current season or seasons thereafter.
• Refine stroke technique: Coaches are IN WATER at all practices to provide personalized one on one attention with a group lesson feel. Developing basic swimming techniques on freestyle and backstroke
• Teach competitive skills: Swimmers learn about competitive strokes such as freestyle and backstroke, turns, starts, streamlines and finishes.
• Provide low-pressure competition: Swimmers will be invited to join one or two of our Tuesday night Star meets to showcase their skills. Coaches will be available to swim with them “in water”.

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2026 Practice Schedule

Pre-season Schedule May 13-22

Regular Schedule Starting May 26

Practice will occur after school

Practice times are the same as last year

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Times are subject to change based on number of registered swimmers in each group

• No practice Monday May 25, Wednesday
• Mondays are Fun Day Monday if we win the Duak Meet!
• Prelims/Finals week will have a TBD practice schedule. Week of July 6th.

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Swim Meets consist of dual meets and

STAR meets

• Coaches will communicate with parents each week to confirm if your child is swimming. Please respond to your coach in a timely manner!
• 6 Saturday meets: 3 Home, 3 Away
• 8:00 am – 1:00 ish
• swimmers arrive early, often around 6:30
• First dual meet is on June 6th against Cherry Creek Vista
• New trial short schedule for 1st and 3rd dual meet

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• 5 Tuesday STAR meets for 10 and under
• 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (arrive no later than 5:45PM)
• First STAR meet is June 2nd

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*Meets will be held unless the temperature drops below 55 degrees or lightning is observed in the area per RMSL bylaws and regulations.

Check Swimtopia for full meet schedule: homesteadhurricanes.swimtopia.com

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Dual Meets are intra-club meets against RMSL teams

• At the beginning of the season, coaches will ask for your meet availability so they can plan. Please communicate ASAP any changes in attendance status. Last minute cancellations can impact events like relays.
• All meets and swim team events are optional. Though many families choose to attend as many meets and events as they can, we want the season to be accessible to all. We understand it is summer and there are plenty of other things going on!
• The only required attendance is if your child wishes to swim in prelims/finals. Those requirements are: Swimmers must attend 2 dual meets to be eligible to swim at Prelims
• No more Tri-Meets!

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STAR meets are meets with Hurricane

swimmers only!

• No opposing team, just the Hurricanes
• Developmental opportunity for 10 & Under swimmers
• Great opportunity to practice strokes they’ve been disqualified in or are apprehensive about swimming in dual meet
• Intent is to get kids comfortable with a meet format in a low-pressure setting
• These are not intended to replace Saturday meets
• Category 1 is welcome to participate
• Parent or guardian must be present for the entire meet
• Occur on Tuesday nights and run shorter than dual meets
• Usually last 6-8 pm, Swimmers need to arrive no later than 5:45PM
• They are fun evenings in the neighborhood! Have dinner at the snack bar, cheer on swimmers, and visit with friends.

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10 and Under!

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Parent and team activities are a great way to get the most out of swim team!

• Pasta Pep rally before Finals
• Pep rallies
• Fun Day Monday
• Team outings with Coaches
• Pancake breakfast
• Swim-a-thon fundraiser
• Pirates Cove fun for the whole family!
• Parent Party (no kiddos)
• End of season Award Banquet (South Pool)

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Paid events will be available for purchase at registration!

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Volunteering helps make swim team work!

• Every family is required to volunteer 4 shifts per registered swimmer (8 shifts max)
• Shifts are weighted 0.5, 1, or 1.5 depending on the length/difficulty of the shifts. Most are 1 point (1 point = 1 shift).
• Description of shifts can be found on the Swimtopia site. Tasks include timing, heating, snack bar, tent set-up/take down, scoring, stroke judge, floater.
• If your child swims in Prelims/Finals, you’re required to volunteer for 1 additional shift per swimmer
• Volunteer sign-ups will open during registration
• If you cannot fulfill your volunteer requirement, it’s up to you to find a replacement

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Thank you for your contribution!

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Swim team does not work without parent reps

• Parent Reps in Training
• 2 year commitment: Year 1 is training year and Year 2 is service year
• Exempt from volunteering requirements in both years
• Help run Swim Operations and shape the Hurricanes culture
• Give back and get to know your community!
• Past PRs get priority on Community Chair Roles (exempt from volunteer shifts)
• For more information, contact your Parent rep

We’re looking for 3 more parent reps in training that can continue the excellence and legacy of Homestead Hurricanes swim team!

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Everyone loves snack bar!

• We are cashless!
• Pay directly at snack bar OR buy tickets with credit/debit card (via Square). No Venmo.
• If buying tickets, you can buy what you need for the season or just a meet. You can also use tickets from last season.
• Most away meets now accept Venmo
• We are keeping most prices the same to keep costs down for families

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Registration begins April 16th at 9 pm and ends Thursday May 13th

• https://homesteadhurricanes.swimtopia.com/
• $215 per swimmer due at time of registration
• Max. $645 per family
• Purchase swim gear (swimsuits and caps), Hurricanes Spirit Wear, and tickets to paid events
• Payment due at time of registration. All fees are non-refundable.
• Spirit Wear will be ordered directly from MI sports – link will be shared at registration. Recommend ordering during first wave so that you have your items in time for the start of swim season.
• Opportunity to purchase tickets to paid events post-registration
• Choose your volunteer shifts at that time
• Volunteer sign ups for regular season and prelims/finals will open at registration
• You can change, add, or remove shifts at any time following registration on Swimtopia
• Tips for volunteer shifts:
• If you only have 6 and under swimmers, try to avoid shift 3 as your swimmer will be done early
• Know what weekends you will be unavailable; trading shifts can be difficult
• Agree to policies outlined in the Parent Handbook
• Contact Geniella Lester at geniella.lester@gmail.com or text 720-998-6417 for questions about registration or Swimtopia

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Swimtopia is our main way to communicate with parents

On the Swimtopia site

• Access calendar of events, volunteer sign up sheets, event ticket purchases
• Read the Parent Handbook! It likely has the answers to your questions and includes important safety information.

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• Swimtopia is the primary tool for team wide announcements, including weather cancellations and schedule changes. Note: Weather cancellations are called by 2:30 pm for afternoon practices and by 7:15 am for morning practices
• Emails are sent via Swimtopia from coaches, parent reps, volunteer coordinators. As season progresses, your child’s coach will send weekly emails with updates and upcoming meet information. Ensure your contact information is accurate!

Download the Swimtopia app

• See live progression of meet, meet results, swimmer times, and volunteer sign ups
• Children with phones can login as guests (no credentials needed)
• Be sure to enable push notifications. This allows us to communicate with the entire team via this method. This will likely be used for delays and weather cancellations.

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No contact with coaches on Sundays

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Swimmer Conduct and Behavior

• The safety of all swimmers is a top priority, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated
• Swimmers will be asked to leave practice and the pool area if their behavior requires repeated attention from coaching staff. Parents will be called and required to have a conversation with the coach before the swimmer can return to practice. In addition, a parents will be required to accompany the swimmer to the next scheduled practice.
• Any swimmer asked to leave practice more than once during the week may not be allowed to swim in the next dual meet.
• During practices, coaches are NOT able to watch over individual swimmers when they are not in the pool. If your child needs help using the restroom, getting home safely, or is not independent in any way, please ensure they have a trusted adult available during practice and meets to assist them. This is especially important for the younger age groups.

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Parent Conduct and Behavior

• Parents will be held to the same standard as swimmers and asked to leave if they are exhibiting disruptive behavior as well.

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• Please remember that our coaches are teenagers or young adults. All communications with coaches should be respectful. If there is a concern, parents are asked to communicate with a parent rep.

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• No communication with coaches on Sundays

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• When in doubt, go to a parent rep first

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New Rules added from RMSL and Safe Sport this year: No drones allowed at all at the meet and no pictures behind swimmers block.

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Order Swimwear and Spirit Wear at

MI sports; order caps at registration

ORDER EARLY!!!

• Swimwear
• Order through MI sports: https://www.swimmisports.com/collections/homestead-hurricanes
• Order swim caps at registration on Swimtopia; need to be ordered in bulk
• Try on at one of their locations. Closest store is located at 4025 E Iliff Ave in Denver.
• Recommend ordering at time of registration to ensure you receive your items before season starts

• Spirit Wear
• Also order through MI sports: https://www.swimmisports.com/collections/homestead-hurricanes
• Spirit Wear options:
• Hoodie
• T-shirt
• Tank
• Sweatpants
• We will not carry merch throughout the season so don’t miss your opportunity to purchase!
• Last day to order Merch is Wednesday May 13th

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2026 Parent Reps: Geniella Lester, Nevienne Manning, Sarah Parsons, Jessica Storm, Jessica Wang

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