Good Morning Sea Raiders!

**This will be a TWO part email**

What an AMAZING ending to our dual meet season against Rhinebeck! The Manta Rays always remind us about the true spirit of DUSO! As much as it is wonderful celebrate our accomplishments throughout the season, the true heart of swimming is about the fun we have together in the pool. It has become a tradition the coaches from both teams work together with their swimmers in the spirit of FUN in the best race of the season, the float relay! Congratulations to Group 1 coaches on their 2025 win!

I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of our volunteers. The Red Hook Sea Raiders (in my humble opinion) are the heart beat of DUSOs. Every meet, my fellow coaches compliment our team, from the kindness and spirit of our swimmers to the organization and dedication of our volunteers. Knowing I never have to worry about the "behind the scenes" events is what allows our successes in the pool and on the deck. It is because of your leadership and attention to ALL of our swimmers and fellow Sea Raiders that our program continues to grow! In the words of the New Paltz Head Coach "The Red Hook Sea Raiders are a true class act." 

We hope to see everyone back on the pool deck next summer, and bring more families with you!! Don't forget, if you don't want that swim fever to end- check out our local year-round team Northern Dutchess Aquatics Club at Bard college.

Practice 7/28- 8/1

***Reminder- practices this week are for swimmers attending DUSO CHAMPS. Coaches will be focusing on races for this upcoming weekend at practice this week***

Groups 1-4 7:30-9am

Pre-team swimmers attending champs 7:30-8:30am

Wednesday- We would like to run relays; please try to have your swimmer attend practice.

Thursday 7/31- DUSO Walk Thru - 6pm

This walk through is for our Team Reps- information will be handed out to all teams along with DUSO t-shirts

Friday 8/1- Breakfast of Champions 8-9am

All swimmers attending Championships are invited to attend our Breakfast of Champions. Come enjoy some sweet and savory treats, decorate posters and get your nails painted by a Coach!

We will also be honoring our Senior Swimmers at this breakfast!

Friday 8/1- DUSO Set-Up 4-6:30

If you signed up to help set up for champs set up, please arrive at the pool around 4pm. Coach Mary will assign roles and we will work together to make our set up fast and efficient. All volunteers will be fed dinner from our local deli- Catalina's

Saturday 8/2 DUSO CHAMPS 7am-5:30pm

***Email to follow with details***

Saturday 8/2- 2025 Awards Dinner 6:30-10pm

ALL swimmers are invited to attend our 2025 awards dinner. Awards will be given to those swimmers who attended a minimum of TWO swim meets.

Pizza will be provided and a very special sweet surprise courtesy of Coach Mary. We will hand out awards and of course, back by popular demand MAN HUNT after dark.

Thank you again for an amazing season! We'll see you at the pool!

Swimmingly,

Coach Mary