Trident Swim & Dive Team Newsletter- 6/13/2026

June 13th

Trident Swim & Dive Team Newsletter

June 13, 2026

We had a fantastic Time Trials and are excited to officially kick off the meet season this week! Thank you to all of our swimmers, coaches, volunteers, and families who helped make Time Trials a success. As we transition into our regular season schedule, please review the important updates and reminders below.

Weekly Highlights

Congratulations to all of our swimmers who participated in Time Trials! The event provided valuable baseline times for the season and gave swimmers an opportunity to practice meet procedures, starts, turns, finishes, and race etiquette.

Morning practices are now underway, and we are excited to continue building on the momentum from Time Trials as we prepare for our first meet of the season.

Diving Practices Begin This Week

Diving practices will be held Monday through Thursday and will follow the schedule below:

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

10 & Under

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

11 & Over

Time Trials Recognition

Coach Steve would like to recognize several swimmers for their accomplishments during Time Trials. We are proud of the effort, growth, and willingness to challenge themselves that these athletes demonstrated.

First-Time Events & Distances

The following swimmers participated in a new event or distance for the first time:

Acadia Brown
Cheyenne Brown
Hudson Brown
Claire Brundange
Kason Cacho
Juliet Czekner-Kulakowski
Brynn Dougherty
Bryce Dougherty
Grace Gibbs
Nasia Gougoustamos
Olive Gower
Clara Guman
Marie Guman
Ray Guman
Sabrina Kearns
Miles Knox
Emilia Kormanik
Max Kormanik
Kitten Lindenmoyer
Brandon Lorow
Brandon McCloskey
Lillian Nealis
Emerson Pressmann
Charlie Semmel
Maddie Tatum

Time Drops Since Last Season

The following swimmers improved upon their previous times from last season:

Denver Brown
Cheyenne Brown
Aidan Carbone
Riley Carbone
Cadence Ilasi
Charlotte Ilasi
Cora Ilasi
Julia Johannes
Emory Lachman
Soledad Lausch
Alex Lang
Cameron Lang
Angelina Lazaridis
Puppy Lindenmoyer
Kitten Lindenmoyer
Adalyn Lorow
Autumn Lorow
Joanna Martin
Abby Martling
Teagan Martling
Carrie McClain
Brandon McCloskey
Danny McCloskey
Connor McKelvey
Sydney Muessig
Keller Muessig
Reese Murphy
Sawyer Murphey
Ben Nadel
Laura Nadel
Lillian Nealis
Audrey Nemitz
Jack Pressmann
Emerson Pressmann
Chase Reinhard
Jemma Reinhard
Jacob Rohe
Lucas Rohe
Michael Rohe
Harry Semmel
Ella Spada
Maddie Tatum
Quinn Trinkle
Nasia Gougoustamos
Olive Gower
Miles Knox

Congratulations to all of our swimmers for their hard work and dedication. Whether trying something new, achieving a personal best, or simply stepping up to compete, every swimmer should be proud of their accomplishments at Time Trials.

Coach's Corner

Team Caps & Meet Attire

Coach Steve would like to remind all swimmers that the blue Trident swim caps should be worn at meets.

The orange caps may continue to be used during practice, but swimmers should plan to wear the blue Trident caps during competitions whenever possible.

The team suit order has arrived and suits will be available for pickup during practices next week. Swimmers should plan to wear their Trident team suits for all meets.

We still have a limited supply of latex team caps available for purchase through SwimTopia for $6 each while supplies last.

First Meet Information

Our first swim meet of the season will be held on June 18 at Westwood Heights Swim Club.

Meet Address: 1144 N 38th St, Allentown, PA 18104
Meet Start: 6:00 PM
Warm-Ups: 5:00 PM
Swimmer Arrival Time: 4:45 PM

Coach Steve asks that all athletes arrive by 4:45 PM to allow time for check-in, warm-ups, and team organization.

If your family is experiencing difficulty arriving by 4:45 PM, please text Coach Steve so that he is aware and can plan accordingly.

Coach Steve: (610) 703-4199

Meet Declarations & RSVPs

Coach Steve wants to ensure that all athletes have the opportunity to participate in as many meets as possible throughout the season.

Meet declarations and RSVPs are currently open in SwimTopia for all meets. Please take a few minutes to update your swimmer's availability.

RSVPs will close 24 hours prior to each meet, so timely responses are extremely important for lineup planning.

Team Support Reminders

If you have not yet signed up for Team Support jobs, please log into SwimTopia and do so as soon as possible.

As a reminder:

Each family is responsible for completing the team's Team Support requirement.
Team Support jobs during the ABE League Championship Series are worth 2 points each, compared to 1 point for regular season meet positions.
Championship Series Set Up, Reset, and Breakdown positions are available and provide excellent opportunities to earn Team Support points while still allowing you to enjoy the Championship meet and cheer on our swimmers.
Families seeking alternative Team Support arrangements due to hardship must contact Julie Rohe no later than June 15.

Questions regarding Team Support may be directed to:

Julie Rohe
[email protected]

Drink Donation Reminder

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed a drink donation!

If you have not yet signed up or dropped off your donation, please do so as soon as possible during regular practice times. These donations help support our concession stand operations and team fundraising efforts throughout the season.

Drink Donation Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445AFAE2EA1F9C34-64284319-trident#/

Championship Series Updates

Raffle Basket Donations Needed

Planning for the ABE League Championship Series is well underway, and we are excited to once again offer raffle baskets during Championship events.

We are currently seeking donations to help create themed raffle baskets. Donations of gift cards, merchandise, experiences, event tickets, themed items, and other basket fillers are greatly appreciated.

Raffle Donation Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EACAF2CA7F94-64133565-donations#/

Thank you for helping us create a memorable Championship experience while supporting one of our largest fundraising efforts of the season.

Championship Merchandise Store Open

Don't forget that Championship Series apparel, personalized athlete yard signs, and Championship Program cheer ads are available for purchase.

Please see the attached Championship Series flyer for complete information, pricing, and deadlines.

Order Online

Fun Friday - June 19

Our first Fun Friday of the season will be held on June 19 and will feature our Trident Tie-Dye event!

If you ordered a tie-dye shirt, all supplies will be provided and ready for you.

If you purchased a tie-dye shirt but are unable to attend Fun Friday, please contact Katie Brown at [email protected]. We have parent volunteers who would be happy to tie-dye your shirt for you so that you can still participate and receive a completed shirt.

Please see the attached tie-dye washing instructions for information on caring for your finished shirt.

To celebrate the start of summer and a great first week of morning practices, popsicles will be provided for all athletes at the conclusion of their practices.

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

June 15 - Team Support Hardship Deadline
June 18 - First Swim Meet
June 19 - Fun Friday Tie-Dye Event
June 25, 4:00 PM - Team Photo Day
June 25 - Championship Apparel & Yard Sign Order Deadline
July 10 - Championship Cheer Ad Deadline

Contact Information

General Team Questions
Katie Brown
[email protected]

Team Support Questions
Julie Rohe
[email protected]

Thank you for your continued support of Trident Swim & Dive. We are looking forward to an exciting season of competition, growth, and fun both in and out of the pool.

Go Tridents!

The Trident Swim & Dive Team Committee