Good Afternoon!

If you're getting this email—congrats! Your swimmer is going to Champs! This is a big deal and something to be proud of. 🏅 All of the information in this email is also on our website under the Champs section.

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The deadline is MIDNIGHT tonight!

🏊 What is Champs? Champs is the big end-of-season meet for the Chesterfield Aquatic League. Swimmers qualify by hitting certain time standards.

Each event costs $3/event (including relays). Event fees may be paid right on the website or to PayPal: @DanaB6, Venmo: @Dana-Barrow-6 (Last 4 digits: x8320), or cash to Dana by THURSDAY.

CHAMPS Practice: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday AM only 9:30-10:30 am

📍 Where: SwimRVA – 5050 Ridgedale Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23234

📅 When: Champs is split by age group:

Session 1: 8 and Under - July 21, 2025

• Facility Doors open at 7:00 am, Warm-Ups begin at 8:00 am
• Competition begins at 9:00 am

Session 2: 9/10 - July 21, 2025

• Facility Doors open at 1:00 pm, Warm-Ups begin at 1:00 pm
• Competition begins at 2:15 pm

Session 3: 11/12 - July 22,2025

• Facility Doors open at 7:00 am, Warm-Ups begin at 8:00 am
• Competition begins at 9:00 am

Session 4: 13 and up - July 22, 2025

• Facility Doors open at 12:00 pm, Warm-Ups begin at 1:00 pm
• Competition begins at 2:15 pm

🔍 Want More Info? You’ll find updates on both the CAL website and our team site. On our team site, you’ll see:

• “Entry Matrix” - lists all events by age group and gender. The ones with a circle and time are the ones they’re swimming. Pay particular attention to the relays as well.
• “Entry Fee Report” - shows how much you owe.

Heat sheets will go up on CAL’s site by Saturday, July 18.

🙋Can I Help? Yes! We will need 1 deck parent and 1 timer for each session. Sessions are long, so we can break the timer position up depending on how many volunteers we get.

✅ What You Need to Do Now:

Sign up for a volunteer job in Swimtopia.

Pay for your events.

Got questions? Just ask! Sara Moody is available at (804) 822-5603

Go Frogs!