Swim N.S Maine Development Team

A Message From Swim N.S:

 

I’m excited to share that we have 50 eager swimmers ready to take on this exciting journey to Brunswick, Maine in March, with another 12 swimmers on our waiting list. This is shaping up to be an incredible experience for all swimmers involved once again!

 

If, for any reason, your swimmer is no longer able to attend, please let me know as soon as possible so we can notify those on the waiting list. If we are able to fill your swimmer’s spot, a reimbursement will be issued. However, if we are unable to do so, the fee will remain non-refundable as previously outlined in the original athlete letter.

 

We’re also excited to welcome back some familiar faces from last year’s tour! Their experience and enthusiasm will be helpful in supporting our first-time participants, ensuring this tour is a memorable and fun experience for all.

 

Below, you’ll find some important updates and reminders. Please take the time to read through this email carefully, as it contains key details and upcoming deadlines. I will continue to share additional information as our departure date approaches.

 

Looking forward to an amazing tour ahead!

 

TEAM MEMBERS

• The Team List is attached (as of January 29^th).
• The Staff will be announced later this month, I will be attending as the Team Leader and Lance Cansdale, Swim NS Technical Director will be attending as a lead mentor coach.

 

COMPETITION INFORMATION

• The meet information should be available later this week or next; it will be shared with Coaches; and will be posted on the Swim NS webpage.
• Individual entries will be compiled through personal Coaches and sent to Swim NS; please communicate with your swimmers coach if you have any questions on their events.
• An updated day-by-day schedule that includes meet timelines, mealtimes, etc. will be shared later this month directly to all of you via email.

 

HOUSEKEEPING/ADMIN

• For those of you that are/were in the process of renewing your passports, please send me your passport information (number and expiry) as soon as you receive it.
• Those of you that do not have passports and are using a copy of a birth certificate; we also need a copy of a government issued photo ID.  Please send a copy to me as soon as possible if you have not sent government issued photo ID.
• Emails have been sent to non-Canadian citizens with regards to additional documents needed for Customs and Border Protection Officers to review in advance and for clearance.
• For those of you that are/were in the process of renewing your NS Health Cards, please send me the information (number and expiry) as soon as you receive it.

 

UPCOMING DEADLINES

• NOTE: Travel Authorization Form, a hard copy must be completed and returned to Swim Nova Scotia no later than March 3, 2025.  You can mail or deliver it to the Swim NS office (address in the email signature below) any time prior to the deadline. Please note that this must be witnessed and notarized by a Notary Public. This document must be signed by both parents, whether you have custody or access rights, unless there is a court order.  Your original hard copy with signatures is required to be received by Swim NS. The form is attached here again for you. If you have any questions or concerns about your form, please reach out and I can provide you with the necessary support.
• Final payment is due on March 3^rd, 2025 (additional $800), you can send an email money transfer (please use password ‘swimming’) to this email address. If you would like to request an alternate payment plan, please send me an email and we will do our best to accommodate your family.

 

WHAT NEXT?

• Please be sure that you review the letter that was circulated with the application forms to familiarize yourself with Swim Nova Scotia Provincial Teams, such as the use of cell phones and parents staying at a different hotel.  This year, we will be staying at the Hampton Inn, Freeport. Swimmers should be prepared and willing to expand their independence and to help build a cohesive Provincial team.
• You can also review the helpful information document if this is your first time traveling with Swim NS to help you and your swimmer be better prepared.
• You will receive additional emails later this month with reminders of the March 3^rd deadline, details on what items to bring (including how much money), and any other additional information received, included details on what to bring and a revised itinerary.  Stay tuned!