Sunrise Sharks News - Sharks Bytes 05/31/26
Sunrise Sharks News - Sharks Bytes 05/31/26
Happy Sunday Shark Families,
Coaches Corner:
You all did such a great job this meet! I am so proud of each and everyone of you!! I can see the improvement and dedication and it is fantastic!
This week the theme is "fine tuning." Lets get those underwaters, starts, turns, and all the little things focused on. This was a close meet and I think we can only get better from here!
This week there will be some changes on deck since Layla will no longer be coaching. Coach Jess will take her place as Head Assistant Coach and she should be your point of contact when I am off deck. Jess has been a steady and guiding presence this season and I am confident in her ability to help lead this team. I am thankful for her support these last months.
Additionally, Coach Savannah will join us on deck for the first two practices as our 3rd part time Coach. We are looking to hire an additional Coach and will do so if we find a terrific candidate.
~ Coach Leslie
"In swimming, the smallest change in your hand position can change the entire race." — Aleksandr Popov
Swimmer of the Week:
6U
- Lucy L - Lucy does a great job of being an example for others during practice. She is always asking questions and making sure everyone else knows what to do as well.
- Arlo L - Arlo is an amazing team player, He always offers to help with demonstrations and helps his lane mates when they don't know what they're swimming next.
7/8
- Addy B - Addy is a great leader in the water and is always willing to help her teammates.
- Liam K - Liam is a very coachable swimmer! He is always friendly with everyone in his lane and he works hard to make changes and get his technique to improve!
9/10
- Kameo H - Kameo works hard and treats everyone kindly. Her positive attitude and hard work makes her a great leader and example for her team mates! Coach sees how hard Kameo works every day and is always so proud of her efforts!
- CJ P - CJ is a swimmer with high standards for himself! He works really hard at every practice and makes the corrections that Coach asks him to make. He finishes every set and cares about others feelings! He is a very well rounded person at a very young age.
11/12
- Irelynn H - Irelynn has shown so much growth! She works hard at every practice and makes sure she improves! Every day she shows Coach that she wants to be there!
- Jack G - Jack has been a team player this week! He helped with a lane line that broke this week and the Coaches were so thankful! The lane lone would have blocked practice but Jack was incredibly helpful!
13/14
- Sophie L – Sophie is always asking how she can fix her stroke! She definitely pushes herself in practice and sets an example for those around her. Coach is always so proud of her!
- Stephan K - Stephan is always working hard and Coach rarely has to remind him what to do. Coach is very proud!
15-18
- Maddie B - Maddie is a perfect example of what it means to be a team player. Before her practice Maddie asks the Coaches if there's anything she can do to help. On Wednesday when we were short JR Coaches she helped. The team is thankful to have such a great member of our team.
- Justin L - Justin works very hard and always has fun during practice without getting distracted. Coach enjoys the fun but is also glad that he is responsible and able to work through the fun!
Sunrise Sharks @ FEC:
We had an amazing meet this weekend with FEC and while we did not take home the win, it was one of the closest meets I have seen! FEC with 415 points over the Sharks with 413 points.
FEC is one of the top two teams in our conference so we should be proud of the work we put in with our amazing team.
Thank you families for your support and patience in the delays and late end of the meet. You help us so much by keeping your swimmers engaged when this happens!
You can find all of the results as well as the DQ log and MOC qualifiers in the Meet Results tab under 2026 Results. Here is the link for you for easy access. 2026 Meet Results
Coach Layla:
Thank you to Coach Layla for a great last meet. We sincerely thank her for the time, energy, and dedication she brought to our swimmers. We’ll miss her famous line at practice “What are you doing?!” and at meets, fixing swimmers feet or pushing heads down for starts. We love seeing coaches coach at meets, is it 6-7 or kick more…
FEC & Sunrise Annual Chili Cookoff!
Thank you to our cooks Sarah R, Sara W, Katie and Coach, we took home 3rd place! And thank you to our tasters Mo, Mike & Sylvano, it was a tough job judging all the chili 😉
Practice Time Change:
With summer swim lessons starting at the Rusch Pool this week we are having to move our practice time back 5 minutes per practice. Here are the new times for your review. They are also on the Practice Schedule under 2026 Calendar as well.
6U/7-8 | Mon-Thur | 6:35pm - 7:20pm
9-10/11-12 | Mon-Thur | 7:20pm - 8:20pm
13-14/15-18 | Mon-Thur | 8:20pm - 9:20pm
Foodrasier Wednesday:
Team Picture Signups:
If you haven’t already, please visit the calendar on the team website for detailed instructions on how to signup for a time slot.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Annie (916) 500-1308
Champs Parent Relay:
It’s time to start preparing for our parent relay at Champs! We can have an A & B team, meaning we’ll need anywhere from four to sixteen participants. If you’re interested, please reply to this email and join the parent lap swim to start getting in practice. All participants of the parent relay team will get July lap swimming free.
Eureka Conference Championship:
As a reminder, ALL swimmers attend Champs. This is a two day swim meet, with all five teams in our conference. If you haven’t already, please note your calendar for July 25th & 26th. If you already know your swimmer can’t attend, PLEASE DECLINE BOTH DAYS OF CHAMPS NOW. This is a huge meet for our team and a last chance for swimmer to get a time in every event.
The only meet requiring qualifying times to attend, is the Sacramento Valley Meet of Champions (MOC) which you will be notified if your swimmer qualifies, along with more information on this meet.
End of Season Slideshow:
If you haven’t any photos you’d like to be included in our slideshow at awards ceremony, please send to [email protected]
Parent Lap Swim:
Parent Lap swim is still available and if full you can join a waitlist.
Team Suits ALWAYS Available to Purchase:
On the home page of the team website, and on the top menu is a tab “Team Store”. There you will see two links, Agon and SwimOutlet. Agon has our official team suit and other logo items, SwimOutlet has team spirit wear and other swim items, including a royal blue suit that can be worn to meets. For both sites, you select your shipping speed and delivery is to your address.
Next Meet:
Meet Etiquette:
Lost & Found:
It’s still very full, our Sharks are missing many items. Please take a moment to go thru the tub, we have socks, shirts, water bottles, towels, etc. Lost & Found tub is in front of the team shed, in the gated area behind the showers.
Go Sharks!
