Fundraiser for new starting blocks

We have launched our new end-of-season fundraiser event to help purchase new diving blocks for the team. Next summer, the Association Meet will be held in our home pool. We need to have better diving blocks that are secured to the deck and have the proper shape and slope for optimal racing starts. I understand that the blocks we are using now were used by many of our parents back when they swam for the Jets!

Believe it or not, starting blocks cost $1,000 - $1,500 a piece, and we need six!

The fundraiser is a swim-a-thon, where swimmers will ask folks for donations for laps they swim. Swimmers can ask for a per-lap donation, but most folks will be happy enough to donate a fixed amount for the event. The swimming will be done in conjunction with the practices next week, since pool time is tough to come by apart from practices.

We are asking each swimmer to raise $50. With about 70 active swimmers, this will get us a few thousand dollars toward our goal.

The money will be due at the Swim Team Picnic, which is Aug. 21st at the pool. If you can't attend, please make arrangements to have someone deliver the money for you, or you can give it to a swim team officer before the end of the season.

Thanks for your help and participation!