The Russett Swim Team Committee is chartered by the Russett Board of Directors to organize and manage a non-profit community youth swim team, the Russett SHARKS. The Committee abides by the "RCA Process and Procedures for Russett Swim Team Shared Use of Russett Pool Complex" and RCA Policy Resolution No. 5 "Use of Common Area: Swimming Pool Rules."

2008 Committee Officers

Chair	Steve Reyda
Vice Chair	Steve Comings
Secretary	Christine Ritter
Treasurer	Quan Quan
Community Liaison	Julia Lynch
Meet Manager	Leann Lindrose and Michelle Craig
Data Managers	Matt Groom and Steve Comings
League Representatives	Matt Groom and Pat Cox
Head Coach	Vanessa Cox

About the Team

The Russett SHARKS Swim team is one of more than 40 teams that compete in the Prince-Mont Swim League. Participant registration takes place each spring and is open to any Russett resident between the ages of 5 and 18 with a valid community pool pass.

Though helpful, experience is not necessary. Our intention is to help each participant develop aquatic skills, the principles of good sportsmanship, and teamwork. Put simply, every swimmer is encouraged to do their best, improve their abilities and have fun.

Practice begins immediately after Memorial Day and takes place at the pool (weather permitting) Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. for swimmers age 8 and under, and from 6:45p.m. - 7:45 p.m. for the rest of the team. The team participates in 5 competitive dual-meets and other recreational swim meets in the months of June and July. Qualifying swimmers also compete in three additional meets traditionally held in July.

2007 Season Recap

After being crowned Prince-Mont Swim League Division G Champions in 2006, the 2007 SHARKS moved up to Division F. The SHARKS placed second in Division F with a 4-1 record, and finished FIRST (by 6 points) in the Division F Championship Meet. Proudly, 10 of the Russett Sharks earned the honor to compete in the Prince-Mont All Star Meet that took place on July 28, 2007.

The SHARKS owe a big THANK YOU to Coach Vanessa and all her helpers. The swimmers want to THANK all the parents who volunteered their time during swim meets, practices, and other events during the season.

DATE	MEET	RESULTS
June 16, 2007	SHARKS @ Accokeek Gators	WIN! SHARKS 283, Gators 212
June 23, 2007	SHARKS @ Suburban Aquatic Club	WIN! SHARKS 288, SAC 219
June 30, 2007	Brandywine Blue Wave @ SHARKS	WIN! SHARKS 270, Blue Wave 265
July 7, 2007	Kettering Kingfish @ SHARKS	WIN! SHARKS 279, Kingfish 254
July 14, 2007	SHARKS @ P G Council	PG Council 288.5 SHARKS 242.5
July 21, 2007	Prince-Mont Division F Championship Meet	WIN! Russett SHARKS, 238 P G Council 232 Kettering Kingfish, 222 Brandywine Blue Wave 218 Accokeek Gators 184

For more information about the Prince-Mont Swim League, 2007 All Star Results, and Previous years' swim meet history, please visit http://www.princemont.org/.

The 2007 Russett SHARKS Swim Team

2007 Business Sponsors

The team would like to recognize the following businesses for their sponsorship this season. Their generous contributions helped to offset this year's registration fees and significantly reduced the cost of new team swimsuits.

• C&C Tax Service
• Citizens National Bank at Russett Center
• Ticoscen, Inc.
• Elizabeth Leight, Neighborhood Correspondent for the West County News

SHARKS sponsors receive a fabulous amount of exposure at minimal cost. More information on the benefits of sponsorship can be obtained on the 2008 Business Sponsor Form or by contacting Julia Lynch at (301) 717-3282.

2008 Season Preview

The tentative season schedule is as follows:

EVENT	DATE	Location
Registration	Saturday, May 17, 2008	Russett Yard Sale
Practice Begins	Tuesday, May 27th	Russett Swimming Pool
Dual Meet 1	Saturday, June 21, 2008	To be determined (TBD)
Dual Meet 2	Saturday, June 28, 2008	To be determined (TBD)
Dual Meet 3	Saturday, July 5, 2008	To be determined (TBD)
Dual Meet 4	Saturday, July 12, 2008	To be determined (TBD)
Dual Meet 5	Saturday, July 19, 2008	To be determined (TBD)
Divisional Meet	Saturday, July 26, 2008	[For qualifying swimmers only]
All Stars	Saturday, August 2, 2008	[For qualifying swimmers only]
Laurel Invitational	Date TBA	[For qualifying swimmers only]

2008 Swim Team Registration

We welcome new swimmers at all age levels, no experience necessary. Registration Forms will be distributed to all previous swimmers via e-mail, and can also be obtained at the Russett Community Center office or by clicking here.

Completed registration forms and payment (checks payable to RUSSETT SWIM TEAM) can be turned in to team representatives at the Swim Team booth at the Yard Sale on May 17th, brought to the Community Center staff or simply by brought to the pool on the first day of practice.

Please contact Steve Reyda at (301) 725-6989 Leeann Lindrose at (301) 497-3966 or Michelle Craig at (301) 317-4223 with any questions or for more information.