Call for nominations! 

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2026 - 2027 Board Positions

The Spring Ridge Sharks are currently seeking nominations for the following Board positions: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Member at Large.

Once elected, each position will serve a one (1) year term which will expire at the close of the Conservancy Annual Meeting. Newly elected officers will begin their term after the Conservancy Annual Meeting.

You may nominate yourself for the following positions.

Eligible candidates for nomination are any parent or legal guardian of a swimmer registered during the most recent season, who is in good standing with the team and the Spring Ridge Conservancy.

The nomination period will close forty-eight (48) hours prior to the election on July 17, 2026 to allow for the creation of a ballot. Voting will take place via secret ballot at the End of Season Banquet on July 19, 2026.

Chairperson

• Shall designate the time and place of the meeting, prepare the agenda, and call the Committee meeting to order and conduct the meeting.
• Act as a liaison between the Committee, the Board of Directors, and the Managing Agent.
• Shall be present at Committee meetings and Board of Directors Meetings from January through August, at which a report on activities shall be presented. Shall also be present for the Conservancy Annual Meeting in November.
• Shall forward all recommendations and such to the Managing Agent and/or Board of Directors.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the team, presides over meetings, and acts as the Official liaison to the Spring Ridge Conservancy and the Frederick Summer Swim League. The Chairperson is responsible for the overall execution of the team’s mission.

Vice Chairperson (optional):

• Shall assist the Chairperson during the committee meetings.
• In the absence of the Chairperson, shall designate the time and place of the meeting, prepare the agenda, and call the meeting to order and conduct the meeting.
• In the absence of the Chairperson, shall act as a liaison between the Committee, the Board of Directors, and the Managing Agent,
• Shall be present at Committee meetings and, in the absence of the Chairperson, be present at the Board of Directors Meetings at which a report of activities shall be presented.
• In the absence of the Chairperson, shall forward all recommendations and such to the Managing Agent and/or Board of Directors.
• Assists the Chairperson in their duties and assumes the responsibilities of the President in their absence. The Vice President typically oversees subteam coordination, manages team communications via email, and oversees volunteer management.

Secretary:

• Shall record and keep comprehensive and complete minutes of all committee meetings.

• Shall forward the minutes to the committee members, Managing Agent, and/or Board of Directors.
• In the absence of the Chairpersons, shall designate the time and place of the meeting and call the meeting to order and to conduct the meeting.
• In the absence of the Chairpersons, shall act as a liaison between the committee, the Board of Directors, and the Managing Agent.
• Shall be present at Committee meetings and, in the absence of the Chairpersons, be present at the Board of Directors Meetings from January through August, at which a report of activities shall be presented. In the absence of the Chairpersons, shall forward all recommendations and such to the Managing Agent and/or Board of Directors.
• Records and distributes minutes of all Officers meetings, manages team website updates and newsletter, and maintains official team records, including swimmer registration and volunteer lists.

Treasurer

• Shall maintain detailed records of all money transactions and bank accounts of the Committee.
• Shall be responsible for all deposits and withdrawals in association with the Committee account.
• Shall present to the Committee monthly reports of Committee funds.
• Shall present to the Board of Directors, at the budget meeting, a detailed report on all transactions of the prior twelve months.
• Manages all team finances, including budget creation, fee collection, expense payments, and financial reporting. The Treasurer will provide regular financial updates to the Officers and prepare an end-of-season report for the Spring Ridge Conservancy.

Member at Large (optional):

• May fill an unmet need for the team. Duties and responsibilities will be outlined based on the requirements of the season. 

In lieu of practice, we will have team pictures with Whelan Photography.

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Pre-Team PM practice will still be held!

Forms will be available at time of photos, cash, credit, or check accepted.

Please RSVP by 5 pm on June 23.

Individual pictures: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Team Photo: Line up at 6:15 PM for photo at 6:30 PM

Late Night Swim: 8 - 10 pm

Late Night Swim is only for Shark swimmers AND their immediate families.

Swimmers under 13 MUST be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.

NO FLOATS at late night swim.

Rain Date: Thursday June 25th.


Preteam runs June 18 - July 10.

MORNING SESSIONS: Tues/Wed/Thu  8:30-9:30 AM  

EVENING SESSIONS:  Mon/Wed/Thu   6:45-7:45 PM  

Important information for parents about the 2026 summer swim season including:

• Team expectations
• Team Website
• Signing up for a meet
• Signing up for events
• Viewing/Subscribing to the calendars
• Questions

One meeting will be held during each evening practice session in the Visitor's Center. Please attend whichever hour you prefer.

Start times: 5:45 pm and 6:45 pm