Newsletter 11: Championship Week!

Issue: 2026-11
Date: June 22, 2026
Newsletter 11: Championship Week!
Marlins, we have made it! It is Divisional Championship Meet week!
The focus this week will be on our biggest meet of the season and being a TEAM.Reminder: Practices this week are only for those who are attending the Divisional Championship Meet on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Week at a Glance:
| Monday, June 22 | Morning Practice Meet the Board and Socialize: 6-9pm Redhorn 1615 Scottsdale Dr. Leander, TX 78641. |
| Tuesday, June 23 | Morning Practice Spirit Night: Mandola’s Italian Kitchen: 4-8pm |
| Wednesday, June 24 | Morning Practice |
| Thursday, June 25 | Morning Practice |
| Friday, June 26 | Morning Practice Fun Friday theme: Star Wars |
| Saturday, June 27 |
Divisional Championship Meet vs. FN Stingrays and AM Barracudas at Elizabeth Milburn Pool. Merchandise: $5 Shirt Sale at the meet!Invitationals: Sign up closes at 5pm. |
| Sunday, June 28 | Invitationals Meet at Round Rock Aquatic Centre for those who have qualified. |
Divisional Championship Swim Meet:
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Host Team: Forest North Stingrays
Also Against: Anderson Mill Barracudas
Location: Elizabeth Milburn Pool, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Details to come either Thursday, June 25 or Friday, June 26 in an email from the Meet Directors.
Divisionals Pre-Orders
Invitationals:
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at RRAC for those with Invitational Times.
Meet will be locked to those who have not achieved Invitational Times. (Invitational times are listed here: https://bcmarlins.swimtopia.com/invitational-times)
Note: Only parent volunteers with the correct wristbands will be allowed in the swimmer tent area. All others will have to stay on the other side of the pool.
Volunteer Sign Up opened Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Note: we have had some changes from the circuit around volunteer numbers and some positions have changed).
Please go into the Team Calendar and sign up.
Monday, June 22 6-9pm: Meet the Board and Socialize,
Redhorn 1615 Scottsdale Dr. Leander, TX 78641.
We would love for you to come out to Meet the Board and Socialize on June 22nd starting 6pm at Red Horn. Grab a drink and socialize with friends you made over the summer. And ask us any questions you have about any of our board positions.
Spirit Night: Tuesday, June 23, 4-8pm: Mandola’s Italian Kitchen (12100 W Parmer Lane, #200, Cedar Park)
Come join us for a fun night out at Mandola's Italian Kitchen. Get dinner, and some gelato.
Remember to mention the Marlins!
End of Season Celebration:
You're invited to the Brushy Creek Marlins 2026 End of Season Celebration and board Annual General Meeting
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Georgetown Community Centre, 445 E Morrow St, Georgetown, TX 78626
Cost: $25 per family
RSVP here: https://bcmarlins.swimtopia.com/calendar_events/810433/calendar_event_rsvps
Ticket Purchase: https://bcmarlins.swimtopia.com/shopY
ou can add your photos to the photo slide show at the following link that will play at The End of Season Celebration. Permissions have been edited and all should be able to upload photos.
Link to add google photos:Marlins Google Drive Photos 2026
Ribbons:
Please remember to pick up your ribbons from your family folders.
Lap-a-thon:
We are still accepting Lap-a-thon donations! Help us reach our $15,000 goal!
We are only $1700 away and then the kids get their KONA Ice/Traveling Tom’s Coffee Reward!
Check out our website to find out how to do corporate matching if your employer offers that benefit.
Link: https://bcmarlins.swimtopia.com/lap-a-thon
Lap-a-thon Donation Link:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/2026-brushy-creek-marlins-lap-a-thon
Note: Be sure donors include your full name in the message portion before they complete the donation so you get credit for the donations!
Marlins Kalahari Fundraiser:
Marlins Families, we have a great fundraising opportunity with Kalahari Resort here in Round Rock. Plan a fun & festive holiday stay December 20-23, 2026 for your family at the discounted rate of $189/night. This stay also provides access to the water park for up to 4 people included for your stay!*Book early to secure the dates!
No access code needed. Just click & reserve your room.
The more rooms booked with our Marlins' Kalahari Reservation Link the more funds we raise for the team! Share the link or QR code with friends and family. *(Up to 2 additional people can be added to the room at $50/person. Includes waterpark access)
Fundraiser closes 11/21/2026
