Time Trials was rainy, but a success! We're looking forward to the first official meets of the season this week. More info to come about the B meet at Tilden Woods on Wednesday and Saturday's meet at Somerset.

In the meantime - check out a few opportunities you have to support the team!

Calling All Ladybug Cooks!

Join your friends and neighbors by contributing to and buying A Taste of Garrett Park , a community cookbook! Pre-order by July 7 for only $15, delivery in August. All proceeds go to the Ladybugs.

Pre-order your cookbook by completing this form and clicking the purchase link to pay. After July 7, the cookbook price will increase to $20 while supplies last.

To contribute a family favorite recipe (1-3 per family) by July 7 (FREE):

Log in to typensave.com with the following:

login: cookbookGP
password: custard579

You can view other submitted recipes. Our goal is 300 recipes!

Questions? Email Erin Radzinschi .

Volunteer Opportunity Open

Looking to fulfill your volunteer shifts outside of a meet? Be the Team Photo Coordinator (worth two shifts)! You must be present for the photos on Thursday, June 19 from ~4:15pm - 6pm (rain date is Friday, June 20) to help the photographer organize age groups and individual/family groups and serve as point of contact for delivery of photos and questions from team members/parents. Email areps.garrettparkladybugs@gmail.com if you are interested.

Interested in Improving? Try Private Lessons!

Garrett Park coaches and staff are offering private lessons to members this summer. See below for the list of potential instructors (sorted oldest to youngest), along with their experience and contact information. Rates are set by each instructor.

Note - Lesson levels include: early (comfort in water, blowing bubbles, floating), intermediate (learning freestyle, backstroke, treading water; gaining strength and stamina), advanced (instruction in all four strokes, starts and turns).