Greetings Tornado families! I am excited to share that planning has officially begun for the 2025 Tornado swim team season!

Dust Off the Swim Cap!

For those who haven't been in the water for a while and are looking to get in some pre-season practice, SwimMAC's Spring session for the Junior Swim League (JSL) program runs 2/17 - 5/1. JSL is a fabulous opportunity for kids ages 6-12 to receive instruction on basic stroke techniques and endurance training before the summer season begins.  The YMCA also offers a Spring Swim Team Prep course for both beginner- and intermediate-level swimmers ages 5-12 that runs 3/4-5/1.

2025 Schedule

The Greater Charlotte Swim League received positive feedback from the league regarding last year's efforts to move up the season start date to allow for completion prior to July 4th. We also drew the unlucky straw of having our "bye" week at the end, which makes the season seem more compact. Rest assured, we plan to continue the fun through the true season-end date!  Hopefully this week's weather will continue, and a warm Spring will allow us to get in the water early! Please find important dates about Thornhill's 2025 season below:

• 4/1 - 4/20 -- Swim team registration (details coming soon!)
• 5/12 -- Tornado afternoon practices begin
  • 4 - 4:30 -- Shrimps (ages 5-6)
  • 4:30 - 5:15 -- ages 7-10
    **NOTE: based on enrollment, we may divide this practice into two groups for the first few weeks and shift practice times accordingly.
  • 5:15 - 6:00 -- ages 11+
• 6/11 -- shift to morning practices
  • 8:30 - 9:00 -- Shrimps (ages 5-6)
  • 9:00 - 9:45 -- ages 7-10
  • 9:45 - 10:30 -- ages 11+
• Meet Schedule
  • 5/30 -- Time Trials (home)
  • 6/2 -- @ Providence Downs
  • 6/5 -- HOME vs. Southampton
  • 6/9 -- @ Raintree
  • 6/12 -- @ Hembstead
  • 6/16 -- HOME vs. Cameron Wood
  • 6/19 -- HOME vs. Somerset
  • 6/24 -- BYE
• Friday, 6/27 -- team celebration (date tentative)
• All-Stars: Saturday, 6/28, 5 pm, MCAC (Uptown Charlotte)

Additional information about registration and suits will be coming soon. We can't wait to see everyone back at the pool in a few short months!

Go Tornados!

Michelle Ludwiczak