Thanks for your patience if you are receiving this information twice, or if you are on the waitlist and receiving the newsletter.  I am working on figuring out how to separate the lists.  There are some people who have the information from the newsletter go to their junk folder, so I am resending through the website because I wanted to make sure people saw the information about Founders, New Swimmer Evals, and practices.  We are looking forward to another incredible season.  See you soon!

New May Practice Times for 2019 Season!

New this year - we will begin Session 1 practice at 5pm to give our JAVS time to arrive after school and for families to enjoy dinner before practice starts!

The overlap in start times is to allow time for drylands. Swimmers are expected to attend so they can receive instruction and warm-up to prevent injury.

We can't wait to see you on deck! Practice starts Wednesday, May 1st!!

Download SwimTopia Mobile App
We encourage all families to download the SwimTopia mobile app. This free mobile app shows a personalized view of your family’s meet entries, volunteer signups, and swim history. And now, SwimTopia Mobile has some great features to help keep parents better informed on meet days, like the new Live Event/Heat Bar.


Become a Tiger Splash 2019 Sponsor!
If your family or business would like to become a Tiger Splash sponsor this season, please see the Sponsorship page for more information. You can submit your sponsorship donation by check or online through our Make a Donation page. Your business' logo or family name will be listed on the Tiger Splash website.


Serve as a Tiger Splash Board Member!
We would love for you to join our Tiger Splash Board! We will have 5 board positions up for re-election for next season, so if you are interested in serving on the board, please contact Karen Silcox. 

T.A.A.F. Eligibility Guidelines: Please ReviewAs we countdown to our summer season, now is the time to make sure you maintain your TAAF eligibility.

From January 1st - April 30th all swimmers ages 12 and under are limited to swimming 90 minutes per week. Swimmers ages 12 and under may NOT compete in any swim meets (other than the Winter Games of Texas) or participate on a year-round team during this period. Swim programs or clinics that are open to the public (see below) are excellent options for 12 and under swimmers who wish to swim now.

Please note that swimmers 13 & over do not have any restrictions on swimming under the TAAF Guidelines. Questions? Contact Karen Silcox

New Swimmer Evaluation Signup
All swimmers new to Tiger Splash (regardless of age/experience) need to attend a swimmer evaluation on Monday, April 29 or Tuesday, April 30. This is an evaluation to determine the swimmer is capable of swimming the length of the pool without assistance--as well as determining skill level. This is not a practice.

Please register each swimmer for one 15-minute block.

Volunteers for Founder's Day Parade Float
TigerSplash will participate in The Founder’s Day Parade this year on April 26th. We would love to have some volunteers to help with some minor decorating of our float ahead of time. The day of the parade we will need some parents and older kids/teens to walk alongside the float as well as a trailer full of swimmers to parade down Mercer.

Please consider riding with us that day or using your artistic skills to beautify our float this year!

Founder's Day Float Signup and Waiver

Anyone participating in the Founder's parade will need to sign a waiver form. If you are interested in volunteering and/or participating, please contact Nichol Lee


Tiger Splash Parent Meeting Dates
All parents are encouraged to attend one of our three parent meetings poolside to get updated on the season and to have your questions answered. Meetings will be held in the Pavillion area:

• Tuesday, May 14th: 5:30-6:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 15th: 4:45-5:15 PM
• Thursday, May 16th: 6:15-6:45 PM

Save the Date - Tiger Splash Kick-Off Party!
We will have our party to celebrate the beginning of the Tiger Splash season on May 23rd from 5-7pm at Founder's Pool. This will be a potluck event. More information to come!

Meet the Coaches
We would like to introduce our Tiger Splash Coaches for the 2019 season. They can't wait to meet all of our swimmers and get this season started!

Coach Emily - 8 & under Coach
On top of her personal history of swimming, Emily has two years of experience teaching swim lessons, three years of being a Junior Assistant Volunteer for Tiger Splash, and was an Assistant Coach in summer 2018. She is thrilled to have the chance to give others the same team experience she gained through Tiger Splash and DSHS, and believes every practice is an opportunity for swimmers to grow mentally and physically in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Emily is a current student at Trinity University in San Antonio. She is super excited to be a part of the Tiger Splash community again this summer as the 8&Under Coach!

Coach James - 9 to 12 Year Old Coach
This will be James' third year coaching for Tiger Splash. Coach James is an active master's swimmer and competes in short course and long distance open water competitions in the area. Last April, James took second place in his age group at Austin’s Cap2k swim race in Lady Bird Lake. Every year for the past 10, James tracks his swimming weekly and has averaged over 200 miles in the water annually. Coach James has developed a swim coaching philosophy of fun and skills first, endurance and competition second. He calls it F.O.G. Fun, Overcoming obstacles, setting and meeting Goals. Outside of Tiger Splash, James is a +25 year husband to Martha and dad to 4. Professionally, he is a sales director for a large coffee roaster based in Canada.