Hi Piranhas!

And just like that, another Piranha season is in the books and it was a great one!

There was a lot of new – new friendships, new personal bests, new team records, new grill menu items! And also a lot of tradition – the same spirited cheers, the same excitement around races, and the same commitment from our swimmers and families. Thanks for all you do to make the season memorable and rewarding.

Here are a few parting notes.

All-Star Spotlight

The Piranhas wrapped up the season with an outstanding showing at the NVSL All-Stars swim meet this weekend. Parklawn was represented by 11 swimmers at across 16 events!

Congratulations to our Top 6 podium finishers: Rebecca, Ezra, Alina, Charlotte, CC, and Noah (2x)! Here are all of the results:

8U Girls

Katherine Hungerford - 7th place (50 Free)

9-10 Boys

Calvin Oliphant - Alternate (50 Back)

11-12 Girls

Rebecca Hungerford - 6th place (100 IM*) and 10th place (50 Breast)

11-12 Boys

Ezra Mancari – 5th place (100 IM*) and 10th place (50 Free*)

13-14 Girls

Alina Kinder - 2nd place (50 Breast)

Charlotte Hill - 6th place (50 Breast)

13-14 Boys

Eddie Boynton - 16th place (50 Back)

James Hadley - 15th place (50 Free) and 15th place (50 Fly)

15-18 Girls

CC Corbett - 6th place (50 Free) and 12th place (50 Fly)

Lucy Oliphant - 14th place (50 Free)

15-18 Boys

Noah Popp - 4th place (50 Back*) and 6th place (50 Free*)

*Special congratulations to Rebecca and Ezra for setting new team records in 11–12 Girls and Boys IM (1:14.42 and 1:13.35, respectively), and to Ezra for also breaking the 11–12 Boys 50 Free team record (29.43). 

In his very last race as a Piranha, Noah set not one, but TWO new team records: 15-18 Boys 50 Free (24.20) and 15-18 Boys 50 Back (26.70).

AND a special shout out goes to Raph Mesmer, who we dub an honorary member of the All-Star team for serving as the starting “legs” in backstroke for Eddie, Noah, and Calvin!

Already Missing Breakfast Sandwiches?

Save the date for November 21 (Saturday before Thanksgiving) for our annual Toys for Tots Drive. And yes, the Grill Team will fire up the grill and serve their famous breakfast sandwiches!

Keep Swimming This Winter

Registration is now open for Parklawn Winter Swim, running October 18, 2026 – May 23, 2027. Whether your swimmer wants to stay in shape, improve technique, or simply stay connected with teammates, Winter Swim is a great option. Registration has filled quickly in recent years, so don't wait to sign up.

If the schedule doesn't work for your family, please reach out to Karen. We'll do our best to help you find another program that keeps your swimmer in the water.

Looking Ahead: Dates for Your Calendar

• For families planning well in advance, our Winter Conditioning Program will run March 2–May 27, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00–8:00 p.m. Registration will open in mid-January.

• NVSL has posted the schedule for the 2027 season. You can find those dates here.

Thank You!

Thank you again to our coaches for the time and energy you poured into the team this summer. And thank you to everyone who made the final two weeks so memorable, from the fancy breakfast, to the banquet, and the all-star meet.

We Want Your Feedback

You should have received our end-of-season survey and we’d love your participation. Your feedback helps Parklawn respond to the NVSL seeding survey and, just as importantly, helps us make next season even better. Many of the ideas you see implemented each year come directly from your suggestions, so we hope you'll take a few minutes to share your thoughts.

Thank you for making the 2026 season one to remember. Enjoy the rest of your summer, soak up every last pool day, and best of luck to all of our swimmers as they head into school, fall sports, and new adventures.

We'll see you back on deck next summer! 💙🐟