Burry Heights
| Start date | Sep 11, 2026 |
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| End date | Sep 13, 2026 |
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Burry Heights Team Retreat: For Competitive swimmers only - Deadline August 24
Our Competitive Team Retreat is Sept 11th-13th at Burry Heights. This is an event your swimmer won't want to miss! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/BC7HDbq6bHVcVdc96
This is a chance for our swimmers to bond with their teammates and learn about what it means to be a Marlin and expectations of our swimmers. It will be a fun-filled weekend for the swimmers to get to know their teammates, play games and have a great time together.
The swimmers in Blue White and Gold will sleep in bunk bed rooms in the main building. Next Wave, Orange and Performance Swimmers will sleep in the adjacent building. Our coaches, coach volunteers and chaperones will be there organising activities throughout the weekend. Feel free to check out https://burryheightscamp.ca/ to learn more about our accommodations.
Parents must provide transportation to and from Burry Heights.
Blue, White, Gold:
- Friday Sept 11th arrive 6:00pm Eat supper before arriving.
- Saturday, Sept 12th - pick up 6:00pm
Next Wave, Orange, Performance:
- Friday, Sept 11th - arrive 6:00pm Eat supper before arriving.
- Sunday, Sept 13th - pick up 10:00am
If swimmers wish to attend only a portion of the time they may, however the price will be the same.
Directions:
Turn onto Salmonier Line (exit 35) from the TCH. The turnoff from Salmonier Line currently lacks proper signage for Burry Heights. When coming to camp this summer, the correct turnoff from Salmonier Line is the 2nd dirt road on your right, less than 1km from the overpass.
Please sign up using the google form. Submit one form per swimmer. Your account will be billed at a later date. The cost for Gold, White, Blue is $125 per swimmer, Performance Orange and Next Wave $160 for two nights. This includes all meals, snacks and activities. Sign up by August 24th to secure your swimmer’s spot.
What to Pack:
Please pack the following labelled items!
Swim suit and towel
Water Bottle
Warm clothes for outdoors - active games
Sneakers
Extra change of clothes in case it is wet out.
If you have a soccer ball, basketball, frisbee, football etc please label it and bring it!
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Toiletries and own towel
Flashlight
Sunscreen + fly repellent
Please avoid sending cell phones if at all possible. Throughout the retreat we will be asking swimmers to keep cell phones in the main classroom, so they are not distracted during activities and are using the opportunity to mix with those around them. If you need to reach a coach, text Duffy at 709-690-3236.
DO NOT ALLOW your children to bring junk food with them. We will have plenty of snacks and treats throughout the weekend. If your child is a picky eater you are welcome to pack healthy options for them to reheat at meal time or their own healthy snacks. NO NUTS or PEANUTS! All dietary restrictions should be noted on the form and can be accommodated with the exception of Vegan.
If you have questions please email marlinsswimoffice@gmail.com.