NRST Ugly Sweater Invitational

In a pool full of cheer, where the water runs clear,
The fastest of swimmers are gathering here!
With sweaters that jingle and goggles that gleam,
We’re ready to race like a holiday dream!

We love all the knits and the sweaters so bold,
But the truth is we’re here for the stories untold.
For the seconds we drop and the goals we rewrite,
For the races that spark a new fire tonight!

You’ll see sweaters with snowmen, with bells that all ring,
But don’t let the glitter distract from the thing:
Racing is racing no matter the thread,
And every last swimmer is full steam ahead!

PBs on the scoreboard they’re chasing them fast,
No time to admire Anke’s knitted blast.
Yes, we’ll laugh at the patterns and cheer at the fun,
But we’re here for the racing, the laps getting done.

So lace up your focus, zip up your grit,
Come ready to race every stroke, every split.
Ugly sweaters may sparkle, but SPEED steals the show 
At this meet, we swim fast… and let the holiday glow!