Good morning,Torpedo!
Summer, it seems, has returned! The heat and the afternoon storms are back. Please be sure you have access to Remind so you receive the notifications regarding delays, cancellations, etc. I will do my best to avoid having you all arrive only to hear of a canceled practice.
I'll let everyone know by 4:15pm if we are going to
have to cancel the meet due to weather. Otherwise, assume things are a go. Should
we need to call the meet early, it will count towards the two meets
your swimmers need to be eligible for the conference meet.
Tonight we head to Granite Falls (56 Pinewood Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630). Please be prepared for rain, although we may not have any at all. The town there does not permit tents on the deck with the exception of a few for coaches and meet workers. There are a couple of pavilion areas with picnic tables on the deck, so please make use of those. Tents are permitted in areas off of the pool deck.
Swimmers' entries will be sent via Remind and posted on the pool deck at the meet. Please make sure not to miss an event, and come talk to your coaches immediately after you finish swimming.
We start warming up at 5:30pm, then we will start the meet right after we conclude. We will need volunteers to time and officiate. I'll send the SignUp Genius link later today with those slots. Please be prepared to help out. There are only six lanes.
Please be sure to sign your swimmers up for the meets as far in advance as you know. I took entries up to yesterday evening, but I really would have liked to have had them earlier. The binder is on the fitness desk anytime the center is open, so stop in when you can or right after practices.
I'm looking forward to a fun meet, and I hope you all are, as well!
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
KICK OFF THURSDAY, MEET AND VOLUNTEER SIGNUPS, AND SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE!
Good evening, Torpedo!
It wouldn't be summer without some rain, and the way my lawn looks, we need it! It does tend to throw a wrench in practices, though. Thank you all for being understanding and flexible as we have had delays or location changes. I am very excited about this year's team, and I gather you all are, as well.
Just a quick reminder that we have our rescheduled Kick Off event Thursday after the last practice. I hope we can ward off the rain tomorrow long enough, but if not, I'll be sure to let everyone know through Remind.
I plan to have all of the meet sign ups in the team notebook Thursday afternoon. Please sign your children up for the meets you can attend (coaches will decide events with some input from your swimmers). If you sign up for a meet and can't make it for some reason, LET A COACH KNOW. Please don't not show. That could impact a number of things in the planning for a meet, as well as potential relays, and the sooner we can make needed adjustments, the better.
Please plan to volunteer in some capacity at each meet. We always do a great job with timers, and stroke and turn officials are always needed. Our concession stand at home meets needs folks, and we also take donations for items to sell at the stand. If each family can spare a person to help, we will have an amazingly staffed meet. If you are unsure of a role, ASK, and I will be more than happy to train/teach you what is needed. Besides, volunteers often get the best seats in the house!
Monday, June 10, marks the beginning of our summer practice schedule. Just as a reminder, we have these practices divided by age and development level to help your swimmers improve. Please have your swimmer at their correct practice. I understand that things come up and their are occasions when a swimmer may need to be at a different practice, but I want to stress that this should be the exception and not the rule. I want to thank you all in advance for your help in getting your swimmers where they need to be and when.
Weekdays we will practice as follows:
7:30-8:30am: 9-10, 11-12 year olds
8:30-9:30am: 13-14, 15-18 year olds
5:30-6:15pm: 8 and Unders
Sometimes we may opt to cancel a practice the morning after a long meet, so check Remind or listen to announcements at the meets to hear whether that may, in fact, be the case.
As always, please don't hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions or concerns. I'll be happy to answer or direct you all to an answer.
Have a great night, and GO TORPEDO!
It wouldn't be summer without some rain, and the way my lawn looks, we need it! It does tend to throw a wrench in practices, though. Thank you all for being understanding and flexible as we have had delays or location changes. I am very excited about this year's team, and I gather you all are, as well.
Just a quick reminder that we have our rescheduled Kick Off event Thursday after the last practice. I hope we can ward off the rain tomorrow long enough, but if not, I'll be sure to let everyone know through Remind.
I plan to have all of the meet sign ups in the team notebook Thursday afternoon. Please sign your children up for the meets you can attend (coaches will decide events with some input from your swimmers). If you sign up for a meet and can't make it for some reason, LET A COACH KNOW. Please don't not show. That could impact a number of things in the planning for a meet, as well as potential relays, and the sooner we can make needed adjustments, the better.
Please plan to volunteer in some capacity at each meet. We always do a great job with timers, and stroke and turn officials are always needed. Our concession stand at home meets needs folks, and we also take donations for items to sell at the stand. If each family can spare a person to help, we will have an amazingly staffed meet. If you are unsure of a role, ASK, and I will be more than happy to train/teach you what is needed. Besides, volunteers often get the best seats in the house!
Monday, June 10, marks the beginning of our summer practice schedule. Just as a reminder, we have these practices divided by age and development level to help your swimmers improve. Please have your swimmer at their correct practice. I understand that things come up and their are occasions when a swimmer may need to be at a different practice, but I want to stress that this should be the exception and not the rule. I want to thank you all in advance for your help in getting your swimmers where they need to be and when.
Weekdays we will practice as follows:
7:30-8:30am: 9-10, 11-12 year olds
8:30-9:30am: 13-14, 15-18 year olds
5:30-6:15pm: 8 and Unders
Sometimes we may opt to cancel a practice the morning after a long meet, so check Remind or listen to announcements at the meets to hear whether that may, in fact, be the case.
As always, please don't hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions or concerns. I'll be happy to answer or direct you all to an answer.
Have a great night, and GO TORPEDO!
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
PRACTICE STARTS TODAY! WOOHOO!
Today marks the start of the season for the Torpedo!
We're excited to welcome Coach Kloey back and welcome Coach Marshall. Coach Marshall has swam with us for a couple of summers, and has been a guard here at the Rec. for a year.
Practice times through June 6th are 3:30-4:30pm for 11 and up, and 4:30-5:15pm for 10 and unders. We WILL NOT be practicing on June 7th due to graduation events. Please bring water, goggles, a swim suit, and sunscreen. It's been very hot already this year!
Don't forget that we will have our kickoff event on the deck Friday evening at 5:20pm. We'll have a few sweet treats for everyone, as well as come clinics on what to expect for meets.
For the new members this summer, I'm going to link back to a few posts from the past which will hopefully help you as you enter this crazy new world of Torpedo Swimming!
What are they doing?! A guide for new swim parents:
http://vtst.blogspot.com/2017/05/what-are-they-doing-guide-for-new-swim.html
On swim meets and volunteers (you!):
http://vtst.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-most-important-person-at-our-meets.html
SEE EVERYONE THIS WEEK!
We're excited to welcome Coach Kloey back and welcome Coach Marshall. Coach Marshall has swam with us for a couple of summers, and has been a guard here at the Rec. for a year.
Practice times through June 6th are 3:30-4:30pm for 11 and up, and 4:30-5:15pm for 10 and unders. We WILL NOT be practicing on June 7th due to graduation events. Please bring water, goggles, a swim suit, and sunscreen. It's been very hot already this year!
Don't forget that we will have our kickoff event on the deck Friday evening at 5:20pm. We'll have a few sweet treats for everyone, as well as come clinics on what to expect for meets.
For the new members this summer, I'm going to link back to a few posts from the past which will hopefully help you as you enter this crazy new world of Torpedo Swimming!
What are they doing?! A guide for new swim parents:
http://vtst.blogspot.com/2017/05/what-are-they-doing-guide-for-new-swim.html
On swim meets and volunteers (you!):
http://vtst.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-most-important-person-at-our-meets.html
SEE EVERYONE THIS WEEK!
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