A few things have come to our attention since the beginning of the season. First, swimmers are leaving meets before the meet is over without checking in with a coach. As a result, several relays have been scratched and other swimmers haven't been able to swim. Please, we implore you, CHECK WITH A COACH BEFORE YOU LEAVE A MEET. We understand that meets may run late, but we still need to know if you have left for any reason. Second, parents please volunteer to help with meets. The best view of the pool is from behind the block working as a timer or stroke and turn judge. A good number of parents have been very gratefully working in these positions at every meet thus far. Please step up and help us run smooth meets by volunteering. If you are interested in helping, but are nervous about what to do, please ask Coach Andersen. There really is very little required in these positions, and you get the best seats in the house.
Finally, parents and swimmers must SIGN UP before a meet. The only way the coaches know if you are attending the meet is if you sign up. This is for EVERY meet we swim. If you think you may make a meet, but aren't sure, sign up anyway. It's easier to remove you from events than to add you in. Sign up sheets are located in the team binder at the pool office desk.
Tomorrow night we swim against Forest City at Forest City. If you have not signed up, please do so or email Coach Andersen at valdeseswimcoach@gmail.com. Directions to the pool can be found below. Please try to be at the pool as close to 5pm as possible.
Thank you for doing all you can to help the Valdese Torpedo!
Directions to Forest City: Take I-40 West to Exit 103. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left. Take HWY 64 to Rutherford County. After passing through Westminster Community, turn left on Hudlow Rd at the traffic light. Follow Hudlow Rd to West Main Street in Forest City. Turn left on West Main Street. Take the second right (Harris St). The pool is at the end of Harris St.
