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!
