Hello Torpedo Family!
I wanted to go ahead and share a little bit of information concerning the upcoming summer season.
The first big piece of information concerns sign-ups. We have recently moved them to an online format so you can use the link https://valdese.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=16 to register. Registration begins Monday, April 18th! T-shirt and cap orders will still be handled in person at the pool/fitness desk.
Next, is the practice schedule. Please remember that swimmers need to be at the appropriate practice time. If there are situations where attendance at another practice time is necessary, please speak to me to confirm. Practices will start on Tuesday, May 31st. I know there are school districts that don't get out until later. For this reason, from Tuesday, May 31 to Friday, June 3 practices will be from 3:30-5pm. All groups will practice at the same time for these 4 days.
Starting on Monday, June 6, practices will be as follows:
9-10, 11-12, Novice 13-14: Mon-Fri. 8am-9am
Advanced 13-14, 15-18: Mon-Fri. 9am-10am
8 & Unders: Mon.-Thurs. 5-5:45pm
Finally, and arguably the largest piece of information, is our meet schedule. Swimmers should be signed up in the book located at the pool/fitness desk by the deadline for each meet in order to be entered. If the deadline isn't met, the swimmer won't be entered. All of our home meets are on Saturdays this year, with warmups at 8am. Away meets will be on Tuesday or Thursday evenings with warmups at 5:30pm.
Sprint/Distance (11 & up only) and Champs will both be Saturday meets. You should plan for Champs to last all day. More information about these two meets will be sent out closer to time. However, remember that swimmers must compete in at least two meets in order to be eligible to compete at Champs on July 30.
Tuesday, June 14: @ Forest City Stingrays, 5:30pm warm-up
Saturday, June 18: Lenior and McDowell Mariners @ Valdese, 8:00am warmup
Saturday, June 25: Granite Falls Sharks @ Valdese, 8:00am warmup
Thursday, June 30: @ Black Mountain Stingrays, 5:30pm warmup
Saturday, July 2: Forest City Stingrays @ Valdese, 8:00am warmup
Saturday, July 16: Sprint/Distance Meet (11&Up only) @ Forest City Stingrays, warmup TBA
Tuesday, July 19: @ McDowell Mariners, 5:30pm warmup
Thursday, July 21: @ Granite Falls Sharks, 5:30pm warmup
Saturday, July 23: Black Mountain Stingrays @ Valdese, 8:00am warmup
Saturday, July 30: TSL Champs Meet @ Granite Falls Sharks, warmup TBA (ALL DAY MEET!!)
As always, we are in need of officials and volunteers. If you're interested, please reach out! There will be more information coming in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions, feel free to reach me at the following number by call or text.
My information is as follows: 8287645007 (mobile)
I'm looking forward to seeing all of you and working with you; it's going to be a great summer!
