Good afternoon! There is a lot of information that I need everyone to read through. Please read until the schedules, then you can just save for reference.

THANK YOU ALL for your help and support of the Blue & Green (Time Trials) Meet! We successfully got our new automatic timing system up and running. Swimmers did a great job showing off all their hard work so far this summer.

PARENTAL SUPPORT NEEDED: while I am very excited to have the swimmers stay in a team area, the way that the 12 & unders utilized that time in the grass space ended up being more dangerous than team building. I will be making adjustments to where swimmers sit (closer to the coaches) and adding some coach supervision BUT I do need support from all parents. If you notice swimmers playing in unsafe ways (too aggressive/physical or unkind to others), please say something. Or please come let me know. Additionally, many swimmers were smashing cups into the grass, burying towels in the mud and leaving it all behind to be cleaned up by others. Please, encourage your own swimmers to be respectful of the pool, the community and our team when they are at meets.

T-SHIRT UPDATE: All t-shirts that were ordered during registration are labeled by family and available for pick up at the front desk at the pool!

Make sure to Indicate Availability for Next Meet - This is an AWAY meet at SEVEN OAKS, about a 30 minute drive from Prestonwood. The good news is that it is a 10 lane pool and that should help with the overall length of the evening. It is very important that you indicate accurate attendance plans. The efficiency of the meet and accuracy of the timing is significantly effected by no shows or by swimmers attending that we are not expecting to.

FOR REFERENCE

WEEK 4: Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 16

Monday, June 12:

Morning Practices Begin!

Monday morning practice focuses on speed work & relays

9:15 Start for all Levels -- Length of practice will vary by age/ability from 20 minutes to 1 hour of work.

Regular Afternoon Practices Continue

4:30 - 5:30 pm: Advanced Practice (experienced 9-10s and all 11 & Olders)

5:30 - 6:15 pm: 7 - 10 year olds

6:15 - 6:45 pm: Beginner Practice (new 7 & 8 year olds and 6 & Younger)

Tuesday, June 13:

Tuesday morning practice focuses on Starts, Turns & Finishes

9:15 Start for all Levels -- Length of practice will vary by age/ability from 20 minutes to 1 hour of work.

SWIM MEET away at Seven Oaks -- ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

| 4:45 PM arrival | 5:30 PM warm-ups | 6:00 Competition

Upon arrival, swimmers should report immediately to the “Number Writers”. This volunteer will put a three or four-digit number on your child’s arm. Volunteers should check in with the Volunteer Coordinator upon arrival.

Wednesday, June 14: No Morning Practice; Regular Afternoon Practices

Thursday, June 15:

Thursday Morning Practice (9:15 am) focuses on Freestyle & Backstroke Technique

Regular Afternoon Practices & Make sure to Indicate Availability for Next Meet

Friday, June 16:

Friday Morning Practice (9:15 am) focuses on Breastroke & Butterfly Technique

Regular Afternoon Practices

WEEK 5: Monday, June 19 - Friday, June 23

Monday, June 19:

Monday morning practice (9:15 am) focuses on speed work & relays

Regular Afternoon Practices Continue

4:30 - 5:30 pm: Advanced Practice (experienced 9-10s and all 11 & Olders)

5:30 - 6:15 pm: 7 - 10 year olds

6:15 - 6:45 pm: Beginner Practice (new 7 & 8 year olds and 6 & Younger)

Tuesday, June 20:

Tuesday morning practice (9:15 am) focuses on Starts, Turns & Finishes

SWIM MEET home meet -- ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

| 4:30 PM arrival | 5:00 PM warm-ups | 6:00 Competition

Upon arrival, swimmers should report immediately to the “Number Writers”. This volunteer will put a three or four-digit number on your child’s arm. Volunteers should check in with the Volunteer Coordinator upon arrival.

Wednesday, June 21: No Morning Practice; Regular Afternoon Practices

Thursday, June 22:

Thursday Morning Practice (9:15 am) focuses on Freestyle & Backstroke Technique

Regular Afternoon Practices & Make sure to Indicate Availability for Next Meet

Friday, June 23:

Friday Morning Practice (9:15 am) focuses on Breastroke & Butterfly Technique

Regular Afternoon Practices

Please, let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

-Coach Breanne