Hi Waverunners!

Tomorrow is the first day of practice at the pool--I’m so excited! Just remember, the first week of practice is always a little crazy! Please bear with us as the swimmers get to know the coaches and learn where to go. We haven’t met as a swim team for two years so everyone might be a little rusty and that’s okay! Our coaches are SUPER EXCITED to work with the kids and have prepared thoughtful practices that will help your child improve his/her swimming abilities and to HAVE FUN while doing it!

Our coaches know and understand that some of our swimmers haven’t been in the pool in two years and are ready to meet your child at his/her level.  Our coaches will spend this week evaluating our swimmers by doing a combination of dry land practice and swimming in the pool.

I will be monitoring the weather and if I need to cancel practice due to bad weather/storms I will send all notifications through the Remind App. If you haven’t already, please see below on how to sign up.

As always, please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns that you have. See you on the pool deck tomorrow!

--Kari Pieper

• Here is the practice schedule for this week (5/10 - 5/14):
  • 6 & Unders: 4:45-5:15 pm
  • 7 & 8s: 5:15-5:45 pm
  • 9 & 10s: 5:45-6:30 pm
  • Middle and High School: 6:30-7:15 pm

• For practices this week:
  • All swimmers should come dressed for practice in their swimsuits (no changing in the restrooms please). Please bring towels and goggles.
  • Swimmers will wear their masks when entering & exiting the pool deck
  • Swimmers will wait in the parking lot until called for their practice and will exit immediately when their practice is over.
  • Parents, if you would like to enter the pool deck and watch your child swim during practice we ask that you wear a mask and social distance, staying at least 6 feet from others.

• COVID Protocols for Practices: As you can imagine, our practices will look differently this year than in past years. We are required by GCSL (Gwinnett County Swim League) to comply with all CDC and USA Swimming Guidelines in order to be covered by their insurance. Please see the attached protocols and procedures for practices this summer.

• Remind App: For quick updates during the season (like lightning delays, practice/meet reminders, etc) this is how I will communicate with you. To join, click HERE or on your cell text 81010 and text this message: @pcwaveru

• Inclement Weather: If practices are canceled or meets are delayed I will communicate this info through the Remind App. Please make sure that you are registered!

• Saturday Stroke Clinics: We are offering stroke clinics on Saturdays for our swimmers. Cost is $15 per swimmer per one-hour session. Please see the signup for dates, times, and strokes. During these sessions our coaches may be in the water with the swimmers to help give instructions. Because of this our coaches will not be social distancing and will not wear a mask during the stroke clinics. Register HERE (this link will be live and ready for signups by Tuesday this week)

• Swimsuits: To purchase a swimsuit from All American Swim Supply click HERE and choose “Team Login”. The username is peachtree and the password is corners9. Not sure about sizing? See the attached sizing chart to help you choose the right suit for your child.

UPCOMING DATES

Mon 5/10: Swim Team Practice Begins!

Tues 5/18 @ 5:30pm: New Parent Meeting

Thur 5/27 @ 3:30pm: Individual & Team Pictures

Thur 5/27 @ 6pm: Mock Meet (14&U swimmers)

Tues 6/1: Wavewalkers Practice Begins!

Thur 6/3: Meet 1 vs. Jones Bridge/River Station

Thur 6/10: Meet 2 vs. Berkeley Hills

Thur 6/17: Meet 3 vs. Fields Club

Thur 6/24: Meet 4 vs. Spalding Corners

Fri 7/9 - Sun 7/11: County Championship @ GT Aquatic Center