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. 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!

This week our swimmers will do a combination of dry land practice and swimming in the pool, so please come dressed/prepared for both (swimsuit, goggles, towels, etc). Our coaches know and understand that some of our swimmers haven’t been in the pool since last summer and are ready to meet your child at his/her level.

The weather looks awesome this week so I don’t anticipate any inclement weather, but as always I will be monitoring the weather and if I need to cancel practices 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

• Here is the practice schedule for this week (M-F, 5/9 - 5/13):
  
  
  • 6 & Unders: 4:45-5:15 pm (Does NOT include the Wavewalkers–they begin on 5/31)
  • 7 & 8s: 5:15-5:45 pm
  • 9 & 10s: 5:45-6:30 pm
  • Middle and High School (includes rising MS students): 6:30-7:15 pm

• 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: @pcwave22

• 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!

• Swimsuits: To purchase a team swimsuit click HERE. Not sure about sizing? Jenn Gaulding has a box of sample suits that she will bring to the first week of practices! Questions? Text or email Jenn: [email protected] or 407-739-4981

• Team Fundraiser: Jenn Gaulding is also collecting old Waverunner swimsuits that your child has outgrown. She will have the donated swimsuits for sale during the first few weeks of practices. If you have any Waverunner suits/practice suits that you would like to donate, please contact Jenn. All proceeds from the sales of the suits will be put towards the Team Record Board. Text or email Jenn: [email protected] or 407-739-4981

• Team Store: Click HERE for our team store for a few Waverunner shirts and items.

• Team Record Board. We are still raising money for our Team Record Board. THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated through registration! If you would like to donate additional funds to help get us closer to our goal of $1200 please click HERE…we are so close!

• Swim Chair: After three awesome seasons this is going to be my last as swim chair. My hours and responsibilities at work are changing next year and unfortunately I won’t have the time I need to devote to being swim chair. If you are interested in learning more about the position please reach out to me–it’s a great way to become more involved and meet so many wonderful families and swimmers! Ideally this is a job for two people…so grab a friend and come find me during one of the practices and I’d love to chat! :)

Thanks!

Swim Team Board

Kari Pieper, Chair

Kim May, Treasurer

Jessica Sapough, Registration

Cayman James, Computer

Mallory Even, Volunteer Coordinator

UPCOMING DATES

Mon 5/9: Swim Team Practice Begins!

Tues 5/17 @ 8:30pm: New Parent Meeting on Zoom (link will be sent closer to the date)

Thur 5/26 @ 3:30pm: Individual & Team Pictures

Thur 5/26 @ 6pm: Mock Meet (all swimmers & all volunteers – times count for county)

Tues 5/31: Wavewalker Practice Begins!