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Great start to the season so far! Now that we are in the water in the mornings on a regular basis, I am really starting to see all of the swimmers make good progress. I completely understand that "life happens" and there is a lot going on in the summer, but it is important to have everyone there as regularly as possible so everyone is getting all of the instruction on the strokes that we are currently working on.
As we get into summer, weather can cause delays or cancelations in practice. I will do my best to post any changes here, so if the weather looks sketchy, be sure to check here before you leave the house to go to practice. Times we can't have practice are: When there is thunder and/or lightning It is raining hard enough that I can't see the bottom of the pool There is something wrong with the pool (although the pool staff has done a great job and the pool currently looks great and the temperature is perfect!) Also- please remember that if you want to order any Barracuda Gear, the deadline has been extended. If you want a T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, Sweatpants, etc., you need to log onto the site and get your stuff ordered. Deadline is now Monday, June 24 at 11:59pm. The link is: http://www.kotisdesign.com/barracudaswim13 I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the summer! -Coach Carl Because of how the weather effects the pool, plus the possibility of poor weather in the morning, practice is cancelled on Wednesday, July 18.
Team pictures will be Monday, July 16 at 9:30. Please make sure that your swimmer brings their picture packet completed (will get from me tomorrow), and that they wear their team suit if they have one (if they don't, please have them wear as close of a color to our team suit as they have).
Here is the schedule for Regionals this weekend:
Saturday, July 7, 2012 Warm-up: 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 8:45a.m. Start: 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2012 Warm-up: 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Start: 9:00 a.m. Here is a link to the site where you can find more information: http://ieaau.org/results/2012/jun/central-wash-swim-invit/central-wash-swim-invit.html If you want a place with the team, make sure you are there early to scout out a spot. Please, bring plenty of food and water! It is going to be very hot, and it is important that both kids and parents are staying hydrated. Also, it wouldn't hurt to bring a tent or some other form of shade so you and your kids can stay out of the sun as much as possible. We need help with timers and officials both days, so please be ready to take a turn on deck helping out. Thanks everyone- I'm looking forward to a great weekend! Coach Carl Because of water temp, today's practice is optional for the second group (Wednesday, 6/27)6/27/2012 I just wanted to thank everyone- kids and parents- for a wonderful first meet! Everyone really stepped up and did a great job! With a smaller team, it is very important for everyone to help out to have things run smoothly, and I really appreciated everyone doing just that!
Remember, practices are in the mornings now- older group at 7:45, younger group at 9:30. It is important to make as many practices as possible so your swimmers don't miss out on important instruction. - Coach Carl Because of the weather and chilly pool conditions, practice is cancelled today (Friday, June 8)
What a great first water practice! The Park Board and Pool Staff have done a great job getting things up and running, and it was wonderful being in the water so soon- and to have it so warm! Everyone’s kids were very well
behaved, and I think we got a lot accomplished for a practice with both groups together. Please continue to bring the proper attire to practice no matter what is happening with the pool and/or the weather (still bring both dry land and water attire). Remember, tomorrow (most likely today when you are reading this) we will end practice by 5:30 because I need to be ready in time to attend graduation for Davis. Coach Carl |