FIRST WEEK TSUNAMIS
Howdy Tsunamis!
We made it through our first evening of practice! Woohoo! We learn a lot in just getting to that first evening & seeing who shows up & how things function. Here are a few things that we know now:
* Practice Times*
Please try to have your swimmer attend the practice time that is appropriate for their age group. If you have multiple swimmers spanning different age groups & are unable to attend both/all practice times please attend the practice time appropriate for the youngest swimmer. It is much easier for us to ensure an appropriate practice for each swimmer this way. If you have any questions about this please email me as during practice I can be very busy just making sure practices run smoothly & kids are safe.
8 & Under 4:30p-5:15p
9-14 5:15p-6:15p
11 & Older 6:15p-7:30p
*Evaluations*
Many of you may have seen last night exactly why we do evaluations. These practices are crowded, can be chaotic & busy! IF you still need an evaluation done for your swimmer please try to show up at 4:15pm this week and we can work you in. We really need all the lanes for practice at the 4:30p & 5:15p practice times so getting there early is best.
*Time Trials*
If you know you will not be here on May 4th for the Time Trial Meet & still need to get time trial times please attend the 6:15p practice to get this completed. Attendance is HIGH at the 4:30p & 5:15p practice and we just cannot sacrifice the lane space at these times for an individual swimmer to complete time trials.
* Deck Time*
Please try NOT to use practice or meet time as a time to reach out to the Coaches to get all of your questions answered. This is a policy in our parent handbook. IF we have plenty of coaches on deck then we will make every effort to talk to the parents & answer questions. Last night was NOT that night as we only had 3 out of 5 coaches on deck - if I seemed a little "short" (not a reference to my height) I apologize. The first night (goodness the first week) is hectic regardless and last night we just did not have ample coaches on deck for me to be able to chat with each of you. Please try to assume every evening (or day or meet) coaching is like this & remember that we are here to coach your kids during practice, help them be safe & learn to swim better & faster. I am happy to make an appointment to speak with you to answer all of your questions when we are not on deck. And IF we have time during practice where everything is handled you will definitely see me walking around & checking on every parent I can - I promise.
* Sign ups*
I learned that our link on RecTrac was taken down over the weekend. It is back up now & ready for everyone to sign up! Please get those final sign ups in ASAP!
IF you are a Tsunami from last season this is the FINAL EMAIL you will receive from me unless you sign up for THIS SEASON! After today I will no longer be including last season in my communications.
*Time Trials*
Sign up for the meet & volunteer positions no later than May 2nd! Please sign your swimmer up for EVERY EVENT THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR!
As always, if you have any questions please let me know!
Swim Fast Tsunamis! See you at the pool!
Coach Michelle
979.220.8033