Archive for 15th December 2009

Jr. Warriors Weekly Update, December 15, 2009

December 15, 2009, 6:58 am

Hello Jr Warriors families!

We had a nice meet last weekend.  Lots of swimmers got a chance to swim events that they don’t normally swim and despite some pushback from some of the kids, they all swam really well.  Many, many thanks to all the parents who helped with the meet.  You all plan a vital role in making things go smoothly.  Suburban commented on what a good meet we ran and frankly, it is the result of all parents who step up to help.  Thanks!  Our next meet is not until January 9th…enjoy the free Saturdays!

News for the week…

***TUESDAY PRACTICE SCHEDULE CHANGE…SEE BELOW****

  • Swimmers of the Week – This week’s swimmers of the week are Daniel Lavenson, Rosie Kiefer, Matthew Karle, Becca Wuerfl, Anna Downs and Blake Welti.  All of these swimmers were asked at the last minute to fill in on relays where there were sudden holes (swimmers who had to leave early or who hadn’t come to the meet).  Daniel, Rosie, Matthew, Becca, Anna and Blake did not hesitate at all to run and be part of a relay at the last minute…in a few cases, some of them had to put their suits back on to swim!  What their actions meant is that the rest of the swimmers on those relays were still able to swim in a relay.  Congratulations to Daniel, Rosie, Matthew, Becca, Anna and Blake for being selfless and true team players!  
     
  • Tuesday Practice Change – There is a high school meet Tuesday, Dec. 15th at the pool.  Our schedule will change as follows:

–    6&unders – NO PRACTICE
–    7/8s – NO PRACTICE
–    9/10s – Practice as usual
–    6th/7th/8th grade – Practice as usual

  • Pool Protocol – As you all know, we are back in the pool.  The DPW worked tirelessly to get the pool up and running and it looks great.  There are a few things we need to do to help keep the pool clean and running smoothly until March…

–    Showers – All swimmers must take a soap shower before entering the pool.
–    Foot Traffic – We need to minimize the street shoes that are on the pool deck.  Please limit the foot traffic (with shoes) to the bleacher area.
–    Use of facilities – Please remind your swimmers to use the facilities before they get into the pool.
–    Caps – All girls (and boys with long hair) MUST wear caps.  Please help your swimmers remember their caps.

If we all work together on this, we will minimize the likelihood for any problems at the pool in the next few months.

 

  • Focus of the Week – The coaches made several observations at the meet this weekend that we have talked to the kids about…holding the ready position on starts, keeping heads still in breaststroke, and not breathing from the flags to the wall in freestyle.  The observations are posted at the pool.  Take a minute to read them and ask your swimmer about them!
     
  • Lobby Monitor Shifts – The lobby monitor shifts are posted next to the bulletin board.  Please check the list for your shift.  If you are unable to make your shift, it

That is it for this week!  See you at the pool!
Jeanne

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