Scratches

Scratch sheets have been placed in the scratch folder; in the front of the mailboxes.  They are not located next to the bulletin board by the bathroom.  If you are unable to make a meet or need to leave early or come late please indicate this on the scratch sheet, by the appropriate deadline. 

For Saturday meets you need to have scratched by Noon on the preceding Wednesday.  For a Wednesday meet you must scratch no later then Saturday at noon preceding the meet.  If you are unable to make it to the scratch sheet e-mail me but do so on the same timeline.

If an emergency arises let me know ASAP I must turn in the line-up early. Late scratches may result in some kids not being able to swim.

Volunteers

Some people need to sign up for their 4 volunteer duties yet.  We need everyone to do their part.  We need timers still, especially for the Joppatowne meet. Also if you miss your commitment please make sure to sign-up for a new spot.

Time-Trials

Went extremely well it was a learning experience for all of us a few notes.  Arrive at the Clerk of Course on time ready to swim.  Know what you are swimming.  The line-up is posted in the team area for all to see.  Make sure you pay attention to the directions given by the Clerk of Course.

Practice Change

Kids in the 13-18 y/o group that practice from 8-9 AM once school gets out will have one additional practice.  That group will practice Thursday morning at the same time.  This means you will practice 5 days a week.

The entire team will switch to the AM schedule for practice on June 18th. Please see the brochure for times.  Once this occurs we will not be as cramped for space and offer a bit more stability.
Aberdeen Meet

This will be a home meet athletes will check in at 6:45 AM and warm-ups will be at 7:00 AM.  Please scratch by June 13th.     Make sure you remember to park in the rear of the club and use the entrance up by “Kids Sports.”  We will have relays at this meet the 8 & under relay is first I will need a few parents to help be “relay moms.” This job entails making sure the little ones get to their lane on time.

Emmorton Meet

We will be away at Emmorton on June 20th the scratch deadline for this meet is Saturday June 16th by the conclusion of the Aberdeen meet.  More details and directions will be forth coming.  Emmorton is a meters pool and swimmers will start in the water at this pool.

Coach Communication

It is important to keep me informed of pertinent information.  With that said simply telling me is not enough.  Although you tell me on deck make sure to slip a note in my mailbox.  With all there is I can not remember 150 individual pieces of information by just being told.  Some times telling me is OK. But when dealing with missed practices and scratches I need to have a note to remind me.