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Hello Tigersharks Families -
1) Here are the volunteer positions for the 6/3 meet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fjI6KFErCj9b9KHZtpZKf8lQaSrDimt_t3Q_D6gZgP0/edit?usp=sharing If you did not sign up for the 6/3 meet and would like to attend, please email me by midnight TONIGHT (May 31). We will NOT be adding any swimmers on meet day. 2) Sign ups for the 6/10 Swim Meet are Live! Click https://form.jotform.com/231495705053152 to Attend the meet. ** YOU MUST sign up to attend this meet by 6/4. *** 3) Hospitality for 6/3: 6& Under - Pre-packaged breakfast item (muffins, danish, donuts, bars) 7/8 - Individually packaged treats (home made or store bought) 9/10 - Fruit - washed, cut, and sliced in a large ziplock or pre-packaged 11/12 - Water bottles (large or small) 13/14 - Individually packaged treats (home made or store bought) 15/18 - Choose any of the above For hospitality items, a box of any prepackaged item or large ziplock of requested items will work. Keep in mind that hospitality donations are what fuel all our volunteers throughout the meet! 4) **Practice Attire Reminder** Girls should attend practice in appropriate attire. This includes a one-piece swimsuit. Girls wearing two piece suits cannot comfortably practice dives, flip turns, or speed work. Boys should wear swim jammers or speedo. Swim shirts are not recommended for either gender. 5) For our meets, we will use an APP called Meet Mobile. It will cost a few dollars but is a great way to track your swimmer's progress. We are aware that it did not work for time trials but we are hoping that the update we have installed will work appropriately for the first meet and each one thereafter. 6) Summer practice schedule will be sent next weekend. The 13+ swimmers will be split into 2 groups by the coaches. If your swimmer has a specific need, have them discuss with their coach. 7) Dog tags - If your swimmer did not pick up their dog tags during time trials, please see the Bead Tent after check in tomorrow, by the front gate. Our amazing Bead family has all the necklaces that weren't picked up at time trials. 8) Fins - If your swimmer has fins, please bring them to each practice. Coaches are using them as the need arises for stroke technique and efficiency. See you on the pool deck!
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Hello TigerShark families!
1) Sign ups for the 6/3 Swim Meet is Live! Click https://form.jotform.com/231408139186154 to Attend the meet. ** YOU MUST sign up to attend the meet by 5/28. Late additions will not be added after that date *** 2) Hospitality for 6/2: 6& Under - Pre-packaged breakfast item (muffins, danish, donuts, bars) 7/8 - Individually packaged treats (home made or store bought) 9/10 - Fruit - washed, cut, and sliced in a large ziplock or pre-packaged 11/12 - Water bottles (large or small) 13/14 - Individually packaged treats (home made or store bought) 15/18 - Choose any of the above For hospitality items, a box of any prepackaged item or large ziplock of requested items will work. We aren't worried about "how many" as our volunteers are limited this meet. Keep in mind that hospitality donations are what fuel all our volunteers throughout the meet! 3) **Reminder** The women's bathroom has been trashed every day last week and again at the meet on Saturday. We know that it is our swimmers so please talk to your kids about respecting the TigerShark pool deck. Coaches will be talking to them too. 4) For our meets, we will use an APP called Meet Mobile. It will cost a few dollars but is a great way to track your swimmer's progress. If you have any questions about this, please ask a returning parent! 5) Do you have extra items from the meet? We have a swim team specific lost and found that is kept in the Shed. Please return any items you accidentally picked up to the coaches. See you on the pool deck! We are looking forward to a great Orange vs. Black Time Trials on Saturday! Here are a few important reminders:
What do I need for time trials? 1) Bring your hospitality item (see below) 2) Bring extra towels (at least 3), goggles, cap 3) Bring snacks for your swimmer including fruit, and protein 4) Bring extra water 5) Bring shade of some kind (like a pop up tent) and chairs 6) Money for the Shark Shack to purchase your custom gear! (Takes credit card) 7) Cash for the taco stand and Kona Ice 8) Arrive at 7am to check-in with coaches and volunteer parents For hospitality items, a box of any prepackaged item or large ziplock of requested items will work. We aren't worried about "how many" as our volunteers are limited this meet. Keep in mind that hospitality donations are what fuel all our volunteers throughout the meet! Hospitality: 6& Under - Pre-packaged breakfast item (muffins, danish, donuts, bars) 7/8 - Pre-packaged salty snacks like crackers, pretzels, chips 9/10 - Fruit - washed, cut, and sliced in a large ziplock or pre-packaged 11/12 - Water bottles (large or small) 13/14 - Individually packaged treats (home made or store bought) 15/18 - Choose any of the above Check your volunteer position here **Reminder** Parents of 11-18 aged children, please help us take down the meet by putting away pop-ups, tables, blocks, chairs, speakers, etc. New Swimmer FAQ: Where should my swimmer sit? * At the age group tent which will be located on grassy area South of the pool. Age group parents will ensure your child gets to each race. What will my child swim? * Time trials is a chance to get a time for every event. Every swimmer will swim short Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and one heat of each age group will swim IM. (This is to save time and to limit the number of DQ's.) When will my child swim? * As soon as possible! Our goal is to get everyone checked in at 7am and start as early as we can. AM and PM timers, please be listening for your timer meeting to be announced over the loudspeaker. It will occur during warm-ups. How long will the meet last? * We are hoping to be done by 2pm but that is contingent on computer cooperation, parent volunteer readiness, and swimmer speed. Can I leave the meet with my swimmer? * No. Please do not leave the meet without checking in with a Coach and Age Group Parent. This is what will be required for every meet. Exception: 6&Unders may leave after Backstroke is finished Is there a snack bar? * No. We do not offer a snack bar. We will have the street taco vendor arriving around 10am. They offer tacos and quesadillas and are cash only. Kona Ice will arrive around 10:30 so bring your reusable cups if you have them! What do I do when I arrive? * Please help us set-up the meet! We need pop-ups pulled out, tables, blocks, chairs for timers. Many hands make light work and the sooner it gets set-up, the sooner we can start! We ask that parents of U6-10 aged children help set-up while 11-18 help us tear down at the end. See you on the pool deck! VGWZCKFXMJV TigerSharks Team Ice Cream Social is this Thursday, May 11 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
It will be in the big gym at Orangevale Community Center, go grab your Ice Cream before or after your practice! We need volunteers to help this run smoothly, please click this link and let us know how you would like to assist! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4eaeab22abf49-icecream#/ We hope your first week of practice has been fun! As discussed at the parent meeting last week, swimmers will start using Fins on Monday. We have several pairs of fins for swimmer use but we do recommend you buy a pair for your swimmer, if you are able. This is not a requirement.
Fins: Ages U6-10 Flow Premium Rubber Long Fins for Swim and Lap Training - Youth Sizes for Kids, Young Men, and Women https://a.co/d/e2oKifm or https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/sporti-essential-floating-swim-fins-color-8201640?from=c Ages 11-18 Gugmoy Limited Edition Swimming Training Fins,Comfortable Silicone Swim Fin for Swimming and Diving,Size Suitable Beginners Kids Girls Boys Adults https://a.co/d/iZZTG3Y or https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/sporti-essential-training-swim-fins-color-8201641 Time to register for Time Trials on 5/20! Click the link below to register. Click the same link to let us know if you can't make it! Please do so this week. The theme will be orange and black! https://www.ovts.club/register-for-upcoming-meet.html Reminder to 13+ swimmers Parents, please remind your swimmers that we expect appropriate language on the pool deck at all times. We have young ears listening constantly and as ambassadors for our team, they should not be cursing on the pool deck. Thank you. 5/12 Last day to withdraw from swim Coaches will be conducting swim tests this week and will let you know by Thursday if your swimmer could benefit from another year of swim lessons before joining us. If your family dynamic changes and swimming will be difficult, you are welcome to withdraw this week at the office and get a nearly full refund (less $20). Let me know if you have any questions or concerns around this. We do have waitlists for most age groups. Practice times 6&Unders - 4:00-4:30pm 7-8 - 4:30-5:15pm 9-10 - 5:15-6:15pm 11-12 - 6:15-7:15pm 13+ - 7:15-8:45pm Mark your calendars! 5/20 - Time Trials @ 7am 5/23 - Swim Photos @ 4:30pm 6/3 - Meet @ home 7am 6/7 - Switch to Summer Practice Times 6/10 - Meet @ home 7am See you on the pool deck! Did you miss the All-Parent Meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2023?
Below is a summary of what was discussed. Many thanks to Hannah for taking notes for us! ALL Parent Orientation Agenda 5/4/23 6:05pm Welcome!
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