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This weeks practice schedule:
Thurs Sept 24: NO PRACTICE
due to PWHS Girls swim meet at the pool.
There will be regular practices all other days this
week.
Dryland Training
Dryland training for Intermediate II and Advanced Group swimmers
will start this week, and will be held every Monday and Wednesday.
To participate in Dryland training, swimmers need to be at the pool
30 minutes before the start of practice, dressed in t-shirt,
shorts, socks and gym shoes. Swimmers cannot participate if they
do not have shoes and socks. Dryland training will consist of
20 minutes of stair running, which has been shown to be a very
simple and effective way of developing leg and core strength. Done
consistently through the season it contributes to maintaining
aerobic fitness and strength, and can help swimmers overcome
plateaus in performance.
Parent
Information meeting
Do
not forget the Parent Information Meeting scheduled for Wednesday
Sept 23 at 5:30pm at the pool. This meeting is for ALL parents
whose swimmers are new or relatively new to the
team, plus those who want the info. The Agenda will
include:
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Introduction of Board Members
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Expectations and responsibilities of parents, swimmers,
coaches
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Practice and attendance policies
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Communication
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Fees: how to make payments; fee policies
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Website: how to use it; how to check your team account
online
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Equipment needed
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Question and answer session
Meet Deadline Signup
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Lockport Homer meet: Sat & Sun Oct 17 &
18
This is the first meet of the season. The sign up deadline is
midnight TONIGHT. Please sign your swimmers up online TODAY. We
will not be able to accept late entries. If you are an enthusiastic
person who has already looked at the event lineup on the meet
packet, please note that there has been a change. The meet packet
now posted on the event page shows the correct
lineup.
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Mock Meet: Thursday Oct 1 @ 5:00pm
The signup deadline for our Mock meet is midnight on Thursday, Sept
24
. The Mock meet is our “pretend” meet where we simulate
an actual swim meet for the kids so they have an idea what a meet
is like before they actually attend one. Last year we received
feedback from many parents who felt it was a great introduction to
swim meets for their young or new swimmer.
This year we will do things a little differently. Pierre will
choose 3 events for each swimmer to swim, as he does in a normal
meet. We will send out the heat sheets early in the week so that
you can see which heat and lane your swimmer will be in. We will
conduct relays if there is enough time.
We will need approx. 25 parents to volunteer to help run the meet.
You can sign up for a job online. Go to the event page then click
on the Job Sign-Up button. We will not be able to run the meet if
we don’t have enough volunteers, so please sign up now. This
is also a great chance for parents who have never been to a meet
before to learn how to be a lane timer. This is one job all our
parents are expected to do at meets.
Could any parents who have received Officials training, please
reply to this email and let us know if you are available to
“officiate” (practice your skills) at the Mock
Meet.
Jets Ghostly Gathering meet
We have been accepted into the Joliet Jets Ghostly Gathering meet
on Oct 24-25. Copies of our entry reports and a Meet Info sheet
have been uploaded to the website. They will also be emailed out to
entered swimmers soon.
Snorkels
You may have noticed that the Advanced group swimmers have started
using snorkels at practice. The snorkel allows swimmers to
concentrate on body balance, head position and stroke technique by
eliminating the breathing cycle rotation. Greater emphasis and
promotion of proper body alignment, complete axis rotation and arm
stroke pattern become automatic when swimmers use the snorkel.
Regular use of the snorkel during training also increases CO2
tolerance and VO2 max.
Ultimate swimming has purchased 12 snorkels and is planning to
purchase more. When you swimmer is given a snorkel, you have 2
options: you may purchase the snorkel outright for $30, or
your swimmer may use the snorkel but must return it at the
end of the season. (However, if the snorkel is broken or damaged,
you must pay the replacement cost of $30). Parent of swimmers who
have received snorkels will be contacted about these
arrangements.
Swimmers responsibilities
Last week the showers in the boys locker room were left on (running
very hot) after the Developmental/Intermediate I practice.
Parents, please remind your swimmers to turn off the showers and
leave the locker room clean after practice. Remember, we are guests
at the high school and our relationship with the school
administration depends partly on the way we treat school
property.
USS Athlete Clinic
Thanks to all the swimmers and parents who attended the USS Athlete
Clinic last week. It certainly was interesting! Hopefully your
swimmer learnt something new while having a bit of fun. Photos will
be posted to the website soon.
Pie Sales
Fall is quickly approaching. This year you, your family, friends,
neighbors, and coworkers do not have to go out searching for pies,
you can buy your holiday pies through Ultimate Swimming. We will be
making pies available with the proceeds going to our scholarship
fund, helping swimmers participate on our team if their families
face financial hardships. Please look for the forms we will be
distributing on October 5th. Return the forms by November 11 to
enjoy delicious pies just in time for the holidays. Pies will be
available for pickup at practice on the Monday before
Thanksgiving.
Easy and convenient, plus the pies are all quality products from
Sarah Lee.
This is not a compulsory fundraiser, but everyone is
encouraged to buy/sell pies.
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