Weekly Update (REVISED)

We would like to thank all of the parents who volunteered at our first meet of the season. Although we ran into a few scoreboard problems, we managed to run another successful meet. As soon as results become available, as far as how we did on a national level, we will let you know. All ribbons have been placed in each child’s file folder.

Our annual swim-a-thon is scheduled for today! Please see our website (home page) for the revised time slots for each practice group. In addition, hopefully everyone has stepped up to either bring in snacks, food, drinks (or $5) based on what each group coordinator has requested for this event. Tables will be set up in the dome for the practice groups and any items donated. All ads and money for these ads are due TODAY!!! Camera ready artwork only! Please give this to your individual age group coordinator. This is an exciting event for these swimmers. Bring in your noisemakers and cow bells to share!

This weekend we are hosting a dual meet between our Y and Countryside Y. This meet is for swimmers in the following groups only: RED II, RED I, WHITE II and WHITE I. Each swimmer must bring in $3 for breakfast supplied by our age group coordinators. Swimmers will practice first, eat breakfast and then compete. Anticipated warmup time is 8:00am.

Due to conflicts, sports events and illness, we will be sending a small number of our swimmers to this meet (13 & overs only). The registration deadline for this meet is TODAY, Oct. 26^th!! If you are unsure as to whether you need to sign your swimmer up for this meet, please contact your specific age group coach.

We will be hosting our annual Larry Lyons Invitational Nov. 6-8^th. The registration deadline has passed to enter your swimmer in this meet. We still have openings for items needed for the Cuda Café. These needed items are posted on the back bulletin board at the Y. Warmups for Friday night are: 4:30pm Meet starts: 5:30pm. Saturday and Sunday morning warm-ups are at: 7:00am and Meet starts: 8:00am. (13 & over groups may have earlier warm-ups..please check website as we get closer to this date). Warmups for pm sessions are TBA. Kast-a-way will be at the meet on both Saturday and Sunday.

As you know, this year we are adopting a troop of 120 soldiers from Afghanistan. Each practice group has specific items we are asking them to donate. Our Red II, Red I and White II groups are being asked to buy 2 pillowcases (and toiletries) so we can place all donated items in them for each soldier. We are asking that these donated items be dropped off in the dome on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday Nov. 23^rd. 24^th or 25^th. Pillowcases are due on by Nov. 20^th. We will be having a party on Saturday, Nov. 28^th  at 1:00 pm where each swimmer can fill a pillowcase with donated items. Please see the home page of our website for what your child’s group is asking for.