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 6/20/08
Just
a few reminders about this upcoming
meet.
WARM
UPS begin at 7:30am
MEET begins at 8:30am
THEME Crazy Hats
Please
remember to bring lots of water and snacks as it is
supposed to be HOT. Also remember to bring lots of
sun screen, we don't want to see anyone getting
burnt.
Let's
remember to have fun and swim fast. Let's remember
to have strong kicks, as we have been working on
that in practice a lot this week. I know we may be
tired, but let's push through it and finish our
races out hard.
I
want to wish everyone GOOD LUCK and let's remember
to SWIM FAST. I wish I could be there to cheer you
on in person but know that I'm cheering you on in
my heart. I want to hear all about how much time
you dropped when I talk to Coach Eric and when I
see the results! And last but not least, let's
bring home our FIRST WIN! I wish you all the best,
and wish I could be there!
GO
PENGUINS!!!!!!!!!
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Coach
Katie and Coach Eric
6/9/08
STICKER
BINDERS
ALL
Parents of 10-Under
Swimmers:
We
know we are a little late since we are done with
our second swim meet already, but it isn't too late
to start. I have 2 binders (one pink for girls, and
one blue for boys). Each binder has a best time
sticker chart for all 10-Under Swimmers. They are
seperated by age group then by name alphebitically.
I will put these binders out on the ping-pong table
everyday (Monday-Friday). Attached to each child's
sheet will be a number of how many best times they
got at the last meet. It is your child's job to put
a sticker for every best time that they got at the
previous meet(s) onto their chart. Once a child has
completed a row (or 5 best times), they will bring
me their chart and they will be able to choose a
toy from the bin. I will then take them home every
Friday and update for those kids that didn't update
theirs. Please be sure to inform your child of this
new incentive. We believe it will really begin to
get the children thinking about their swimming and
thinking about improving their times. If you have
any questions about this please let me know. I will
be putting the binders out on Monday, so let's be
sure to have the kids go check it out and put those
stickers on.
Thank
you so much
Coach
Katie and Coach Eric
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6/4/08
Is
everyone ready for another EARLY
MORNING?!?!?!?
WARM
UPS BEGIN: AT 7AM
MEET BEGINS: 8AM.
THEME: HALLOWEEN
(We want to see everyone in their best
costumes)
Just
a few reminders about the meet this Saturday
against Chabot. This meet will be held at Chabot
Swim Club, located in Castro Valley. A few
important facts about this locations. The parking
lot is small and will fill up quickly, it is a very
narrow entrance way (supposed to be 2 ways, but
according to their Coach it is still pretty
narrow). There is additional parking on the street
and also across the road at the Community Park
(located about 1 block away). Their coach suggests
dropping things off then parking. This is only a 5
lane pool, so things will go a little slower than
last week, but still move relatively fast. Our
place at the pool is next to the diving board.
VERY
IMPORTANT REMINDER: We have to remember that we are
not allowed to wear any jewelry during the meet, if
you are unable to take out a piercing, please have
it taped. Just covering it with a cap won't work!
Also, remember we are only allowed to wear our TEAM
CAP (the SG one), or a SOLID COLOR. You will be
getting DQed if you are caught wearing any other
cap. Let's be sure to get in the habit of following
these rules now, so when Champs comes around it is
engraved in our head.
We
did a very good job last week, and both Coach Eric
and I are very proud of how everyone swam. There is
definitely some things that we need to still work
on, but for the first meet we did extremely well.
Let's be sure that we are getting to our races on
time and paying attention to what heat we are on.
We had WAY to many missed races last week, and that
is something that should not be happening,
especially with the older kids!
BIG
FISH, you have been doing a great job helping out
your little fish. Keep up the great work! We have
also seen numerous middle fish helping as well.
Let's keep the encouragement up and continue to be
there to support one
another.
Lastly,
let's all remember to HAVE FUN, and SWIM
FAST!
GOOD
LUCK!
GO PENGUINS
Coach
Eric and Coach Katie
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5/28/08
Just
a few reminders about the meet this upcoming
Saturday May 31st, 2008. Remember Warm Ups begin at
7am, and the meet begins at 8am. This is different
than most other meets, please be sure to be there
no later than 7am, to ensure your child is able to
warm up. Remember the theme for this meet is
PAJAMAS (this should be helpful since we have to be
up so early. No one has to change from bed, so we
shouldn't be late!!! : ) : ) : ) Let's all get in
the spirit and dress to
impress!
This
is a 6 lane pool, so the meet will run a little
quicker than normal. Please be sure to have your
children where they need to be ahead of time. This
will help make our job as coaches easier. The
little kids staging area will be on the shallow end
of the pool, please be sure to have your kids there
at least 3 events prior. As for the older kids be
sure they get their card at least 3 events prior.
It is not the job of the Card Persons to find your
child!
There
is a lot of construction on the freeway so be sure
to read the signs. I just drove out there tonight
and there are two exits that you can take be sure
you take the SECOND ONE (MISSION BLVD) This is if
you are coming on 880. This will take you up and
over the freeway. From there, it is just as the
directions say. I know many may know this but
wanted to give you all the heads up before you head
out there in the
morning.
There
is a huge grass area in the back of the pool, this
is where we will be sitting, so be sure to set up
camp back there. It looks as though there is plenty
of room for us all. Please be sure to bring plenty
of water and snacks as well as sunscreen, towels
and extra clothes. It is supposed to be in the 80's
this weekend, so we need to make sure that everyone
is staying cool.
Last
but not least let's remember to HAVE FUN and SWIM
FAST! This is the first REAL meet for many of our
swimmers, let's be sure to encourage each and
everyone of them! I know we are looking forward to
watching the kids compete against another team, and
can't wait to see how well they all do. I hope
everyone is as excited as we
are.
GOOD
LUCK!!!!
GO PENGUINS!!!
Coach
Eric and Coach Katie
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4/26/08
Just
a Reminder
Just
a reminder to be sure that you are picking up after
yourselves and your kids every night before you
leave the pool after practices. Also if you could
please remember to put all borrowed items back
where you borrowed them from, it would be greatly
appreciated as Club Members are coming in on the
weekends, and we need to leave the Club as clean as
we found it.
Thank
you in advance for your
cooperation.
Eric
and Katie
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4/8/08
Hello
and welcome back all new and returning
Penguins
We
can't believe the season is already beginning and
in full swing. Monday was our first day of
practice, and we were so excited to get to see all
the bright smiling faces that were so eager and
excited to swim. We are both so excited for this
season to begin and see how much improvement the
kids have made in the past year. After seeing
practice today, we are looking forward to another
successful season!
Please
remember that Spring Practices will run Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There will be no
Wednesday practice till after May 14th. Please
check out the website for practice times. Coach
Katie will be there from 4:45-6:00 and 8:00-9:00
and Coach Eric will be there from 6:00-9:00. If you
have any questions about conflicts with practice
times please talk to either Coach Eric or Coach
Katie, and we will work out something that works
best for you. Summer Practice times will begin on
Monday June 16th.
We
are looking forward to seeing each of you around
the pool deck and are looking forward to another
FUN FILLED season, with GREAT improvements and FAST
Times. I hope each one of you are as excited as we
are for this upcoming
season!
GOOD
LUCK AND SWIM FAST!!!
GO
PENGUINS!
Coach
Eric and Coach Katie
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