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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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