Weekly News and Practice Plan - Week of 2/20/2023

Patrick Garrity

Weekly News and Practice Information - Week of 02/26/2023

 

Congratulations:  To our Age Group Champs Team on their championship win this weekend.  There were some fantastic time improvements and standout performances.  You can view the full results HERE.

 

CAC is now on Instagram at cac.swim.  See you there!

 

Practice this Week:  Practice and lessons will continue at the usual posted times this week (the current schedule will revert when the school district returns to its normal schedule).  We will also have the lessons L1/L2 parent/child night on Friday from 5-6.  Parents of L1/L2 students are welcome to swim with their children in the pool lesson area at Bartlett.

 

Upcoming Meets:

Oregon Swimming Region XII Championship: Corvallis, March 2nd-5th. This meet is for senior swimmers achieving OSI 14 year old A Standards.  You can view qualified athletes HERE:  If you are thinking of going it is not yet too late.  Currently qualified and participating:  Hannah Cooper, Kalea Davis, Jackson Delacruz, Maria Girbacea, Megan McLaughlin, Christopher Michael, Megan Sutton, Sophia Trembath and Hayden Woodring.

Senior Sectionals: Federal Way, WA, March 7th-12th.  For senior athletes meeting the Sectionals Time standards.  Currently qualified and planning to participate:  Karson Kolberg, Wes Mank, Eli Rumph, Lola Woodward, Jasmine Anderson, Reuben Dobson.

Spring Equinox: Bartlett March 24th and 25th.  This is an all comers meet.  Events are not yet available for selection but you can commit to attend.

Valdez Banana Meet: April 9th and 8th in Valdez.  This is a fun meet.  It is strongly recommended that you book hotels early if you plan to attend this meet. The Best Western is a common choice where many of our families will be staying.  If you want to order a Banana Meet T-shirt you need to have registered your swimmers in Team Unify by Tuesday Evening.

Alaska Junior Olympics: Bartlett April 27th, 28th and 29th. This is the season culminating meet and another opportunity to defend our championship run and bring our best.  Many qualifying times were added during Age Group Champs.  You can view qualified athletes HERE.

 

Volunteer Opportunities:  Please consider the following opportunities and reach out of more information if you have an interest.  We are looking to create more structures that support families and create stronger program value.  If you have ideas to add to this list please reach out.

Officials - this is always a huge need

Computers and Timing - The more the better

Spirit Wear/textiles Coordinator - Thank You Samantha Haas

Sponsorship Coordinator

Lesson dock building and upkeep

Training supplies coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Bulletin Boards

Safe Sport Coordinator (Chugiak and Bartlett Pools)

New Member Coordinator

CAC Booster Board Officers (as spring approaches we will be looking for nominations.

 

Qualifying Times:  Qualifying times reports in Team Unify will be updated Monday with results from the 10U meet.  Winter Splash has been included already.  Here is the link:

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