Weekly News and Practice Plan
Weekly News and Practice Information - Week of 03/20/2023
Congratulations: Our Junior Coaches are a huge part of our program. They are reliable and always striving to improve their work with our younglings. The following Jr. Coaches have completed all requirements for USA Swimming including Lifeguarding, First Aid/CPR, Concussion Protocol, Safety Training For Swim Coaches and USADA Coach Advantage Training: Abigail Doepken, Elise Petrie, Jackson Delacruz, Maya Solomonson, Maria Girbacea, Quinn Morgan, Hayden Woodring
The following have turned 18 and completed the Athlete Protection Training and Background Check to become fully fledged USA Swimming Coaches: Reuben Dobson, Megan Sutton and Karson Kolberg
Practice Plan: Practices return to their normal schedule this week.
Practice During Spring Break:
Chugiak:
Gold: 4:00-6:00 PM
Silver: 4:30-6:00 PM
Bronze and Stroke School 5-6 PM
Bartlett:
Platinum: 2:40-4:40 PM
Gold: 4-6 PM
Silver: 4:30-6 PM
Stroke School and Bronze: 5-6 PM
Lessons level 3 and 4: 5:15-6 PM
Lessons 1/2: Usual Assigned Evening Time
Upcoming Meets:
Spring Equinox: Bartlett March 24th and 25th. 76 Now Signed Up
Look for information coming this week. This event is currently set to be single ended unless additional officials can be found. If you can help time or take other jobs please visit the job sign up at the events page.
Valdez Banana Meet: April 9th and 8th in Valdez. 47 now signed up. This is a fun meet. It is strongly recommended that you book hotels early if you plan to attend this meet. Events are now available for selection in Team Unify. The shirts are here and will be distributed at practice this week. Your accounts will be charged directly for the shirts.
Time Trial: April 14th @ Chugiak. This will be open to CAC swimmers and is a last chance to achieve a JO time. Event is available for sign-up. You can add a note of events you would like to see offered.
Alaska Junior Olympics (name now changed to Alaska Swimming State Championship): Bartlett April 27th, 28th and 29th. This is the season culminating championship meet and another opportunity to defend our championship run and bring our best. We are pleased to have 52 qualified athletes for this meet (the most ever). You can view qualified athletes HERE. There are a couple of more meets and time trials coming up to try for those times. We will also be looking for near qualifiers to enter as relay only athletes. If your child is interested please let us know.
Shorebird Invite: May 12th and 13th in Homer, AK. This is a great all—comers meet for those who love the vibe in Homer. It also coincides with the shorebird festival so bird watchers may enjoy this opportunity.
Midnight Sun Invite: June 9th and 10th in Fairbanks, AK. Unlike in winter, the weather in Fairbanks is quite temperate to hot during the summer. This meet is usually swum in short course meters. Stay tuned for information as it becomes available.
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:
