News Splash April 21
| Good Afternoon CAJ Parents, I want to start by apologizing for the lack of communication from me. It is important for the health of the team that there is good correspondence from the head coach every week. I will strive to do a better job. Please know that I am always available to you to talk either by email or by calling. I joined the team in February with the short course season well on its way. I felt it best not to come in and change things up yet. There have been some changes but more needs to be done. Summer is just around the corner with Long Course starting and NVALs are on their way. We are going to move the team forward in the direction I feel is best for all swimmers. I am meeting with the coaches this week to discuss how I want the team structured in certain areas to ensure each swimmer gets personal instruction as much as possible. More concentrated efforts to develop stroke techniques for the White, MiniJets, and Navy groups. The Pre-seniors and Seniors continue stroke development with increased conditioning I will be coaching each group on certain days of the week. On the other days, I will guide the coaches, based on how I want workouts to be structured. The goal is to make sure each swimmer gets the necessary personal work to ensure their improvement. Navy Group will be divided into two groups practicing at the same time. Both groups will do the same work. This way we can do a much better job addressing the needs and skill levels. Practice this Saturday at Durham Pool. (April 23rd) Pre-Seniors and Senior 11 am-1 pm. White, MiniJets, and Navy 12 pm-1 pm. Practice times in May have not changed for any of the groups for afternoon/evening sessions. Pre Senior & Senior Groups Please check the modified schedule for May on our website. https://www.teamunify.com/caj/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/may2022-revised--pv-pool_064412.pdf UPCOMING MEETS:
IMPORTANT Reminders New Parent Meeting (Tentative Date of May 19th) Summer Kick-Off BBQ ( June 9th) Time and Location (TBA) SwimAthon ( Aug 6th) Time and Location (TBA) USA Swimming Registration Renewal - If you haven't yet renewed your swimmer’s USA Swimming Registration for 2022, please do so as soon as possible! You can access the form through this link. NEW AQUAJETS: Please Familiarize yourself with our Team Handbook located on the CAJ website under Join the Team. We ask that parents avoid being on deck during practice as it can be distracting to the coaches and the swimmers. NEW SWIMMERS: SIGN CAJ WAIVER AND HAND IT TO YOUR COACH SWIMMER ACCOUNT REMINDER: All swimmer fees are due on the 1st day of each month and are considered late if not received by the 10th. A $10 late fee will be assessed for late payments. Notice of intent to discontinue swimming must be provided to the Chico AquaJets in writing by the 15th of the month before the date of inactivity to cancel monthly fees. Written notice should be provided through the "Contact Us'' button on the CAJ website. Verbal notice to coaches is not sufficient. Any written notice occurring after the 15th of the month before deciding to discontinue will be charged the following month. Any hanging balances left will be billed and payment will be required before any re-registration.
Thank you, Coach Santos |
