Weekly Update: Week of April 22nd
Weekly Update: Week of April 22nd
New Parent and Full Team IFLY Parent Meeting:
Tonight, all new families (Pre-Team, DEV, AG1, AG2, JR1) and any IFLY families are encouraged to attend our Parent Meeting in the Natatorium stands at the CRWC from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
IFLY/Iowa Swimming (IASI) volunteer officials will also be at the meeting to explain the benefits of becoming an official, the process, and available to answer questions you may have about the certification process.
We will also have two Parent Advisory Committee members at the meeting to help answer specific questions families may have while Coach Jackson discusses team systems and operations. This is a great opportunity for families new to IFLY to ask questions!
Recap: 2024 IASI Select Camp, Colorado Springs, CO
For a recap on the 2024 IASI Select Camp, CLICK HERE
Practice Adjustments:
Wednesday PM:
DEV 4 & DEV 3: no practice. Please attend the Parent Meeting!
DEV4 & DEV 3 are welcome to join DEV 2 tomorrow afternoon at the FH from 4:45 – 6:45 p.m.
Friday PM:
Location reminder: JR2:P/SR1/SR1/SR2:P/SR:3 Nat @ Field House
Location reminder: AG1, AG2 @ CRWC
AG1- Diving Well, AG2- LCM
DEV- Starts and Turns - As normally scheduled- CRWC
Para/Adaptive - As normally scheduled- @ CRWC
Pre-Team @ FH- As normally scheduled- Shallow End (L1-3)
Saturday, April 27th:
AG1: Canceled - coaches @ the LMST Spring Splash
AG2: Canceled - coaches @ the LMST Spring Splash
JR1/SR1/JR2:P/SR2:P/SR3:P-N- Normal Saturday practice, 10:00 a.m. – Noon @ CRWC
Masters: Normal Saturday practice, 11:30 a.m. – NOON @ CRWC
Upcoming Events:
Annual Armbruster Open Meet(s):
For the first time, we’ll offer two Armbruster meets this summer! After several years of our Armbruster Open meet filling up and selling out within 48 hours, we’ve split the meet into a Senior version and an Age Group version.
This year, the 2024 Armbruster Open (May 17-19) will offer Open events and we’ll ask teams to primarily send swimmers ages 13 and Over. Then, June 1-2, we will run the inaugural 2024 JR Armbruster, which will serve athletes 12 & Under.
Which Meet Should You Commit To? See below:
Armbruster Open: JR1, JR2:P, SR1, SR2:P, SR3:P-N
JR Armbruster: DEV, AG1, AG2, some 12U JR1 swimmers
Swimmers Aging Up to 13 between the meets: Armbruster Open; JR Armbruster if your lead coach advises you to register.
Other initial points to consider include:
Officials: If you’re interested in signing up to work at one, or both, meets, please contact Bill Brown! We will get the Officials’ sign up posted to our landing pages as soon as they are available. Below is a Google Form for Officials to fill out to receive a polo.
Google Form for an Officials' Polo
Apparel- Click HERE
1. Open now - April 30, 2024, with a pickup option on May 17, 2024 at the 2024 Armbruster Open or shipping for a fee.
2. Open May 1, 2024 - May 19, 2024, with a pickup option on June 1, 2024 the 2024 Junior Armbruster or shipping for a fee.
3. Open May 20, 2024 - June 7, 2024, w/ shipping for a fee only. No pick-up is available.
Volunteering
We need help from all families (DEV è SR3:P-N) to efficiently run our home meets for our athletes!
Families should commit to volunteer positions for the meet they will attend.
If you have swimmers at both, please assist with the meet that has fewer volunteers.
As always, we will have food donation options available for families who absolutely cannot make it to the meet. However, we implore families to reach out to friends and other family members who can assist, if possible.
Swim Meet Registration Deadlines:
If you want IFLY coaches to sign your child up for events at a swim meet on our team schedule, please follow the instructions linked HERE
Below are the deadlines for families to let IFLY coaches know your child will participate.
We cannot late-enter athletes who sign up after the deadline. Please commit to swim meets proactively.
2024 Mike Brotherton Intrasquad:
Who should Attend:
- Any and all IFLYers
Registration Deadline (on the IFLY website): May 26th
2024 JR Armbruster:
Who should Attend:
- Pre-Team, DEV, AG1, AG2, JR1, JR2:P (if age appropriate)
- Athletes ages 12&U
Registration Deadline (on the IFLY website): April 28th
We will offer morning, timed final sessions for JR Armbruster. Meet information will be released this week.
Connect with IFLY: Social Media
Looking for more information about our team? Follow us on social media!
Instagram: @iowaflyerswimclub
Facebook: Private Group- IFLY Parent Group
Call for Parent Advisory Committee Members:
The purpose of the IFLY Parent Advisory Committee is to provide an avenue of feedback for the parents of club participants (and Masters participants) regarding the general operation of the swim club to University of Iowa Recreational Services staff.
Since IFLY is a program operated by Recreational Services, the committee does not function as a board of directors. The committee is advisory in nature rather than a decision-making authority. The Committee consists of up to nine members who serve three-year terms and represent various training groups within the IFLY program. Committee meetings are held quarterly (typically September, December, March, June). Meetings are open to all IFLY club members for observation.
This Fall, we will accept applications for three new PAC positions.
IFLY family members who are invested in the team’s performance/direction are encouraged to apply. PAC members are tasked with various roles and responsibilities to help ensure continued high-quality youth programming. We encourage all interested members to apply.
Application Link: CLICK HERE
