Coaches Note 07-20-10
Happy Tuesday everyone! We have a lot going on this week and next, so here we go:
Inland Empire Long Course Championships—July 30-August 1: Witter Pool, Spokane, WA
LAST CALL FOR CHAMPS ENTRIES! Entries are due tonight before 8 PM. The meet does require qualifying times, which can be viewed here. If you are still confused or not quite sure about the qualifying times, enter anyway, and send Keddy a note—he’ll figure it all out for you. Please don’t miss this opportunity to compete at a championship meet in our own backyard!
Senior Sectional Championships—July 20-24: Gresham, Oregon
Coach Kevin is off this week with six swimmers (Coach Rory, Mitchell Beck, Melissa Kirby, Madi Lydig, Carlie McGregor, and Rachel Millet) to compete at sectionals. This is the fastest meet in the Pacific Northwest, and consistently features past and future Olympians. Our squad is ready to roll, and will hopefully return with some amazing swims and some solid time drops. If you are interested in checking their efforts, please click here for RealTime results. Good luck!
Practice Changes
Due to the fact that two of our four coaches will be gone this week, we have modified the practice schedule so Coach Keddy and Coach Ariana don’t go crazy. Please click here to view the complete schedule.
There are two big changes to highlight:
1) NO PRACTICE FOR ANY GROUP ON THURSDAY NIGHT DUE TO ANOTHER WHITWORTH FUNCTION
2) No Regional & Age Group Dryland on Wednesday and Friday.
Remember, Monday, August 2 begins our August practice schedule of morning practices only at Witter Pool.
Good-bye Coach Ariana!!! PARTY—July 28
Thursday, July 29 is Coach Ariana’s final day with team! After over 5 years of coaching the Waves, she is moving to China to teach at an International School in Ningbo. We will have a good-bye party during practice on Wednesday, July 28. Help thank Coach Ariana for her years working with our kids and help send her off in style on her China-adventure.
Fall Kickoff: September 13 & 14
We will start our fall schedule on Monday, September 13 for new swimmers and on Tuesday, September 14 for returning swimmers. If you know of any person or family who may want to join, please let them know that our fall tryouts begin at 5:30 PM on Monday, September 13. You can also direct them to our website so they can contact us, and double check the fall schedule.
For all returning swimmers, practices will resume at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 14.
A busy 2 weeks; let us know if there are any questions or concerns you may have. Again, this has been a fantastic summer, and a lot that has to do with our swimmers and parents; we can’t say thank you enough for your efforts. Have a great week!
Kevin & Keddy
