SEASON OPENER - Weekly Update 09/05 - 09/11 - IMPORTANT MUST READ
Hello Team,
Welcome back to all of our returning members and welcome to all of our new members. The SSC Family is growing and so is our program! Thanks to everyone for being such a big part of our mission here at SSC to provide the best possible value in swimming, empowering our athletes to be confident and prepared for all matters of life, and in facilitating the best possible experiences for these young athletes in and out of the water. I am proud to call Sachem Swim Club my home and proud of each of our members and the unique value that they bring to the table.
We are looking forward to kicking off this new year with our new fall practice schedule. Please bear in mind that the estimated schedule is always subject to change and to read the ENTIRETY of each weekly update for details and potential changes on the upcoming week. Please also note that the Fall Schedule will likely not look the same throughout the year. Each season we are required to coordinate pool use and practice schedules with each of the school programs. We will continue to bring you the best possible estimations ahead of time to help out with planning. Please have patience, please communicate with myself or the SSC Board of Directors, and please plan your extracurriculars accordingly. We are happy to work with any swimmer or family!
Members can click here to view our estimated fall practice schedule on our website. Please check your training group's daily practice schedule there and note the date at the top of the practice schedule. This will be updated periodically. Additional schedule info is included below.
Team Gear
Additionally, we have updated the recommended gear and practice equipment at each training group. Please click here to access our team-recommended gear for each group. The link will take you to our website which will link you to a PDF with additional clickable links to equipment purchasing options. Below in this email is information for our TYR rep, Isabelle, who can also assist you with any equipment purchases.
Seniors, Juniors, Novice, and Developmental groups are required to have swimming training equipment in addition to the basic cap, suit, and goggles. Please check your group equipment list for the appropriate recommended team gear and restock on items that you may now need or that may need replacing. Feel free to contact Coach Kyle with any questions regarding equipment purchases. If you purchase equipment not included on the recommended list, please be sure to review the equipment with Coach Kyle beforehand (especially snorkels)!
The SSC BOD currently has a small surplus of various suits left over from last season that we are looking to distribute at a 50% discount to anyone interested. If you would like to inquire about a discounted team suit, please send all inquiries to the [email protected] email account and include your Parent Name, Phone #, Swimmer Name, and Swimmer Suit size.
Updated Group Standards
Please note that we have updated the group standards which can be viewed at the links provided below:
Beginners: Group Description & Move Up Standards
Beginner Plus: Group Description & Move Up Standards
Developmental: Group Description & Move Up Standards
Novice: Group Description & Move Up Standards
Juniors: Group Description & Move Up Standards
Seniors: Group Description & Move Up Standards
Please note that as our program continues to grow, we will continue to revise these standards as needed. There is always some level of nuance involved in these group standards, with move-ups, etc., but we ask that you familiarize yourself with the general group standards and use them as a means of goal setting moving forward.
Thanks all for your continued work commitment to our athletes and to our program. We couldn't do what we do without each of you!
Looking forward to another great season!
Thanks!
Coach Kyle
SSC Practice Schedule Week of 09/05-09/11
Special Practice Notes/Reminders:
1.Beginner/Beginner Plus - Please note the change to the Season Start Date. And the information below regarding the additional practice option:
We have had an amazing turnout for this year’s Fall Beginner Program and we are currently at capacity for the Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 classes. Due to this overwhelmingly positive turnout, we are adding a Beginner 3 class and will be pushing the start date of the Fall Beginner and Beginner Plus Programs to begin on Tuesday 09/13, Wednesday 09/14, and Thursday 09/15, respectively. Please review the updated practice information below and please contact Coach Kyle at [email protected] and CC SSC Treasurer Allen Wone at [email protected] if you wish to edit your Beginner Class assignment. Any changes in schedule will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please see below for NEW Practice times and locations for all groups.
The Beginner Practice Schedule is As Follows:
Beginner 1 (Begins 09/14)
- Wednesday 5:15 - 6:00pm @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
- Saturday 9:15 - 10:00am @SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Beginner 2 (Begins 09/14)
- Wednesday 6:15 - 7:00pm @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
- Saturday 10:15 - 11:00am @SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Beginner 3 (Begins 09/13)
- Tuesday 5:15 - 6:00pm @ BROOKHAVEN ROE YMCA
- Saturday 11:15 - 12:00pm @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
The Beginner Plus Schedule is as Follows:
Beginner Plus 1 (Begins 09/15)
- Thursday 5:00 - 6:00pm @ BROOKHAVEN ROE YMCA
- Saturday 8:00 - 9 :00am @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Beginner Plus 2 (Begins 09/15)
- Thursday 6:00 - 7:00pm @ BROOKHAVEN ROE YMCA
- Saturday 8:00 - 9 :00am @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
*Please Note: We will no longer be beginning our season on Saturday, September 10th. All groups will start the following practice week based on the group you have signed up for.
If you have not yet registered for the new season, please do so ASAP as spaces are almost full!
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for our Fall Beginner and/or Beginner Plus programs. PLEASE REGISTER ON A COMPUTER, DO NOT USE OUR MOBILE WEBSITE FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
The pricing for each program is as follows:
Beginner - $365 + $25 admin fee
Beginner Plus - $430 + $25 admin fee
2.Projected Practice Schedules now included in our website:
Please click here to view the practice schedule for Fall 2022.
3. AM Swimming Opportunities:
SSC Swimmers 13+: Morning Swim Practices are now being offered on Tuesday and Thursday for the Fall Season for any 13+ SSC Swimmers interested in getting an additional practice done, or who cannot maintain the required number of practices in each group for whatever reason. This is an amenity we are extending to any interested 13+ swimmer to help provide greater opportunity for growth in swimming!
4. Special Notes for New Senior Schedule:
Please note that this fall we are exploring some additional training opportunities for specialization as well as additional opportunities to train in the mornings. For the Fall Season, we will be trialing a specialized practice schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. Drylands will remain the same for each, but the practice content will help you train with a greater focus on your preferred events. We will be offering this twice a week for the fall season as a means to accommodate a very large and active senior group, as well as to allow our very busy senior Swimmers a more convenient practice schedule that produces greater outcomes by increasing your time in the water. You will be permitted to pick your preferred practice and the strokes, distances, or disciplines will be shared weekly in the practice schedule. If you cannot make one, please make the other! Again, this is a trial and is subject to change so please take advantage!
TEAM EVENTS, CLINICS, MEETS
1.Fitter and Faster Turns & Underwaters Swim Camp
Hi Team!
We are excited to announce we will be welcoming back Fitter and Faster for a Turns & Underwaters Swim Camp on October 22 & 23!
As the host we get the first opportunity to sign up. Please keep in mind that session sizes are limited. And have consistently sold out in the past. So, please sign up soon.
There will be two sessions each day, one for swimmers ages 12 and under and one for swimmers ages 13 and older. Each age group will have their own registration page. The curriculum each day will be:
October 22: The Fifth Stroke - Underwaters
October 23: Fast Flip Turns, Open Turns, Crossovers & Finishes
12&under swimmers:CLICK HERE for details and registration
13&over swimmers:CLICK HERE for details and registration
If you have any questions about the event email Michael Plantamura at [email protected] and he will help you out!
See you there!
-Coach Kyle
2.HEAT Sports Speed and Agility Camps 09/04, 09/11
Back by popular demand is our SSC Team Dryland Clinics with HEAT Sports. These dryland clinics will seek to educate our athletes on how to apply dryland movements and exercises that benefit the swimming athlete and will provide an opportunity for cross training and athletic improvement that will translate specifically to swimming. These clinics are intended to be a fun team activity and an amenity for furthering oneself in the sport of swimming.
Upcoming Clinics:
SUNDAY 09/04 - Click Here to Sign up *Max 18 Participants*
SUNDAY 09/11 - Click Here to Sign Up *Max 18 Participants*
Waiver:
Please CLICK HERE to print out a HEAT Sports Waiver. Every participant must complete a waiver in order to participate.
Please be sure to note that the limit on # of individuals per session is currently set to 18! First Come, First Served. If you do not get a spot, please email Coach Kyle and we may add additional opportunities based on demand.
All payments will go directly to Coach Rob at HEAT Sports and must be in cash. Venmo is available if absolutely necessary! There is a $25.00 drop in fee per session for each individual and this rate is for SSC Swimmers ONLY.
Looking forward to seeing you there!!
Parents - There will be NO SPECTATING ALLOWED from inside of the gym! No video or cameras are allowed. Drop-offs only. There is a space behind the building to park and the facility has large garage doors on that end so you can park and watch from your vehicles if desired.
Group Reminds
All parents and swimmers are encouraged to join your respective group remind class. We will share things with the group like cut times, weekly updates, reminders, and swimming content to help keep everyone up to date and expand on our communications as a program. Many athletes already have this app set up for their school assignments! Swimmers under 17 must have parental supervision when communicating directly to a class owner.
Seniors: remind.com/join/sscseni
Juniors: remind.com/join/sscjr
Novice: remind.com/join/sscnov
Developmental: remind.com/join/sscdev
TYR TEAM NEWSLETTER
Swimmers, Parents, and Coaches,
With swimmers back in the pool already or with the first practice right around the corner, take stock of your equipment bag and practice suits. You can use your team store to gear up on new equipment with your team discount!
Also be sure to check your store for your custom team apparel and stock up so you are ready to show off your team spirit for the upcoming season. If you are interested in putting together a group order for special items like the SunDefense or Airtec apparel, reach out to your TYR rep to get that started.
Best,
Isabelle
Team Store Password: SACH21
SSC Team Discount Code: SACH25
SSC Board of Directors - Important information Reminders
Dear SSC Families,
Seniors and Juniors returned to the pool this past on Monday, August 22nd
Developmental and Novice will return after the start of the Sachem CSD school year on September 7th.
As you may or may not be aware, USA Swimming is implementing major changes in their IT systems beginning this fall. As we await further details from USA Swimming and Metro, we have been asked to not register returning swimmers at this time with USA Swimming.
Returning swimmers existing membership is good through December 31, 2022. All competitive groups, Developmental through Seniors will be automatically registered for the next season using he new rates for 2022-2023.
Returning swimmers will be registered in the group they are currently in and enrolled in the same payment plan as you selected for this season at the new rates (see below). If your child moves up a group, they will be placed in their new group at those rates.
The rates for 2022-2023 are as follows (10% discount off these rates to Payment In Full or 3 payments by November 1):
Seniors:
2021-2022 - $2056
2022-2023 - $2165 ($196.81 monthly)
Juniors:
2021-2022 - $1806
2022-2023 - $1903 ($164.18 monthly)
Novice:
2021-2022 - $1595
2022-2023 - $1685 ($153.18 monthly)
Developmental:
2021-2022 - $1395
2022-2023 - $1475 ($134.10 monthly)
As part of the changes from USA Swimming, registration and insurance fees will be paid directly to USA Swimming by you.
All Parents will receive a link from the club on how to register their swimmers with USA Swimming at some point this year.
New members will receive their links first later this week.
The expected cost for registration will be approximately $80 (subject to change).
Payment Due Dates: (Your card on file will be used)
Payment in Full - September 1, 2022.
Payment in 3 Payments - September 1, 2022, October 1, 2022 and November 1, 2022.
Monthly Payment Plan - First payment - September 1, 2022 - Last Payment - July 1, 2023.
Multiple Sibling Discount -
We are happy to announce the sibling discount!!!!!
Any family with 2 or more swimmers(siblings) in the competitive levels (Developmental thru Seniors) will receive an additional 10% discount on top of any other discount. The 10% discount will be applicable to the swimmers in the lowest competitive levels.
If you would like to change payment plans or have other financial questions, please contact Allen Wone at [email protected] with your changes and/or questions.
Sincerely,
The SSC Board of Directors
Brian, Shannon, Allen, Amanda & Matt
