09/10 - 09/18 SSC Weekly Update
Hello Team,
What a week! It was so great to see the amazing turnout this week and to see many faces we haven’t seen in a little while! We are fired up about the upcoming season and excited about how sharp the swimmers are looking already!
This week there are a few changes to the schedule, a few events to be aware of, and a parent meeting has been added on Saturday 09/17/22 for all parents of Developmental, Novice, Junior, and Seniors.
Beginner and Beginner Plus - A few emails have gone out related to the new start date of the Beginner and Beginner Plus. Please review the schedule below to be sure you are going to the correct practice and location.
IMPORTANT - Facility Information and Updates:
We have been informed by the Sachem School District that the buildings will all be locked as per the new security protocols. The security and custodial staff will be opening up the entries to the facilities just before the beginning of each of our practice sessions. We ask for your patience and cooperation with this protocol and encourage all members to arrive on time so that you are not locked out of the buildings. In the event that you are locked out of the facilities, please contact the Sachem CSD Security office and notify them that you need to get into the building. Their number is 631-467-8729.
Below are facility entering and exiting directions for our team:
Sachem High School East: 177 Granny Road, Farmingville, NY 11738
Directions for entering the Facility: Take the road up the hill and park in the lot between the Football Field and the Capital Stairs (The big staircase on the side of the building). Enter the building through the doors at the top of the capital stairs. Once inside, take the hallway on your right side all the way down to the end. Head down the staircase and the pool is on your immediate left-hand side. Please exit the facility in the same way that you came in!
Sachem High School North: 212 Smith Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, 11779
Directions for entering the facility: Enter the school property via Smith Road and follow the road clockwise (left) around the building. Follow the road until it turns back toward the entrance and park in the small lot behind the building (between the soccer field nets and the southwest corner of the building). If you hit the tennis courts, you've gone too far. Once parked, walk toward the tennis courts and enter the facility through the side door between the courts and the softball field. Once inside, follow the meandering hallway straight and the pool is on your right-hand side. Please exit the facility in the same way that you came in!
Brookhaven ROE YMCA: 155 Buckley Road, Holtsville, NY 11742
Directions for entering the facility: Park in any marked parking spots in the lot. Enter the facility through the main entrance near the volleyball court. Once in the waiting room, swimmers can use the locker room down the hall or enter the pool directly. Please exit the facility in the same way you came in!
Thank you all for your continued cooperation around these ever-changing school policies.
-Coach Kyle
SSC Practice Schedule Week of 09/12 - 09/18
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 nearly at capacity in all Beginner and Beginner Plus Programs. Due to this overwhelmingly positive turnout, we have added a Beginner 3 class and have pushed 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.
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The Beginner Practice Schedule is As Follows:
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Beginner 1 (Begins 09/14)
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Wednesday 5:15 - 6:00pm @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
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Saturday 9:15 - 10:00am @SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
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Beginner 2 (Begins 09/14)
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Wednesday 6:15 - 7:00pm @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
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Saturday 10:15 - 11:00am @SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
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Beginner 3 (Begins 09/13)
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Tuesday 5:15 - 6:00pm @ BROOKHAVEN ROE YMCA
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Saturday 11:15 - 12:00pm @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
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The Beginner Plus Schedule is as Follows:
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Beginner Plus 1 (Begins 09/15)
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Thursday 5:00 - 6:00pm @ BROOKHAVEN ROE YMCA
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Saturday 8:00 - 9 :00am @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
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Beginner Plus 2 (Begins 09/15)
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Thursday 6:00 - 7:00pm @ BROOKHAVEN ROE YMCA
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Saturday 8:00 - 9 :00am @ SACHEM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
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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. MORNING 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 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 outcome through 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
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 its 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 09/11
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 09/11 - Click Here to Sign Up *Max 18 Participants*
SUNDAY 09/18 - 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.
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
Additional Team Updates:
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
