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Kirsten Berg

Hi everyone, Thanks to those who were able to join us for the Information Session this weekend. For those who couldn’t make it, please reach out to your swimmer(s) coach or contact [email protected] with any questions. The 2024-25 rates are also posted on the website. If you have any questions about what group your swimmer is in, please check out the team roster with the Group Names (e.g. Dolphins, Sharks, Bronze, etc.). You can find the link in the September 15th News item. 2024-25 Season Plan Here is the tentative...

Sara Minogue

Hello, You are invited to our annual fall information session in the Joint Task Force North building (4816 49 St) near RCMP headquarters by Somba Ke park from 9am to noon Saturday, Sept. 21. We'll start with a potluck brunch. Please bring a dish to share and we'll provide the coffee and cutlery. At 10 am, you'll have a chance to learn about our club, our season schedule, expectations and volunteer opportunities. This is your chance to ask any questions about our club and competitive swimming as well as meet...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, The team rosters and swim times have now been posted. We'll spend the first couple of weeks trying these groups out. If you have questions about your swimmer and which level would best suit them, please speak with Coach Carol or Coach Tyree. As always, our goal is to accommodate as many swimmers as we can. We're looking at a big year ahead, with ninety-six athletes in our club! Cubs, Bronze, Silver and Gold swimmers got started last week. Belugas and Sharks join them on Monday, Sept. 16,...

Sara Minogue

Hi, Instead of starting tomorrow, Sept. 9, Gold swimming will be delayed until next week (Sept. 16) for insurance reasons. Other groups will start as planned. Swim rosters and times will be posted by the end of next weekend, following try-outs running Sept. 9/11. New return to swimming dates: Sept. 13 - Cubs, Bronze and Silver Sept. 16 - Gold, Belugas Sept. 18 - Dolphins Gearing up If you're shopping for specialized swimming gear, please note that we're awaiting a new discount code for AllTides. I'll post this as soon...

Sara Minogue

Hello, We still need one early-shift volunteer for this Friday's bingo. For those who don't know, we help run bingos in order to give parents/families opportunities to fundraise for their swimmers. The time slots are 4:30 to 7:30 and 7-10 pm. Each person who works a slot earns $100 towards their swimming fundraising quota or travel fund. Anyone over 16 can volunteer. Contact Angie Viloria with questions or to sign up: 867-444-1231, [email protected] or message her on Facebook. Registration reminder If you haven't already registered your swimmers for the upcoming...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, A reminder to please register your returning swimmer by Sunday, Sept. 1 so we can assign coaches and be ready to fill spots at try-outs taking place on Sept. 11. We're starting swimming early this year because the pool will not be closed for its usual month-long cleanup in September. Gold swimming resumes Sept. 9. Cubs, Bronze, Silver and Gold begin Sept. 13 at the same times as last year. Sharks and Belugas will resume Sept. 16 and all Dolphins Sept. 18. Please feel free to reach out...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, Great news -- we'll be heading back to the water earlier than usual this year because there will be no annual shutdown of the pool in September. That's because we expect the new aquatic centre to open early in the new year!! Registration for returning swimmers is now open. Please register your swimmers by Sept. 1 so that we can assign coaches and be ready to fill spots at try-outs the following week. Try-outs will be held in a drop-on format between 4 and 6:15 pm on Sept....

Sara Minogue

Hi all, We have volunteer opportunities available for our next bingo, Friday, Sept. 6. After that, our next bingo will be on Dec. 12. For those who don't know, we help run bingos in order to give parents/families opportunities to fundraise for their swimmers. The time slots are 4:30 to 7:30 and 7-10 pm. Each person who works a slot earns $100 towards their swimming fundraising quota or travel fund. Anyone over 16 can volunteer. Contact Angie Viloria with questions or to sign up: 867-444-1231, [email protected] or message her on...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, Our club has been invited to help out with Ribfest at the Multiplex this weekend, Aug. 3-5, as a fundraising opportunity. I'm sending this note to see if might have enough volunteers to accept this offer. Western Canada Ribfest is looking for adults and kids over age 12 to help at their event this weekend, which runs: - Friday, 11am to 9pm - Saturday, 11am to 9pm - Sunday, 11am to 7pm Volunteer jobs will include setting up and taking down tables and chairs, clearing tables during the...

Sara Minogue

Hi all, We have volunteer opportunities available for our next bingo, Thursday, Aug. 1. For those who don't know, we help run bingos in order to give parents/families opportunities to fundraise for their swimmers. The time slots are 4:30 to 7:30 and 7-10 pm. Each person who works a slot earns $100 towards their swimming fundraising quota or travel fund. Anyone over 16 can volunteer. Contact Angie Viloria with questions or to sign up: 867-444-1231, [email protected] or message her on Facebook. Claiming travel funds Now that we're at the end...