WEST Weekly
Dear Swimmers and Parents,
Welp, there goes September. It’s already October, Halloween and Thanksgiving aren’t too far out and we are entering meet season! Its starting to get cold at night, so please make sure your kids are dressed warm after practice. There’s a ton of germs going around, so stay hydrated, take your vitamins and get enough rest.
WEST Athlete featured in Seattle Times
Maddie Pressler was featured in an article for Jackson High School swimming. We are very proud of her achievements and humble attitude. Click here to read the article.
Garage Sale – THIS SATURDAY!
We will be accepting donations all-day Friday, Oct 3rd for our annual Fall Garage and Bake Sale. We ask that all families help by donating used items or a baked item to sell. We will also need some volunteers (although it does not count towards your meet volunteer requirement). Please use the Job Sign-Up found by clicking here.
Officials Clinic – THIS SATURDAY!
WEST really needs new entry-level Stroke and Turn Officials in order to host efficient swim meets. You will find it rewarding and enjoyable to volunteer as a swimming official (great people to work with, great seats at the pool, a better understanding of swimming and great food).
The next Stroke and Turn Clinic is THIS Saturday (Oct 4th) between 9-12am at the Mill Creek Community Association building (next to WEST). Please contact Dan Limberg ([email protected], 425-583-7672) or Ron Van Pool ([email protected]) to sign up. The $10 clinic fee and registration fees are reimbursed by WEST. For more information, please contact Dan Limberg or another WEST Swimming Official.
October Challenge Next Weekend
Entries have been sent for the October Challenge. All groups, except Senior Elite will be participating. Entries are found by clicking the “Swim Team” tab and then clicking on “Meet Entries”.
New Swimmer Volunteer Program for Senior & Senior Elite Athletes
We are starting a volunteer program for our athletes to get community service. They will volunteer to help coach our Pre-Competitive Team on Saturdays from 12:30-1:30pm. We have a sign-up sheet posted next to the door exiting the pool area. We need 3 swimmers each Saturday and 6 swimmers on the last Saturday of each month. This is a great way to get some coaching experience, community service and give back to our next generation of swimmers! Speak with Coach Bryan for more details.
Fitter & Faster Tour Coming to Kirkland, Space Available at the 11 and Under session.
The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour will be hosting an “Essentials of Fast Freestyle & Efficient Clinic” for athletes ages 11 & under on Oct 25th, in Kirkland, WA (Juanita Aquatics Center 10601 NE 132nd St. Kirkland, WA, 98034). There will be two three-time Olympians Kara Lynn Joyce (2004, 2008, 2012) and Klete Keller (2000, 2004, 2008) working with athletes in and out of the pool on technique, racing skills, nutrition and mental performance. Parents are also welcome to attend and take photos, ask questions and learn from the experience as well. Our team has been given a special discount code for the first 20 participants who sign up before Wednesday, October 8th. Please use the promo code WEST for a $10 discount when you register. Here is the link to register: Essentials of Fast & Efficient Freestyle (11 & Under).
Happy Swimming!
Coach Nick
