WEST Weekly

Dear WEST Swim Folk,
 
Almost halfway into October and meet season has begun! We had some great swims and many time drops at last weekend’s October Challenge, congratulations to all WEST swimmers that competed.
 
Thank you to all the parents that attended our Parent Meetings last week. If you missed the meeting, here is a copy of the handout that was discussed.
 
Schedule Changes Posted to Website – Click Here
We have been updating the Hours/Schedule tab of the website each week with any schedule changes that may come up. Please check back frequently and scroll to the bottom of the page.
 
WEST Home Meet THIS WEEKEND
We have posted job sign-ups for this weekend’s meet ( click here). This is a great opportunity for all our NEW families to learn what goes into running a meet, before we host our big Age Group Invite in November.
 
Friday – Distance Meet
Select swimmers from Challenge, Accelerate, Senior and Elite will race this Friday night in either the 1650 Freestyle or 400 IM. Warm-ups are 3:15 and Meet start at 4pm. Heats will run fast to slow.
Senior & Senior Elite: No Practice
Explore, Pre-Comp, Challenge & Accelerate: Normal Practice (for those not swimming @ Distance Meet)
Discover: will start @ 6:30 instead
 
Saturday – Pentathlon
Swimmers from ALL Groups will race a 5 event pentathlon. 12 and under swimmers will compete in 50s of stroke, 100 free and 100 IM. 13 and over swimmers will compete in 100s of strokes, 200 free and 200 IM. 1pm warm-ups and 2pm meet start.
Pre-Comp, Senior & Senior Elite: Normal Practice (for those NOT swimming @ Pentathlon)
Explore, Discover, Challenge, Accelerate: No Practice
 
Happy Swimming and good luck to all WEST swimmers!
 
Coach Nick