WEST Weekly

Tim Senholtz

Hello WEST,

Read on for this week’s info & schedule changes:

 

Saturday SwimFit & PreComp: Moved to Sunday

Saturday practice for SwimFit & PreCompwill be MOVED to Sunday due to the club swim meet at WEST. That means ALL PreComp and SwimFit will practice together on Sunday 9/19 at their normally scheduled time.

When it comes to cancellations, WEST policy for Team, PreComp, and SwimFit are that there may be 2 cancellations per month due to meets, etc. If cancellations exceeds 2 in a month, we will credit back any affected groups accordingly.

 

WEST Age Group & Senior Intersquad Meet - this Saturday!

Meet information is posted here. Coach Bryan will be sending out an email shortly for Volunteers - great way to watch your swimmer compete. This meet will be an amazing start to our season :)

 

Finalizing Accounts & Billing

We have been going through and auditing all accounts and encountered minor speed bumps. If any team families have experienced difficulties with On Deck, please try logging out and logging back into the app. If your have been placed into the incorrect billing/roster group, we are in the process of making those corrections. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]. Thanks for your patience!

 

Lap Swim Closures due to HS Meets

On days that WEST will be hosting a high school meet at our pool, lap swim will end at 1:30pm. This will be in effect through February. For full schedule for girls season click here - boys season will be updated as we approach November.

 

WEST is Hiring!

We are hiring all positions for Swim Instructors & Lifeguards - full time schedules available, pending candidate availability. Starting pay ranges between $15 - $25 / hour, based on experience and performance. More information can be found on our website > Employment (click here) 

As mentioned in previous emails, we may need to close weekend lap swim pending on staffing. We will announce any changes as we approach the weekend.

 

Good Luck to Coach Theresa!

Best of luck to Theresa and any other lap swimmers competing this weekend at the Washington 70.3 Half Iron Man! The event will be held in Maple Valley and you can follow Theresa's journey on the Athlete Tracker App. These athletes will be doing a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run - way to go!

 

Officials Are Needed in PNS

PNS Needs More Officials!  The PNS Officials Committee has created a full schedule of clinics at all levels for the Fall: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE The COVID pandemic has significantly reduced the numbers of officials so new volunteers are needed not only for WEST, but also for PNS.

 

PNS DEI Athlete For Change Workshop - begins this weekend!

PNS will now be hosting a DEI training for our Athletes called the "PNS Athletes for Change Workshop" this September and October.

This zoom workshop takes athletes on a journey that explores the human constructs of power and marginalization based on identity; and how youth can influence positive human change. Participants will learn how to recognize how our own experiences shape our judgement of others; and how to leverage such awareness to forge more inclusive spaces. 

 

This curriculum is appropriate for athletes ages 15-22 years old. Athletes representing all teams, backgrounds, and swimming levels are encouraged to register. This workshop is hosted by the PNS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and provided at no cost to participants.

 

Below is the session schedule:

  • Sunday, September 19 @ 4-6pm

  • Sunday, September 26 @ 4-6pm

  • Sunday, October 10 @ 4-6pm

  • Sunday, October 17 @ 4-6pm

 

Questions? Contact our PNS DEI Vice Chair

Registration Link: www.truclusion.com/pns

 

Happy Swimming!

-WEST Coaching Staff