WEST Weekly
Hello WEST Community,
Sun always follows the rain! Read on for this week’s info:
Upcoming Meet :Dick La Fave - This Friday, Saturday & Sunday!
Attending swimmers: please watch for an email from Coach Carlene that will have all the information you need.
Other info can be found on our event page on PNS or our website
Weekend Schedule at WEST:
Friday, 4/29:
Senior: NO PM Practice
Accelerate (not at meet): 4:00 - 5:30 swim
Challenge (not at meet): 4:00 - 5:30 swim
Discover: 4:00 - 5:30 swim
Explore: No Dryland, 6:30 - 7:30pm
PreComp, SwimFit, Lap Swim will run as normal.
Saturday 4/30:
Due to staff being at the meet, programming will be interrupted on Saturday & we apologize for the inconvenience
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Senior, Accelerate, Challenge, Discover, Explore, Embark: NO PRACTICE
PreComp & SwimFit: NO PRACTICE
Swim Lessons, and Lap Swim will run as normal
Parking Lot Safety Reminder:
With warmer weather, we want to remind everyone of good safety habits when driving:
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Please do not drop off swimmers earlier than 15 minutes before their scheduled practice / lesson.
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Swim Lessons: parents are expected to be on WEST premises for swim lessons.
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Children should not be playing unsupervised in the parking lot. Children are allowed to congregate in the green room and front entryway outside. If children are found playing in the parking lot, they will be asked to wait with their parents. Children should not play on the landscaping and trees to avoid injuries / damage to landscaping.
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Lock cars, and keep valuables locked in lockers or safely put away in a bag on deck. WEST is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Please keep lights on and drive safely when navigating the parking lot. Follow all marked traffic signs and DO NOT IDLE at the entrance. Please park in a designated parking spot to keep the right of way clear.
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Please report any suspicious behavior to WEST management immediately.
Parent Coaching Reminder
As the weather warms up and members begin bringing their swimmers from lessons, team or non-comp to the pool, we want to give a friendly reminder on WEST’s stance on parent coaching as outlined in our organization’s handbook.
Parents must NOT attempt to coach their child, as this leads to a breakdown in the swimmer’s support triangle (coach, parent, athlete) which causes confusion, can hinder progress and decrease the “fun”. We believe it is crucial for swimmers to develop personal ownership and a strong love for the sport from the beginning, so any additional time spent in the water should be FUN and the swimmer’s choice!
Our goal is the long term success of each individual swimmer. Lap swim / open swim should focus on fun and enjoyment of the sport, so asking your swimmer to show them the skills they are learning keeps lap/open swim fun and enjoyable for everyone.
For further information, click here to read our Guidance for Parents located on our team policies & Forms page OR contact your group coach!
REMINDERS that have already been sent out:
Summer Team Registration is Now Open!
Summer team is a fun way to get swimmers excited to join Pre-Comp, SwimFit, & other training groups at WEST and in our local area! It’s also great for high schoolers who are interested in training through the off season!
Summer Team is a great introduction to competitive swimming in a fun, safe environment and we highly recommend it to all PreComp and SwimFit swimmers who wish to continue training through the summer at WEST.
Click here to learn more or to register.
***Summer Team is NOT for our current year round club team swimmers.
Employment Opportunities at WEST
As WEST gears up for summer, we are always looking for instructors and lifeguards to join our staff. Think you know someone who is right for our crew? Send them our flier that can be found on this link here.
Happy Swimming!
-WEST Coaching Staff
