Machine Aquatics Team Update 10.25.2023
Machine Aquatics Team Update 10.25.2023
In this issue:
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Upcoming Meets
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TYR Tech Suit Fitting - Sunday, October 28 - 2 - 4 pm
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Safe Sport Training Schedule
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Swimming in College Seminar
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Parent Article
Upcoming Meet Information
Click here for the 2023-24 Competition Schedule (PDF).
Click here for the Machine Google Calendar.
*IF YOUR SWIMMER IS MISSING TIMES IN TEAM UNIFY, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]. Summer swim times do not count for year-round swimming.
NOVA Senior Invite - Parent Travel Meet
October 27-29, 2023
NOVA Aquatics Center - Regency, 100 NOVA Way, Richmond, VA 23238
Individual events: $5.50 Swimmer surcharge: $2.50 per person
Qualifying Time Standards apply - PVS SC Junior Champs cut. Coach Approval Required
NOVA SENIOR INVITE ENTRIES ARE CLOSED.
NOVA Senior Invite Meet Page
NOVA Senior Invite Psych Sheet
NOVA Senior Invite Estimated Timeline
NOVA Senior Invite Warm-up Assignments
NOVA Senior Invite Meet Announcement
Rockhopper Mini Meet - MD SWIMMERS ONLY
October 29, 2023
Fairland Aquatic Center - 13820 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707
Per Swimmer Surcharge: $5.00 Individual event fee: $6.00
Open to 10&U MD swimmers ONLY
ROCK HOPPER ENTRIES ARE CLOSED.
Click HERE for the Rockhopper Estimated Timeline
Click HERE for the Rockhopper Psych Sheet
Click HERE to volunteer at the Rockhopper Mini Meet
Warm-up: 7:00 am; Events: Event start will be moved up to 7:55 am
HOKI Thanksgiving Invite - 13&O Swimmers - Parent Travel Meet
November 3-5, 2023
Christiansburg Aquatic Center - 595 N Franklin St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Per Swimmer Surcharge: $2.50 Individual Event Fee: $9.00
Open to 13&O Swimmers ONLY
Click HERE for the HOKI Invite Meet Announcement
HOKI INVITE ENTRIES ARE CLOSED
FINAL Meet Director’s Entry Report - as of Oct 25
FINAL Meet Entry FEES Report - as of Oct 25
PVS November Open
November 10-12, 2023
Individual event fee: $5.00 Per Swimmer Surcharge: $5.00
Click HERE for the November Open Meet Announcement
MD Sites for November Open are at:
Fairland Aquatic Center - 13820 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707
Click HERE for the Nov Open (MD) Entry Report (as of Oct 25)
Click HERE for the Nov Open (MD) Entry Fees Report (as of Oct 25)
VA Sites for November Open are at:
Providence Rec Center - 7525 Marc Dr. Falls Church, VA 22046
Click HERE for the Nov Open (VA) Entry Report (as of Oct 25)
Click HERE for the Nov Open (VA) Entry Fees Report (as of Oct 25)
NOVEMBER OPEN ENTRIES ARE CLOSED
ISCA Fall Championship Invite - 12&U Swimmers Parent Travel Meet
November 17-19, 2023
Hampton Virginia Aquaplex - 1908 Coliseum Dr. ǀ Hampton, VA 23666
Meet Entry Fees are $100-$130/swimmer
Open to 12&U Swimmers ONLY
Click HERE for the ISCA Fall Championship Invite Meet Announcement
Click HERE for Hotel information
ISCA FALL CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1
Odd Ball Challenge - 10&U MD SWIMMERS ONLY
November 18-19, 2023
Fairland Aquatic Center - 13820 Old Gunpowder Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
Individual event fee: $ 8.00
Open to 10&U MD Swimmers ONLY
Click HERE for the Odd Ball Challenge Meet Announcement
Click HERE to enter the Odd Ball Challenge
ODD BALL CHALLENGE ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31
Pilgrim Mini Meet - 10&U VA SWIMMERS ONLY
November 19, 2023
Dulles South Recreation Center - 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, VA 20152
Per Swimmer Surcharge: $5.00 Individual event fee: $7.50
Open to 10&U VA Swimmers ONLY
Click HERE for the Pilgrim Mini Meet Announcement
Click HERE to enter the Pilgrim Mini Meet
PILGRIM MINI MEET ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31
TYR Tech Suit Fittings at Machine
Our first of two TYR TECH SUIT DAYS is this Saturday, October 28th from 2:00- 4:00 PM at the Machine Performance Center, 204D Mill St., Vienna, VA 22180. Our TYR Representative, Joe Eiden, will be onsite at the Machine Performance Center to assist in proper sizing and suit type as we prepare for the upcoming Championship Season. Swimmers will be fitted for tech suits. Suits will be available for purchase with our team discount applied.
If you can not make it in person, you can still order online with the team discount. Information and pricing for all suits is below.
Online Directions to Order
1. Go to TEAMS.TYR.COM
2. Click create an account
3. Use access code MACHAQ25
4. Email [email protected] with any questions
U12 Compliant Thresher Suit
Male: $112.49 ($149.99 retail)
Female: $149.99 ($199.99 retail)
13& Over Tech Suits
Invictus:
Male: $187.49 ($249.99 retail)
Female: $262.49 ($349.99 retail)
Avictor:
Male: $262.49 ($349.99 retail)
Female: $374.99 ($499.99 retail)
Venzo:
Male: $299.99 ($399.99 retail)
Female: $449.99 ($599.99 retail)
Shockwave:
Male: $299.99 ($399.99 retail)
2023 Safe Sport Club Recognition Training
The USA Swimming Safe Sport Club Recognition program allows a USA Swimming member club to demonstrate its commitment to creating a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members through the development and implementation of club governance measures, Safe Sport policies and reporting mechanisms, Safe Sport best practices and training to athletes and parents.
For Parents:
For Athletes:
For Coaches:
Please note, October training times were adjusted to accommodate our Western Zone members.
Looking to Swim in College?
College Swimming Meeting - Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Machine is pleased to announce that Joel Schoenfeld, Managing Director of Sport Development at USA Swimming will be our speaker this year on College Swimming. Prior to Joel’s tenure of leading the Sport Development Team at USAS, he was the Executive Director of the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America, in addition to a long history of coaching in the club and collegiate world. We will share additional details in the weeks to come, but make sure to mark your calendar for this great event.
This event is open to all current Freshman - Senior students within Machine.
Parent Article of the Week
As we move through the season, we will share articles about swimming, nutrition, athlete development and other subjects that we think are interesting and will be helpful. Getting the most from swimming requires full participation by all of the parties involved, including swimmers, parents and coaches.
Here is our latest article for the season, 5 Things for Parents to Avoid When Cultivating Grit.
