October Newsletter

MAC Swimming

Dear Moons Aquatics Club Members,

We hope this newsletter finds you in good spirits and high energy as we approach the end of the year. Here are some important updates and reminders for our members:

1. No Swim Dates for the 2023-2024 Season:

Please note that there will be no swim sessions on the following dates:

October 31

November 22, 23, 24, 25

December 21-31

January 1, 13, 14, 15

February 17, 18. 19

March 23-31 (Spring Break)

April 1,2 (Spring Break)

May 25, 26, 27

2. Cancelled Practices:

No practices on November 10, 11, 12 due to the November Open Swim Meet. Participants in the meet need not make up these sessions. For other swimmers, makeup sessions will be available during Thanksgiving week extra practice and winter break intensive training without fees or any scheduled class. Please contact Coach Jeong Moon Young for scheduling.

Thanksgiving Week Extra Practice for Swim Team

Join us for extra swim sessions during Thanksgiving week!

Dates: Nov 22 & Nov 24

Time: 8am-10am

Location: Manassas Park Community Center

Fee: $30/ session

3. Upcoming Championships

After the December NCAP Championship, we will be participating in the RMSC Championship from December 14-17. Note that our team will not be participating in the finals of the RMSC Championship. Coaches will schedule morning sessions when available, so please plan accordingly.

4. Championship Swim Cap

Swimmers who achieve the RMSC Championship time standards will receive a free black dome cap or non-wrinkle swim cap provided by the club.

5. Snorkel Requirement for Swim Team and Mini Team

Starting from October 16, all swim team and mini team members are required to have a snorkel. Please ensure it's a youth size, as adult-sized snorkels might be uncomfortable for swimmers under 10 years old.

6. Winter Break Intensive Training

We are organizing intensive training sessions, including dryland exercises, during the winter break. (Dryland will be available to swimmers currently attending dryland sessions.)

The Winter Break Intensive Training is available to Swim Team with additional lesson fee. Some swimmers in Mini team can be join with coach's approval. Please note that the schedule might be subject to change based on pool availability.

Whole session: $200
Per session: $30

Winter Break Intensive Double Practice Schedule

	Morning Practice		Evening Practice
	TIME	LOCATION	TIME	LOCATION
DEC 18, MON	8-10am	TBD(MP or DSR)	As scheduled
DEC 19 ,TUE	8-10am	TBD(MP or DSR)	As scheduled
DEC 20, WED	8-10am	TBD(MP or DSR)	As scheduled
DEC 21, THU	8-10am	TBD(MP or DSR)	Evening Practice	TBD(MP or DSR)
DEC 22, FRI	8-10am	TBD(MP or DSR)	Evening Practice	TBD(MP or DSR)
DEC 23, SAT	8-10:30am	TBD(MP or DSR)	No afternoon practice
DEC 24, SUN	10-12:30pm	TBD(MP or DSR)	No afternoon practice
DEC 25, MON	NO swim date
DEC 26, TUE	8-10am	MP	Evening Practice	TBD(MP or DSR)
DEC 27, WED	8-10am	MP	Evening Practice	TBD(MP or DSR)
DEC 28, THU	8-10am	MP	Evening Practice	TBD(MP or DSR)
DEC 29, FRI	8-10am	MP	Evening Practice	TBD(MP or DSR)
DEC 30, SAT	8-10:30am	TBD(MP or DSR)	No afternoon practice
DEC 31, SUN	10-12:30pm	TBD(MP or DSR)	No afternoon practice
JAN 1, MON	NO swim date