Barranews March 9 – 15
COVID-19
Message from the Aruba Aquatics Federation (AAF):
"Relaciona cu deteccion di COVID-19 virus na Aruba y e desicion di gobierno pa cancela tur evento publico te dia 31 di maart 2020, Aruba Aquatics Federation (AAF) a dicidi pa cancela y of pospone tur evento programa riba su calendario te cu proximo aviso.
Nos ta kere, como precaucion, den cancela y of pospone nos eventonan, pa asina preveni posibel transmision.
Nos ta consiente di e desapunto cu e desicion aki por causa, pero ta kere cu esaki ta e accion corecto."
We are vigilant and pending the developments of the COVID-19, concerned for the safety of your children, our athletes. Based on the guidance and direction of public health organizations like the WHO and from our government and public health authorities, we will be adjusting upcoming plans for training and travel.
Training is cancelled for Saturday, March 14th, we will update you of any continuance or cancellations as we become aware. Additional precautions to take IF we resume training on Monday:
- Do not let the athlete come to the pool sick with a fever, cough or otherwise unhealthy state – both coaches and swimmers will be sent home. No one will think any less of you whatsoever, if you are not feeling healthy and well enough to practice at the pool. In this heightened state of awareness everyone would prefer you err on the side of caution if you are feeling at all unwell, as you are showing care for your team.
- Parents & Coaches, please remind your swimmers to NOT SHARE water bottles, food, hairbrushes, etc. Parents, this means we’d ask you to be extra diligent in ensuring your swimmer has everything they need to be successful at practice.
Travel is likely what most people have the most questions about. Competitions will not be cancelled yet. The group reservations made at Maduro Travel for both Coral Springs and Cancun Open can be cancelled until March 30th without penalty. We must cancel on that date if there are no positive local and international developments in regard to the virus.
CANCELLED Barracudas DOET Family Day– March 15th 3-6pm
As was previously announced, we are inviting the entire Barracudas family for a day at the pool this Sunday March 15th from 3-6pm. The strong and handy Artistic Swimming Dads will help transport and put together the storage cabinets, while the Artistic Swimming moms will help organize the storage room and shop for items ON SALE. The more experienced Artistic Swimmer moms (12&U and 13-15) will give GELLING tips to the Beginner moms and dads, and others who want a refresh course in preparation for the upcoming competitions. Artistic Swimmer Mom Lizayra will give some makeup tips: please bring your own makeup. The athletes can join in on the fun by bringing their water floats (remember the movie night?) to swim at the pool. Please bring your own sandwiches, snacks, fruits and some beverages. Let’s spend some quality time together and have some fun in the sun!
IMPORTANT: Schedule for March 16th to 21st. Note: Tuesday and Friday training is in San Nicolas
16th Monday
15:00-17:00 Beginner
15:00-17:00 12&under
17:00-20:00 13-15
17th Tuesday At San Nicolas
15:00-15:30 12&under solo
15:00-17:00 12&under at San Nicolas
17:00-18:00 12&under Duet at San Nicolas
17:00-20:00 13-15 at San Nicolas
20:00-20:45 13-15 Duet at San Nicolas
20:00-20:45 Extra Solo and Duet for Arubaanse (without music)
18th Wednesday
Defile 18 maart (All athletes)
13-15 Show
19th Thursday 8:00-12:00 15:00-20:00
8:00-10:00 Beginner
9:00-11:00 Extra solo and duet for Arubaanse (without coach)
15:00-15:30 12&under solo
15:00-17:00 12&under
17:00-20:00 13-15, Junior
20:00-20:45 13-15 Duet
20:00-20:45 Extra solo and Duet for Arubaanse (without coach and music)
20th Friday 8:00-12:00, 18:00-20:00 at San Nicolas
8:00-10:00 Beginner
8:00-10:00 12&under (Figure)
10:00-11:00 Extra solo and Duet for Arubaanse (without coach)
18:00-20:00 13-15 (Figure) at San Nicolas
CANCELLED Défilé 18 maart - Wednesday March 18th 10am
This annual event is an important tradition for our club, the athletes get the opportunity to proudly march as part of the Aruba Aquatics Federation (AAF), representing themselves and the club. The meeting point is at Colegio Arubano corner, ALL athletes need to be there at 10am sharp. They will receive their t-shirt, a pastechi (before the march), a sandwich, cookie and drink after the march, courtesy of the AAF.
Himno y Bandera Competition - March 21st 9am PENDING
All age groups will participate in this competition. Starting with figures at 9:00am followed by the solo, duet, team and combo routines in each age group. We invite you to invite everyone in support of the athletes who work hard every day to perfect their performances. Their reward is a big audience, so bring aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends to cheer them on.
Star Diploma – March 28th 9am PENDING
This is an ongoing journey for the beginners and exciting times for our young athletes. The Star Program is a series of skill awards developed to offer swimmers an opportunity to learn correct body positions and the creation and performance of sequences. Please make sure to come and support our artistic swimmer beginners.
Uniform and Swimsuit Orders – March 20th
We will be ordering shorts, leggings and swimsuits in two weeks. Please make sure you review the packing list provided in both the Coral Springs and Cancun Open fact sheets. Verify if your son/daughter has the items, if not, please fill in the order form so that we can order the correct sized items. PLEASE INSERT ORDER HERE
The colored t-shirts (red, yellow, white) will not be reordered, so please ask fellow athletes to borrow from each other for upcoming competitions.
Barracudas Aquathon - April 5th 3 – 6pm
Please let us know if you need letters! The Aquathon is a fundraising event for “the Barracudas Synchronized Swimming Club”. The whole club gets together to swim as many laps as possible in two hours. It is a nice get together and a good workout for all athletes. Parents and Coaches, encourage your athlete to set a personal goal, and share it with us on Facebook. Please let us know if you have any questions. Click here to download the sponsorship request letters and forms.
Training Camp - April 12 – 18
The coaching staff will be organizing a training camp during the Easter vacation period. Please note that these trainings are mandatory and positively contribute to the overall performance of the entire team. Schedule will be posted soon.
New Barracudas Artistic Swimming Logo Contest – Deadline May 15th
In 2020, Barracudas will be celebrating its 50th year of being established as a club. This celebration pays tribute to the many lives of artistic swimmers and their families we have impacted since 1970. It honors the relationships that have grown up between the club and surrounding local and international communities, and recognizes the role that Barracudas has come to play. Our current logo is almost 40 years old, we would like your help in modernizing and revamping it. Barracudas proudly announces its Logo Contest! Athletes, parents, coaches, and the entire Aruban community is invited to submit their entries before May 15th, 2020. Let's get our creativity rolling!!!
Entries must include: original artwork, completed entry form, the contest will be judged anonymously by a panel of Barracudas partners and members. The winner of the logo contest will receive a Cash Prize and will be announced via a press release, and on the Barracudas websites/social media sites in late May. All entries become the property of Barracudas. Contest is open to all who wish to participate. All entries will be displayed and/or used if deemed necessary.
