Parent Meeting Recap

Oakbrook Swim & Dive

Hello Returning and New Swim & Dive Families.  It was so nice to see you at our parent meeting.  If you were unable to attend the parent meeting we missed you.  Below is a brief recap of the meeting. 

This is a summer league swim team.  The goal is teaching the fundamentals of swimming/diving and technique.  We will have all levels of swimmers / divers on our team from first time in a competitive league to club athletes, but most importantly we want all participants to have fun and love the sport of swimming and diving.  If you have any questions please reach out to a board member or coach.  We are all here to help.

Your Board Members are Dawn Robling, Carmen Vogeler, Katy Murray and Mindy Fay 

  • Coaches: 
    • Swim Head Coaches: Joe Whitford (11 & Up) Sydney Whitford (10 and under)
    • Swim Assistant Coaches:  Luke Ogonek and Mike McMahon
    • Dive Head Coach: Lainey Epperson
    • Dive Assistant Assistant Coach:  Wilson Robling
  • Communication:
    • E-mails
    • Remind:  Sign up for communication on practices (if need to be canceled) and meet information.
      • Swim Text @oswim23 to 81010
      • Dive Text @odive23 to 81010
    • Facebook –  Oakbrook Piranhas Swim & Dive Team
    • Team Website under news:  (You must be logged in to view news) https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/recnkslosd/page/home
  • Registration will close on May 31st.  Please Register as soon as possible.  You can not attend practice unless you have registered and have paid Swim / Dive Fees.
    • I will be at the first few practices in the morning and evenings to collect payments. 
  • Practice Times are below.  Be on the lookout for an e-mail from Coach Joe with more information.
    • Swim:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:15am – 9:15am (11 and up)
    • Swim:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:15am – 10:15am (10 and under)
    • Swim:  Monday and Wednesday 8:00-9:00pm (all groups)
    • Swim:  Thursday  9:00-10:00am w/ Team Breakfast (all groups)
    • Dive:   Monday and Wednesday 8:00-9:00pm (all groups)
    • Dive:  Tuesday:  9:15-10:15am (If you are a swimmer and want to practice Tuesday your time will be 8:15-9:15am)
    • Dive:   Thursday  8:00-9:00 am (If you are diving only you are welcome to stay for team breakfast)
  • Meet Schedule Is attached
  • Team website:  https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/recnkslosd/page/home
    • Under events is where you will commit your swimmer or diver to each meet.
    • You will also find links to sign up to volunteer and breakfast
    • We also have the team theme for each meet under each event.
  • Volunteering – Swim meet and Dive meets cannot happen without the help of parents.    We will be sending out more information on Volunteering and job roles.  Home meets are our biggest challenge where we need all hands-on deck.  If you have any questions on a job, please ask! 
  • Swim Suits – Practice can be any color training suit.  Swim and Dive meets you must be in an all black suit.  (NO TIE BACKS) I will have suits at the first two practices if you need to be sized.  Attached is the Swimville information.   Any black competition suit will due, but Swimville is a great resource.   
  • Don’t forget goggles
  • Swim Caps: Each swimmer will get 1 latex swim cap at the first practice.  This cap must be worn at swim meets.  I would suggest a different cap for practice. 
    • Additional latex can be purchased for $5
    • We will have Silicone Caps for $10
  • Team Shirts – Please make sure your swimmer or diver shirt size is up to date in team unify. 
    • If you would like to order a team shirt for yourself or an extra one.  I need to now ASAP.  Shirt orders will be turned in 5/30
  • Here is the link to order spirit wear https://shop.game-one.com/kentucky/florence/oakbrook-swim
  • Concessions:  At each home meet we will have concessions.  We will send out an e-mail with an item for your swimmer to bring to practice that morning.  Money from concessions helps funds our late nigh swims and end of season party. 
  • Big Fish Little Fish - The Big Fish, Little Fish program is designed to build relationships, camaraderie, and team spirit between the age groups.  Attached is more information on Big Fish Little Fish and a little get to know you page for your fish.  Please try to turn this in on your first practice if possible.
  • Team Pictures are June 22nd at 8am

 

Please reach out should you have any additional questions. 

1st Practice starts May 30th 

Carmen

 

Attachements 

Team Meet Schedule - /recnkslosd/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/2023-nksl-schedule_080416.jpg

Big/Little Fish - /recnkslosd/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/big-lil-fish-1-_021429.pdf

Swimville - /recnkslosd/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/swimville-2023_019756.pdf