Rudgear Rats: Week of May 22nd Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
· May 25th – REST vs. WCSC (home) | Warm-Ups at 4:30pm (No Practice)
· May 27th & 30th - No Practice
· May 31st – Summer Practice schedule begins
· June 1st – REST @ Ygnacio Wood (away) | Warm-Ups at 5:15pm Declare by 5/25
· June 4th - REST vs. Sycamore Stingrays (home) | Warm-Ups at 8am Declare by 5/28
Coach’s Corner
Fellow Rats,
Amazing performance at our first dual meet on Saturday against the Danville Sea Devils! Big thanks to everyone who contributed towards our success. As we move forward with the season, it is important to remain focused on improving our times. This coming week, we will be providing personal goal sheets to every swimmer at practice. The plan is to establish a strong foundation for individual expectations. At home, we encourage families to discuss the importance of setting goals. Every week is another opportunity to reach our goals. If we believe it, we can achieve it!
Reminder: If your swimmer is signed into a meet and cannot participate for any reason, please inform us as soon as possible in order for us to make necessary changes.
Bleed Green!
Coach Nick
Buddy Program
One of our favorite things to do each season is match up younger and older swimmers as buddies. Buddies cheer for each other, write notes of encouragement, and bring each other little gifts or treats at meets. If you swimmers wants to be part of the buddy program (and we highly recommend that everyone participates), please have your swimmer fill out the attached form and hand it in to the Buddy Folder by June 1st. If your swimmer has a question about the buddy program, please tell them to chat with Coach Briona.
Spirit Store
If you still need RATS apparel, please be sure to check out the spirit store. The pre-order for bucket hats and tumblers ends tonight! Bleed Green shirts and other items available now.
Family Folders
Family folders are now available. These folders will be where ribbons and important team info is passed on to our swimmers and family. They are organized by last name and located directly inside the pool gate. They will be accessible to all swimmers during practice and to all families at home meets.
National Anthem Performers Needed
Seeking some RATS able to perform our National Anthem at our home meets. Individuals, groups, singing or musical performances welcome! Please sign up at the pool - the poster will be hanging on the inside of the fence.
Team Natalie
Looking for a fun way to kick off Father’s Day? Want to get in a good workout and support an event better cause? Then check out the 4th Annual Team Natalie Adventure Challenge. This fun event, inspired by one of our very own RATS, raises awareness and funds to support vital Cystic Fibrosis research, so that one day CF may stand for “Cure Found.” Register today!
Lessons
Coach Nick and Coach Briona are offering some lessons in the early afternoons this May. Click here to check availability and sign up. Once we are into summer there will be lots of lessons offered by our coaches.
Make it a great week everyone and GOOOOOOOOOO RATS!!
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