Rudgear Rats: Week of June 19th Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
- June 20th – 11/12 Social (11/12s will receive an Evite with details)
- June 22nd – 9/10 Social (9/10s will receive an Evite with details)
- June 25th & 26th – All City Meet
- June 27th – No Practice/No Polliwogs
- June 27th – 15/18 Rafting Trip
- June 29th – REST @ Livorna
- July 4th – No Practice
Coach’s Corner
Aloha Rudgear Rats,
Shoutout to Natalie Puzia for being a legend! Please remember to remain hydrated as this week is supposed to be extremely hot. The main focus of the week is Walnut Creek city meet this coming weekend. Heather Farms is a fast pool, so let’s be prepared to set personal goals and pop our times. Rockin’ Rats theme on Saturday + Bleed Green theme on Sunday.
Represent Rudgear Estates with pride!
Coach Nick
City Meet is Almost Here!!
The next few sections should give everyone a good overview of this coming weekend. We know that the first big meet can feel overwhelming. Please reach out if you have questions and encourage your swimmers to do the same. Click here for all the info you need for this weekend’s City Meet.
City Meet Theme
Our first two-day meet is coming up this weekend! And our theme is… ROCKIN’ RATS!! On Saturday, come decked out as the most RATical Rockstar. And on Sunday, come rocking all the green! Parents, make sure you get in on the fun, so we can show the Walnut Creek teams that Rudgear has the most spirit!
City Meet Program Pre-Order
For big meets like City, we aren’t provided with a meet sheet. Instead, programs are available for purchase. Our team will have a couple that swimmers/families can reference, but you are also to purchase your own. A pre-ordered program is $10. Please fill out this form AND pay by June 22nd in order for us to order you a program. You can pay via Venmo (@Rudgear-Rats; confirmation code 4090) or cash/check in the Walsh family folder. Your program will be available for pick up in our team area first thing Saturday morning.
City Meet Jobs
If you are unclear about any part of your City Meet job please reach out to Ray Elias for support ([email protected]).
And that’s all for now about City Meet. Please keep your eye out for emails with reminders and updates as we get closer to this weekend!
Adult Social/Poker Night | July 9th
Please join us for the 2022 Rudgear Rats Adult Social/Poker Party! Come hang out with Rudgear parents, play a little poker, and maybe even win some prizes! No poker experience needed to enjoy this fun event. The poker portion of the evening will be run by BlueDog Events and all proceeds raised will go towards supporting our Rudgear Rats swim team. The winner of the poker tournament wins a free pass on jobs for the 2023 swim season!
**When & Where**
-July 9th at 5:30pm
-Elks Lodge | 1475 Creekside Drive
**RSVP/Payment**
To let us know that you’re coming, please submit $70 per attendee. Please attach your full name to your payment so we can put you on the V.I.R. (Very Important Rat) entry list for the event.
-Venmo: @Rudgear-Rats (confirmation code 4090) – write attendee’s name(s) in payment note.
-Cash/Check: Place in Walsh family folder – attach attendee’s name(s) to payment.
Questions - Matt Abbott | [email protected]
Buddies Reminder
Make your buddy a poster and bring it so you can cheer them on at City! (Click here for suggestions for the season.)
Coach Lunch
Only one spot left! Please sign up here to bring our coaches lunch one day this summer
Lessons
Coach Nick, Coach Briona, Coach Simone, and Coach Andreas are all offering lessons! Check out our lessons page to access their sign ups. We have lots of swimmers and limited time for lessons, so please be courteous when signing up and leave space for other swimmers to get lessons, too. One to two times per week is a good rule of thumb. Please do not book back-to-back lessons for the same swimmer.
Wishing all of our RAT DADS a very happy Father's Day!
Make it a great week everyone and GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (ROCKIN') RATS!!
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