WCSC Newsletter - Week of June 10th
Walnut Creek Swim Club Weekly Update
Week of June 10th
In This Newsletter:
- Coaches’ Update
- Meets: Pleasant Hill Dolfins and Woodlands results & ribbons
- Jobs: All City meet job sign-ups
- All City: Shoutouts and Advertising
- Nightrider Updates: Opt-In or OUT TP list! CLICK HERE
- Social Events
- Apparel
- New Families Info
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, June 10th - DEADLINE to sign out of 9/15 meet vs. IVST
- Tuesday, June 11th - Big Buddy/Little Buddy Picnic 6-8pm
- Wednesday, June 12th - Dual Meet (Away) @ Livorna, warm-ups begin 4:45 pm, 5:30 pm start
- Friday, June 14th, 8 am - All City job sign-ups open
- Friday, June 14th - DEADLINE to sign out of 9/19 meet @ Dewing Park
- Saturday, June 15th - Dual Meet (Home): Indian Valley (IVST) @ WCSC, warm-ups begin at 7:40, Meet starts at 8:30
- Tuesday, June 18th - 6 & Under Age Group Social
- Wednesday, June 19th - Dual Meet (Away) @ Dewing Park
- Wednesday, June 19th - DEADLINE for All City shoutouts and ads
Coaches’ Update:
We had a blast watching our swimmers compete in our first home meets! Our team spirit was on full display. A special shout out to the parents, families, and swimmers who were cheering on our team from the side of the pool, sidelines, and end of the pool. It was evident that we are a team that helps encourage, lift, and support each other. It’s all about the fun and the spirit!
We are looking forward to the big buddy/little buddy picnic this week! This is a great way for team bonding, and is representative of our wonderful culture at WCSC!!!
Look to OnDeck as we get closer to meets to receive important info for start times. Also PLEASE sign-out of meets before the deadline.
On Saturday 6/15 for the Home meet, let’s wear USA gear to kick off the start of the US Olympic Swim Trials.
Gooooo WCSC!!!!!
Meets:
Meet Results
Vs. Pleasant Hill Dolfins
WCSC: 468
PHD: 317
Vs. Woodlands
WCSC: 208
Woodlands: 550
Congratulations to our entire team for winning our first dual meet of the year against Pleasant Hill Dolfins! Let’s strive to make this the first of many more the rest of this summer. And a great job to all swimmers as we observed numerous best times and red, white, and blue star achievements!
Jobs:
Thanks to all our volunteers who helped out for our first home meets this week! It takes a village and we appreciate everyone’s time, commitment and patience.
All City meet jobs will be open for sign-ups on Friday, June 14 at 8:00am. This is the team’s biggest fundraiser and all families (including with 15-18s swimmers; the only exception are those families who have season buyout). All families must work one set-up (Friday evening) OR takedown (Sunday afternoon) shift and two 4-hour (or one 8-hour) shift on Saturday or Sunday. Jobs are first-come, first-served so sign up early to get the jobs and days that you want!
Please read the job descriptions and know what you are signing up for. There will be jobs unique to this meet such as clerk of the course (checking off, seating and accompanying swimmers to lanes for their races), hospitality and pool and parking marshals as well as snack shack.
If you will not be attending the All City meet, please sign up for your job slots and find subs to cover for your jobs. Any questions, please email [email protected]. Thank you!
All City:
The All City Meet is less than three weeks away! Please start checking the WCSC website and look at the All City tab, as up to date information will be located there. We will send out more information this week about job signups, parking passes, and volunteer requirements.
Shout Outs (DUE 6/19) are a great way to send encouragement to your swimmer and will be featured in the program. All you need is a picture of your swimmer, a short message, and $25. Please check in on the website to purchase.
Advertising (DUE 6/19) is also available to purchase and will be included in our program as well. Check the advertising tab on All City to find out prices and sizes.
The proceeds from the advertising and shout outs fees come right back to our team!
Nightrider Updates
Big Buddy/Little Buddy Picnic is our first Nightrider event of the season coming up tomorrow Tuesday, June 11th! We will see you from 6-8 PM in Larkey park for a picnic, dinner, and games!
Remember that the big buddy brings dinner and the little buddy brings drinks/dessert to the picnic. If you haven’t already, before Tuesday night, you will need to find your buddy and find out their favorite foods of choice. Please be mindful of allergies and dietary restrictions. If you don’t know who your buddy is, ask any coach or Nightrider to direct you to find them.
TP List: A longstanding Nightrider tradition is to toilet paper (TP) younger swimmer’s homes at different points throughout the season. It is intended to spread spirit, celebration, and excitement. However, we understand if your family wishes to not participate. Please fill out this form to indicate your preference.
Nightrider Contact: Any Nightrider activity questions or concerns can be directed to [email protected] or [email protected]
Social Events:
June 11 Big Buddy/Little Buddy Picnic Parent Social- See Nightrider Section for picnic details. It’s going to be HOT so feel free to head for A/C or head down to the Gilmores’ House at 3165 Hudson Ave. We will maybe be in the front yard which is way cooler (on a very quiet street!) than our backyard. We will have pulled pork, pasta salad, and some other appetizers. We will also have some sparkling water, beer and wine to start, please BYOB beyond that. A nightrider will text us when it’s nearing time to head back for the kids. – Erica Gilmore
6 & Under Social- Please RSVP!! Tuesday, June 18, at the splash grounds at Larkey Pool after practice. This can be a drop off event. This is an event for swimmers and coaches only. RSVP on the event on the calendar.
7/8 Night Hike Group Social- Tuesday, June 20, 7:00pm-8:30pm
This event is for swimmers and coaches only.
9/10 Bowling and Pizza Social- Wednesday, June 26, 6:00-8:00 pm Clayton Valley Bowl and Pizza. This is a drop off event for swimmers and coaches only.
Get your tickets soon! June 27 Swim Day at the SF Giants Game- Make a splash with us at Oracle Park for our inaugural Swim Day. Enjoy a day with friends, coaches and teammates as the Giants take on the Chicago Cubs. $5 from each special event ticket will benefit the Walnut Creek Swim Club.
$25 tickets-View Reserve Infield Section 317
12:45 pm game
Order tickets here:
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/WCSCxGiants2024
Ladies Night- Mark your calendar!! Mariana Alvaro has offered to host a swim team ladies night at her home 2695 Overlook Dr. on Thursday, June 27 at 6:00pm. Look for a signup genius to RSVP!
Apparel:
We love seeing all the new WCSC apparel at the meets and practices! Way to show our team spirit! We do have a WCSC hand me down bin to share any suits, shirts, and parkas your kids have outgrown.
Apparel for All City is in production and we will keep you updated!
New Families:
We have another busy upcoming week. I hope your swimmers are attending the Big Buddy / Little Buddy Picnic onTuesday. Make sure to connect with your Big Buddy or Little Buddy to find out what they like so you can have something you all like for the picnic. (Big Buddies - Main entree (Pizza, sandwiches, Chick-Fil-A) and Little Buddies bring drinks and dessert.
Please make sure to sign out if you are not going to be at a swim meet.
If you still have questions, I will be at the meet Wednesday Night and happy to answer any questions you may have.
