WCSC Newsletter - Week of June 24th
Walnut Creek Swim Club Weekly Update
Week of June 24th
In This Newsletter:
- Coaches Update
- Meet Results: Dewing Park and Walnut Heights Otters
- Jobs: Key jobs still needed for All City
- All City: this weekend(!)
- Apparel: All City merch is in!
- Social Events
- New Families
- Coach Appreciation
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Wednesday, June 26th - 9/10 Bowling & Pizza Social at Clayton Valley Bowl
- Thursday, June 27th - Swim Day at the SF Giants Game
- Thursday, June 27th - Ladies Night at the Radkes’ house
- Friday, June 28th, 5 pm - Set up for All City
- Saturday, June 29th - Sunday, June 30th: All City Swim Meet. Join us Sunday evening at Pinkie's after the meet to celebrate!
- Monday, July 1st - NO PRACTICE
****Camp Richardson Camping Trip: if you reserved a campsite/sharing with another family or indicated you are coming but made other accommodations, you should have received an email from Cherie Gann on Saturday. If you DID NOT receive this email, please email Cherie Gann at [email protected] to get on the 2024 Camp Richardson communications list.
Coaches’ Update:
It was another close and competitive meet Saturday against the Walnut Heights Otters!!
It has been so incredible to see the level of competitiveness and team spirit from our swimmers. Our team has grown in a wonderful way, and it’s time to bring that good energy into the All City Meet this weekend!
The All City Meet is always a special weekend for WCSC, and we look forward to rocking our apparel, coaching our swimmers, and celebrating a beautiful weekend and tradition!
Go WCSC!!!
Meets:
Meet Results:
At Dewing Park (Jun 19)
- WCSC: 222
- DPST: 222
Vs. Walnut Heights Otters (Jun 22)
- WHO: 412
- WCSC: 395
Congratulations to the team on another wonderful week of swims and team spirit.
We TIED against Dewing Park! That was a team that we lost to last year by 455 - 323. And then we NEARLY beat Walnut Heights! A team that beat us last year by 419 - 222. We are making amazing strides as a team! Everyone continue to encourage and cheer on our swimmers to score points for our team at All City!
Jobs:
All City is this upcoming weekend and we still need help filling the following volunteer assignments:
- Clerk of the Course (check-in & seaters)
- Pool Marshalls
- Snack Shack (back kitchen/prep & sales)
To those who signed up by the deadline, thank you! If your family has yet to sign-up or only signed up for one 4-hr shift, please reach out to [email protected]. We are looking to fill holes at the key positions mentioned above early this week. Also, be advised that the weekend is very fluid and we ask that families be flexible if you are asked to change job assignments or help with additional job assignments sometimes at the last moment.
We appreciate everyone's effort to ensure a fun and successful meet for all this upcoming weekend. Go WCSC!!
All City:
We are counting down the days! We do have some urgent needs. Please see above for jobs update. We are still short on workers to pull off this event. If you can contribute more, please do so.
Snack Bar needs donations of food, drinks and even your cooler! Please click on the link and volunteer to contribute.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4EAFAF2DA57-50149784-allcity
Friday, June 28th: Setup is 5pm Friday. Please meet at the side of the snack shack at 4:50pm, and we’ll go in together. Please note, this is very important: when we go into the pool area, we have 1 hour to set up the meet before letting in the other teams. Do not set up your tent before completing the meet set up. Our team area will be there when our set up tasks are complete. Please go to Kristian Lucas to check in for your job. The team area is crowded, and please plan to share EZ-ups with the rest of our WCSC family.
Saturday, June 29th: Warmups are at 7:50am. The meet begins at 9:00am.
Sunday, June 30th: Warmups are at 7:50am. The meet begins at 9:00am.
Meet Take Down begins after All Ages Relay and expected to be around 3:30pm.
Please make sure to wear WCSC and/or red, white, and blue gear to All City or your new All City shirts and tank tops! We are hosting this meet, and we want to be seen! Thanks to 4th of July, spirit gear is easy to find this time of year.
Apparel:
ALL CITY APPAREL has arrived and can be picked up THIS WEEK during practice Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 8:15am-9:30am. I will have some samples and sizes Monday and Wednesday but will be bringing pre-orders to practice Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Pre-order apparel here: https://walnut-creek-all-city-meet.square.site/s/shop
Social Events:
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
9/10 Bowling and Pizza Social Please RSVP on website and pay $10- Wednesday, June 26, 6:00-8:00 pm Clayton Valley Bowl and Pizza. This is a drop off event for 9/10 swimmers and coaches only.
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/20SGJ09HDHGAZ/checkout/ZB3THPSLGTSJTRP2G7F5VDVL
11/12 Age Group Social Please RSVP on website and pay $10- Thursday, July 11, 2:00-4:00 pm. Minigolf and Fro Yo at Putter's Golf and Yogurtland This is a drop off event for 11/12 swimmers and coaches only.
Includes Minigolf, swimmers should bring their own money for frozen yogurt.
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/20SGJ09HDHGAZ/checkout/L7QW2LYZB7HB4OORL6ESIDPW
June 27th 6PM - Ladies Night
Come join us for some drinks and bites at Radkes’ house. Please sign up below so we know who is coming.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5AC2FA7F85-50094384-wcsc
June 30th-after the meet
Come celebrate after the 36th All City Meet at Pinky’s Pizza in Walnut Creek.
Pinky’s gives a portion of the money spent on food back to the team. It’s a great way to relax (or collapse) after the meet and celebrate for another excellent meet. And no one wants to cook Sunday night!
New Families:
9-10 Year olds have their Group Social (Bowling and Pizza at Clayton Valley Bowl) on June 26th 6-8 pm. Make sure to RSVP for the event! Swimmers had a blast last year bowling and hanging out with their teammates and coaches.
All City - Get ready for a fun and exciting meet! Please make sure you are signed up for your volunteer hours and check in each session so you receive your volunteer credit. New families plan to set up Friday at 4:30. Bring your tents and chairs, place them in our WCSC section, and leave them there all weekend. No need to pack up every day. It is a long day, so bring things to entertain your swimmers.
The All City meet is different - All swimmers must check in to race.
- Swimmers only will go through the clerk of the course (over by snack shack) (NO Parents allowed in seating area- unless you are one of the volunteers working)
- Shepherds will make sure the swimmers are seated in the correct racing order
- Shepards will lead all swimmers to the starting blocks for their races.
- Please make sure races, heats, and lanes are marked on your swimmer(s) arm, hand, or back/shoulder blade. This helps us get the swimmers seated quickly and keeps the meet moving.
- There will be finals each afternoon - Check Score Sheets to see if your swimmer is in finals. Placings will be posted on one of the walls over by the restrooms.
- Please make sure you do not leave in case you are in finals or relays.
- There is also a Parents race, all- age race (1 swimmer from each age group in one relay), and a coach race at All City - Fun to watch and cheer on everyone!
Once the meet is over on Sunday and everything is packed up, head to Pinky’s Pizza for dinner and celebration! Have a great week and we will see you at All City!
Coach Appreciation:
9/10 FAMILIES. . . Don’t forget this is your week! This is our biggest age group so let’s come out in full force to show our love! Our coaches dedicate endless hours and energy to our kids, and we are so grateful (especially this week with a FULL weekend at ALL CITY) Please have your kids make a card or sign to bring one day to practice for Coach Alex, Coach Abby, Coach Emily and Coach Tyler and don’t forget the fabulous junior coaches. Click here for a sign-up genius and sign up to bring a special treat for them and/or our junior coaches. Short on time…Venmo @Sawyer-Austin (last 4 digits 5484) with the memo “9/10 coaches appreciation” and I will put it towards a collective gift. I will collect until Friday (June 28th) and present them with a gift this weekend. Questions? . . . email me at [email protected].
13/14 FAMILIES. We are counting on you to show a little love to our coaches on the short week of July 1st between All City and camping. Mark your calendars! Our coaches have been working hard for months and deserve to feel a little WCSC love. The week of July 1st will be your week to show your gratitude to them. Please have your kids make a card, write a letter or bring a token of gratitude to practice for Coach Alex, Coach Abby, Coach Emily and Coach Tyler and don’t forget the fabulous junior coaches. Click here for a sign-up genius and sign up to bring a special treat for them and/or our junior coaches. Short on time…Venmo @Sawyer-Austin (last digits 5484) with the memo “13/14 coaches appreciation” and I will put it towards a collective gift. Once you sign up, if you need ideas for coaches' favorite items, email me at [email protected].
