Practice Schedule for week of October 7th
**2024-2025 Short Course Season**
1.**New Coach**: Please welcome coach Robbie to the coaching staff. He will be joining us to help provide elite level coaching to all our swimmers. Coach Robbie was a coach for fins in 2013-2014 as well as a Fins Alumni being on the team when the team first began in 2006. He will be working with mostly advance age group and senior group but will be floating over to blue and red group as well.
2.**Weather**: Please keep an eye on the weather later this week! If there is any cancelation, we will announce it THE MOMENT WE FIND OUT! If you want immediate TEXTS with the email notification log into your team account and add your phone number.
3.**Practices**: All practices are at regular schedule this week with the exception of dry land. No more high schools meet scheduled.
4.**Fins Teaming up with SOAR**: We are happy to announce the Fins will be partnering up the program SOAR to bring an inclusivity to all types of swimmers! SOAR is a nonprofit focusing on bringing programs and also developing athletes into the special Olympics. We will have a new group added our program
5.**Dryland Training**: There will be no dryland sessions this week.
6.**Safe Sport Compliance**: It is imperative that all members complete their Safe Sport compliance. PARENTS, PLEASE DO YOUR END OF THIS PLEASE
7.**Training Trip**: Training trip for this year will be December 27th to 31st. This trip is for 13 and over. Information will be sent out promptly to secure your swimmer’s spot. It will fill up quickly so make sure to secure it once the sign ups come out!
8.**Team Store**: Our team store is now open! Visit [843Fins Online Store](https://843fins.onlineweb.shop) to procure your gear. For first-time users, please follow these instructions to log in:
a.Open 843Fins
b.Click on the Account section
c.Select "Register"
d.Enter your email and create a password
e.Fill in your name and address, then confirm
f.Begin shopping!
g.Payment can be made online via PayPal.
h.If prompted for a name during checkout, simply confirm to proceed. If you cancel, it will redirect you to the home page.
9.** "Flippers" Program**: Flippers program is up and operational. At the beginning of each month will begin a new cycle of lessons. If you or anyone you know want to get their young swimmers strong enough to be on the main team, send them to the Flippers!
10.**Equipment Requirements**: Swimmers are reminded to come prepared with the necessary equipment for practice. If there are any challenges in obtaining gear, please notify Coach George.
11.**On Deck App**: If you haven’t done so already, download the "On Deck App" on your smartphone. Follow the step-by-step instructions to register your phone and email (free of charge) with the team’s account. This will ensure you receive immediate notifications regarding pool closures and other important updates.
12.**BAND App**: To maintain effective communication within the FINS Family Community, please download the free BAND app and join the FINS Swim Team group.
13.**MEET MOBILE APP**: Download the MEET MOBILE APP to stay updated on meet results and keep track of your swimmer's performances.
14.**Important Reminder**: All swimmers are pre-registered for swim meets. If your swimmer will not be attending, please uncommit them BEFORE the registration deadline to assist us in managing participation effectively.
**Practice Schedule**:
- **Senior Group**: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 6:10 PM to 7:50 PM
*Dryland: Not this week*
- **Silver Fins (AAG)**: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 6:10 PM to 7:50 PM
*Dryland: Not this week*
- **Red Fins (AG2)**: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 4:45 PM to 6:10 PM
- **Blue Fins (AG1)**: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 4:45 PM to 6:10 PM
As we move forward, let us commit to excellence and support one another in this endeavor. Together, we will achieve great things.
