Weekly Update
Weekly Update
Announcements
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Thank you families for the incredible fundraising efforts during the Swim-a-Thon, because of your help we’ve been able to update essential equipment for the team. We’ve already replaced the broken backplates on the starting blocks and are currently in the process of ordering new touchpads and pickles to replace the old and damaged ones.
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We are in need of a kid who is willing to perform the national anthem at the Veterans Day Meet in November. Please email [email protected] to volunteer.
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NO PRACTICE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY. Fran Norris Invite!
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SES Cut/Bonus Update:
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There are NO bonus times this year for the Southeastern SC Championships in Huntsville, AL
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Your swimmer gets a total of 6 individual events but no bonus swims if 4 or more hard cuts have been achieved
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If you have one hard cut you get to swim 3 free bonus events (nothing over a 200), 2 cuts 2 bonus events, 3 cuts 1 bonus event, etc..
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There is no cut needed for bonus events but the swimmer must have a time within the qualifying period
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Practice Schedule Changes
Upcoming Schedule Changes (10/7/24-10/13/24)
Practice Schedule:
White: T/TH 3:30-4:30PM. T/TH (always indoor).
Yellow: M/W 3:30-4:30PM. M/W outdoor.
Blue: M-TH 3:30-4:30PM. M/W indoor, T/TH outdoor.
Bronze: M-TH 3:30-4:30PM. M-TH indoor.
Silver: M-TH 4:30-6:00PM. M/T/W indoor, TH outdoor.
Gold: M-TH 4:30-6:30PM. M/W/TH indoor, T outdoor.
MSA Gear and News
The “swim outlet” link is updated now for the 2024-2025 MSA Season gear. You can click on the link to check out our team suits for swim meets and the gear lists. All of this is also on our website.
This is what each group will need, we recommend purchasing an equipment bag as well. PLEASE WRITE NAMES ON EQUIPTMENT.
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Yellow & White: Fins/KickBoard/Pull Buoy
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Blue & Bronze: Fins/KickBoard/Hand Paddles/Pull Buoy
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Silver: Fins/KickBoard/Hand Paddles/Pull Buoy
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Gold: Fins/KickBoard/Hand Paddles/Pull Buoy/Snorkel/Tempo Trainer
https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/msa
Get Involved!!!
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Become an Official
MSA regularly needs officials to host meets and run the consistent and high-quality competitions we have become known for. Each MSA Meet must have certified USA-S certified officials conducting the meet for each swimmer to receive official credit for their swims/times.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact our MSA Officials Point of Contact, Heather Koehler at [email protected]
Parent Education
I have been adding a few readings onto the Weekly Updates. Here you will be able to find articles written by coaches, parents, athletes, psychologists, etc., about team sports, importance of parent involvement, and roles that seemingly assist coaches, parents, and athletes in their endeavors through the greatest sport in the world (swimming).
Consistency Kills (part 1): An article about swimmers and their effort
https://www.coachandrewsheaff.com/single-post/2019/11/05/Consistency-Kills-Part-I
Swim Parents: Your Stress & Expectations Are Contagious
https://swimswam.com/swim-parents/
Other:
12 Things All Swim Parents Should Know
MSA Sponsors and Affiliates
Please remember that when you support our sponsors you are also supporting MSA! If you have or know of a business that would like to help a local non-profit organization support young swimmers and growing program, please have them contact Anne Wright at [email protected]
Boars Head
Papa Johns
PJ’s Coffee
Long Range Planning
Please note the schedule of the following events which will take place several months from now
Signup deadlines are generally 2 weeks before the event.
October 18-20: Fran Norris Meet (Huntsville, AL)
November 8-10: Veteran’s Day Meet (Madison, AL)
December 6-8: John Servati Memorial Invitational (Tupelo, MS)
December 11-14: Winter Junior Nationals (NC.Qualifiers only)
January 10-12: Ray Rogg Memorial Meet (Madison, AL)
January 17-19: HSA SC Invite (Huntsville, AL)
February 7-9: SC Region 3 Championships (Birmingham, AL)
February 20-23: SC SES Championships (Huntsville, AL. Qualifiers only)
