Weekly Update
Weekly Update
Announcements
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Veterans Day Meet sign ups are now closed.
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There is still practice on Halloween, your swimmers may bring candy or goodies to share if they would like.
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SES Cut/Bonus Update:
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There are NO bonus times this year
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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 (10/28/24-11/3/24)
Practice Schedule:
White: T/TH 3:30-4:30PM. T/TH (always indoor).
Yellow: M/W/F 3:30-4:30PM. M/W outdoor, F indoor.
Blue: M-F 3:30-4:30PM. M/W indoor, T/TH/F outdoor.
Bronze: M-F 3:30-4:30PM. M-F indoor.
Silver: M-F 4:30-6:00PM, Sat 8-10AM. M/T/W/F indoor, TH/SAT outdoor.
Gold: M-F 4:30-6:30 PM, Sat 8-10AM. M/W/TH/F indoor, T/SAT outdoor.
MSA Gear and News
The “swim outlet” link and “apparel lab” link are updated now for the 2024-2025 MSA Season gear. You can click on the links to check out our new merch, the 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.
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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 2)- An article about swimmers and how their focus can improve consistency in training and performances
Optimistic Athletes vs Pessimistic Athletes
https://chrismance.com/2020/08/28/optimistic-athletes-vs-pessimistic-athletes-a-mindset-comparison/
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.
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 Fogg 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)
