UTAH VALLEY 

AQUATICS

 

November 23 Team Update

Syndee Leauanae

Good evening UVRays

 

Here is the link to our Weekly Practice Schedule, the schedule along with this email are available on our website.

 

News: 

đź“… Meet Deadlines:
Don’t miss these upcoming registration deadlines:

 

  • Senior State Championship – 11/22 Passed
  • 2025 UT Winter Classic – 11/30
  • KYAT Holiday Open – 11/30
  • KYAT Holiday Open “C” Meet –11/30
     

Be sure to get your entries in on time!

 

Coaches Wish List – Earn Service Hours!

We’re excited to share our Coaches Wish List for the season! This list includes items that would directly support our coaching staff and enhance the experience for our swimmers.

If your family would like to help by purchasing an item, you’ll receive service hours in return. This is a great way to contribute to the team in a meaningful and flexible way.

Follow the link here to sign up. Sign ups will be open through Sun, 11/30 (End of Quarter for hours). Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

 

Senior State Team Dinner – Sign Up Now!

We’re excited to celebrate our Senior State swimmers with a Team Dinner on Friday, December 6th following Finals!

Swimmers eat free, and families are welcome to join for just $5 per person.

Please make sure to sign up by November 30th at midnight so we can finalize food counts.
Follow this link  to fill out the form and reserve your spot!

 

🌵 Holiday Swim Festival – Arizona Reminder

If your swimmer is attending the Holiday Swim Festival, please join our TeamReach group for meet updates and communication.

📱 Group Code: GoUVRays2004

 

đź§Ą Team Sweatshirts Update

All sweatshirt orders have now been submitted—thank you! We’ll keep you posted with updates as soon as they arrive and are ready for pick-up.

 

đź’« Swim Meet Mentor Program
Thank you to everyone who signed up for our Swim Meet Mentor Program! For those participating, we’ll post details on where to meet at our next Intrasquad meet so mentors and mentees can connect and get paired up.

If your swimmer still wants to join, you can add their name to the sign-up sheet linked  here.
Let’s keep building confidence, friendships, and team spirit! 💙

 

Team Shirts & Caps
If you didn’t receive your team shirt or new team cap yet, we’ve got you covered!

  • Caps will be handed out by parent volunteers at practice at Orem Rec and Provo Rec on Monday.
     

  • T-shirts will be handed out at practice on Wednesday.
     

If you still don’t have your items by the end of the week, please reach out to me and I’ll make sure you get them. 💙

 

đź’™ Skabelund Scholarship Fund
Year-end donations support college-bound swimmers. To contribute or learn more, please reach out to Trent. Every gift makes a difference!

 

Admin Staff: 

If you have any questions about meet entries or deadlines, Jared Shaw is happy to help at [email protected].

For general team or account needs, you can reach Syndee Leauanae at [email protected].

We appreciate your support and patience as we make this transition!

 

🔹 Lost & Found
No one has claimed the items that were left at the Mike Harper Meet — a parka, two water bottles, a new team t-shirt, and sweatpants. Photos were in a past update. - If not claimed, these items will be donated at the end of this week.

 

Team Suits and Equipment Information: 

Team Suits and equipment can be purchased at Poco Loco Swim Shop in Provo. You can purchase online or in person. 

 

Upcoming Events:

If you are unsure of which meets to attend please visit our 2025-2026 Meet Calendar, the calendar is also available on the website under the Meet Info tab.

Date

Meet Name 

Location

Entry

 

Deadline

12/4-12/6

Senior State Championship

St. George

Passed

12/4-12/7

Arizona Holiday Swim Festival

Tempe, AZ

Passed

12/13

2025 UT Winter Classic

Ute

 

Natatorium

11/30

12/29-12/31

KYAT Holiday Open

Kearns

11/30

12/29-12/30

KYAT Holiday Open "C" Meet

Kearns

11/30

1/7

January Intrasquad

TBD

1/4

1/16

HAST Winter Invitational

American 

 

Fork

1/4

 

Utah Valley Aquatics Contact Info

 

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Our Team Values:

Integrity – doing the right thing, even when it’s hard.
 

Discipline – staying focused and committed to the work that makes us better.
 

Kindness – supporting and respecting one another in and out of the pool.
 

Excellence – striving to be our best in every practice, race, and interaction.
 

Fun – enjoying the journey and remembering why we love this sport.
 

Go UVRays!