DFAC HAPPENINGS 09/23/22
- POOL CLOSURE
- The repair needed for the pool is expected to be done Monday, opening the pool at the very earliest Tuesday. We will keep families posted as we are informed. The board will discuss at our next meeting how to address the missed time.
- The repair needed for the pool is expected to be done Monday, opening the pool at the very earliest Tuesday. We will keep families posted as we are informed. The board will discuss at our next meeting how to address the missed time.
- TRENDING NOW DFAC FAN STORE-CLOSES Sept 25th!!!
- This year, DFAC non swim items will be through Trending Now Promotions with a lot of cool options! DeForest Aquatic Club Swimming 2022 | Trending Now Promotions (itemorder.com)
- The board will pick up all orders and bring to practice. When checking out select curb side pickup.
- If you have any orders that are gifts you don’t want your swimmer to see, please let Jenny ([email protected]) know so we can set aside and arrange pick up.
- OCTOBER MEETS/REGISTRATIONS
- REMINDER: Please make sure to declare whether your swimmer will or will not be attending EACH meet. Instructions on how to do so can be found in email sent for the meet, the event in Team Unify, along with on our website under MEETS/EVENTS-->Swim Meets-How To.
- Our first meet will be Saturday, October 8th in Stoughton. Registration is now closed.
- Our home meet is Saturday October 22nd. THIS IS A REQUIRED MEET FOR ALL SWIMMERS (You must still go into the system and declare). Volunteer requirement details are to come soon. All swim families must have one volunteer per swimmer or pay the $100 volunteer fee (Feel free to work with other families/friends/neighbors to fill the spot, it does NOT have to be a swim parent)
- The VAST Trick or Treat meet in Verona is October 29th & 30th. WE WILL KNOW BY NEXT WEEK IF WE ARE DOING THIS MEET. An email was sent out last week regarding registering for the meet. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 10/8.
- KWIK TRIP
- We are once again selling Kwik Trip Gift Cards. During the month of September, 10% of sales will be given back to DFAC
- Gift Cards - available in $20 increments.
- Ultimate Car Wash Card – includes 5 Ultimate Car Washes for $35 ***Limited Supply of Car Wash Cards Available***
- To purchase, please contact Mandy ([email protected] or call/text 608-206-7684)
- Cash or Venmo payments accepted
- We are once again selling Kwik Trip Gift Cards. During the month of September, 10% of sales will be given back to DFAC
- UW BADGER CONCESSION FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
- The UW Badger football team has a need for volunteers to run concessions at upcoming home games at Camp Randall. There are open stands needing anywhere between 4-18 people. Ranges in commissions are typically from $500-$1500 per event for all stands. There is a $50 per person minimum for events, but commissions with be WELL OVER that amount. Commission is 10% of net sales (minus sales tax); our total commission earned would depend on the size of stand. Groups will also have the ability to take tips, which is new in the 2022-2023 season!!
- Volunteers must be 16 years or older to work…NO EXCEPTIONS. Volunteers under 18 years old must have a release form signed which will be provided.
- Events have been created in Team Unify for games on October 22nd, November 5th, and November 26th. IF interested please sign up and list number of volunteers in the notes. PLEASE SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 7TH TO ALLOW US TIME TO SIGN UP.
- October 22nd is a mandatory home meet. UW Badger game is at 2:30 pm. Sessions 1 & 2 of home meet should be done by 1:30 in case there are those interested in volunteering after meet or aren’t swimming this session and able to volunteer.
- October 22nd is a mandatory home meet. UW Badger game is at 2:30 pm. Sessions 1 & 2 of home meet should be done by 1:30 in case there are those interested in volunteering after meet or aren’t swimming this session and able to volunteer.
- SWIM APPAREL ON FACEBOOK PAGE
- We still have new and donated & new swim apparel for sale on our facebook page. The post is pinned to the top of the page. If interested in any of the items (or donating gently used items to the club), reach out to Jenny ([email protected])
- We still have new and donated & new swim apparel for sale on our facebook page. The post is pinned to the top of the page. If interested in any of the items (or donating gently used items to the club), reach out to Jenny ([email protected])
- SILENT AUCTION
- The board has begun the planning of a silent auction for October with planned end date of October 22nd (our fall home swim meet date). We are excited about the number of items already brought in. If you are able to provide a donation, please contact Mandy ([email protected]). The list below is companies who have already received donated items from
| Edge Fitness |
Sassy Cow |
Madison Mallards |
| Cross Fit |
Green Bay Packers |
Jump Around Gymnastics |
| Lake Windsor Golf |
Buck & Honey's |
North and South |
| Subway |
Poppy Seed |
Drumlin Ridge Winery |
| Casey's Pizza |
Culvers |
- DFAC COVID PROTOCOL
- If your swimmer is positive for COVID, please report this to Jenny ([email protected]). The club does follow the school district protocol. Your swimmer will not be able to swim the 10 days after first symptomatic (or date of positive test if asymptomatic. Days 1-5 they should quarantine. Day 6-10 they should mask (which cannot be done in a pool).
- It is recommended (but not required), they mask for 10 days if they are identified as close contact to some one positive.
