Storm Forecast for November 27th, 2024

A New Fundraiser

In reviewing our previous survey to members, we’re trying to rotate 3 big fundraisers, one per year.  Last year as you remember we did the reverse raffle.  Next year: dusting off the Storm-A-Thon.  This year, we’re doing a shrimp sale.  By far, the tastiest of the three options.  If each family commits to buying (or selling to a neighbor) just one bag, it would have a huge, far-ranging effect for the team.

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Dryland Signup

A quick note for swimmers new for the winter session.  Dryland for the winter is being run at JJ’s Boxing on Main Street.  Have no fear, they do not have 9 year olds sparring against each other.  They do create some great, unique workouts to help swimmers work on strength, agility, and endurance.  The cost is $5 per session.  Sign up for any session on our homepage or at this link.  Use promo code SWIMFAST24 to get the proper $5 rate.

Meet Odds & Ends

Elkhorn Meet, Continued

Ribbons mysteriously showed up at our PO box early this week, so you’ll see them in mailboxes soon!  Results can be found on our Schedule/Result page.

Watertown

Details have been posted!  But…I’m trying to confirm that they’re correct…

Thunderstorm/Hurricane Time Trial

On December 21^st, we’ve got an interesting event planned.  First, we’ll have Typhoon/Senior/Performance from 7:00-8:25A at SP West.  Then, workers will go out to breakfast together at Gus’ Diner.  We’ll come back and run a small Thunderstorm/Hurricane practice meet from 10:30-12:00, also at Sun Prairie West.  We’ll use Typhoon/Senior/Performance swimmers along with coaches to help run the meet.  Those swimmers that want to participate in breakfast and help should sign up here.

For Thunderstorm/Hurricane swimmers, this is a perfect low-stakes opportunity to have some fun racing without DQs.  And instead of the typical entry fees you may be used to, here’s my favorite part…

I’ve been working with our Typhoon swimmers on some non-swim things.  Specifically, what it means to leave a legacy behind.  And more importantly, how a legacy can be bigger than our swim times.  We’ve had a few brainstorming meetings and come up with some ideas on how to make a difference.  The first thing we’re doing is a holiday underwear drive to support C.A.R.D.S. Closet. 

So, the entry fee for this meet: an unopened pack of children’s underwear.  All sizes welcome, bring as much as you want.  If you’re unable to attend the meet, or just want to help the cause, we’ll have a drop-box at West in the week leading up to the meet.

Distance Challenge

Sign up for our annual Distance Challenge at SP West will open next week for nearly all groups.  It’ll have a 500, 1000, and 1650 freestyle.           

Practice Changes

It turns out that Sun Prairie East has decided to run one morning practice per week.  On Wednesdays.  So, until further notice Wednesday morning practices will be at SP West from 5:30-6:50A.

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