WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2025
WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2025
SANDY SAYS
EQUIPMENT NEEDED ASAP
Swimmers need required equipment ASAP, please acquire it if you have not already. For returning swimmers, also confirm with your swimmer that existing gear (fins, in particular) still fit properly. Fins and water bottles are the biggest need for each swimmer regardless of their group! Also, we are starting dryland training so please make sure your swimmers have proper footwear and clothing for different weather (we will go outside occasionally).
STORM SWIM MEET – DECLARATION DEADLINE THURS 9/11 12:00PM
Our first meet of the session is coming up soon, Saturday October 4th, and is open to all swimmers. Please “declare” or “decline” your swimmer(s) for the meet by tomorrow (Thurs 9/11) by 12PM. For the full meet information, including event schedules, please visit our Team Events Page and navigate to the specific meet.
Coaches will choose events for your swimmer, so please do not select events as part of your declaration. See detailed declaration instructions at the bottom of this newsletter, if needed.
NOTE FOR ALL NEW SWIMMERS: Please email Coach Sandy regarding participation in this meet, prior to declaring, so she can discuss your swimmer’s meet readiness with you.
For swimmers needing a team swimsuit prior to the 10/4 Meet, please visit Simply Swimming in-person between now and the meet. They will be able to supply you with a team swimsuit the same day. Team swimsuits can also be ordered through our team store (see below), but will not be delivered prior to the first meet. Note: all swimmers will also receive one team t-shirt and one team swim cap as part of their registration, which will be delivered prior to this meet.
NO PRACTICE - TUESDAY SEPT 30TH
Due to a high school swim meet at the pool, there will be no practices this evening.
WELCOME LETTER REMINDER
Welcome! ←If you have not reviewed this yet, please take a moment to review the information first sent last week.
NEW NEWS
WAVE SWAG STORE - NOW OPEN!
Let’s go shopping for some awesome new Wave gear! Check out the link HERE to find Wave branded gear for swimmers and their families. So many fun options to choose. From team swimsuits to apparel for parents & other supporters, there's something for everyone! If you’re a new swimmer, consider a roomy Speedo backpack to hold all your gear. Maybe you’re already thinking of the holidays and want to outfit the grandparents in matching apparel. And don’t snooze on those cozy winter caps and flannel pajama bottoms, because winter. is. coming.
At checkout: please select “curbside pickup / team delivery” for your order to be delivered to the team. If you would like your items shipped to your home address, you must pay for shipping. Any questions, please call Simply swimming at 608-836-6649! All orders must be in by September 21st! We expect delivery & distribution at the pool, no later than October 16th.
WAUNAKEE GIRLS HS SWIM YOUTH NIGHT – TUESDAY SEPT 30TH
Join your Wave teammates for Waunakee Girls HS Swim Youth Night on Tuesday, September 30th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Middle School Café! This event is a fantastic opportunity for younger swimmers to meet the high school team, learn more about swimming, and show their support. After the meet, there will be free snacks and a poster signing with the team! It’s a great way to connect with the team and celebrate the sport. Contact Kristine at [email protected], with any questions.
UPCOMING MEETS
STORM SWIM MEET – SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH
DECLARATION DEADLINE - Thursday 9/11 @ 12PM.
REMINDERS
FORTIFY DRYLAND STARTS TONIGHT
Reminder for Gold & Senior swimmers that the Fortify dryland program starts this evening. Coaches ask that you also consider a quick snack for your swimmer between dryland and in-water practice.
FALL SOCIAL EVENT - RSVP TODAY
Thank you to all of you who have already RSVP’d for this event! We cannot wait to celebrate the start of our season together! There is still time to RSVP if you have not already, please do ASAP so we have enough Kona Ice for everyone! We hope to see you there!
As a reminder: the team social will be on Friday, September 19th from 5-8PM, at Westbridge Park in Waunakee (1040 Kopp Road).
We are still looking for a few additional volunteers to assist with day-of event execution. You will be there anyways, please consider grabbing a shift to assist us with event setup, family check-in, and event clean up. Thank you to those of you who have already grabbed a shift!
6:00PM PRACTICE START TIMES (MON-THURS)
The high school swim team practices in the pool until 6:00PM daily. They require us to not enter the pool area until they are out of the water. Therefore, if your swimmer has a 6:00PM practice start time, PLEASE have them arrive ready to get in the water, and WAIT in the pool lobby until a Wave Coach invites them on-deck. We must obey this rule, and thank you for your cooperation! For all other practice start times, swimmers & their entourages can come into the pool area as they arrive and wait in the bleachers until their practice begins.
TAKEAWAYS
9.11 Declaration Deadline for 10/4 Swim Meet - 12PM
9.19 Fall Kickoff Social - RSVP Today!
9.21 Team Store Orders Close
9.30 NO PRACTICE
10.4 Storm Fall Kickoff Meet - Sun Prairie West HS
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How to “Declare” or “Decline” Swim Meet Participation:
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Login to Sports Engine: Once on the page, login to your account on Sports Engine using your credentials.
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Click the Link: Start by visiting the meet event page. This page will also have links to relevant meet information from the host team and Wave coaches.
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Click “Attend/Decline” Button.
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Select Your Swimmer(s): Find and click on your swimmer(s)’ name to begin the declaration process. If you have multiple swimmers, you must repeat for each swimmer.
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Declaration: A Declaration drop-down menu will appear. Click "Yes" if your swimmer will be attending the meet, or "No" if they will not be participating.
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Event Placement: Please note that coaches will assign swimmers to their specific swim events. Please use the “Notes” space to communicate specific dates/times your swimmer is unavailable to compete or other information you want to share with coaches specific to the meet.
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Save Changes: Once you’ve made your declaration and added any notes (if relevant), make sure to click "Save Changes" to complete the declaration.
