WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 22nd, 2025 SANDY SAYS COACH JIM INTRODUCTORY MEETING - RESCHEDULED SWIM PRACTICE ON FOR GOLD AND SENIOR GROUPS Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Meet and Greet with Coach Jim has been rescheduled. A new date will be announced soon. All dryland and swim practices for the Gold and Senior groups will proceed as scheduled this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience. UPCOMING MEETS VAST Trick or Treat Meet is on the 26th. We are still waiting for posted information and it will be shared as...

WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 15TH, 2025 SANDY SAYS POOL DECK BEHAVIOR REMINDER We have received a few reminders from the pool staff about making sure we are walking on deck (not running), acting appropriately in the locker rooms, and not hanging on the lane lines or swimming on top of them. Please assist coaches by also reminding your swimmers to respect the pool rules. WAVE FUNDRAISER – THURS, OCTOBER 16 @ RED & WHITE WINEBAR (6–9 PM) A reminder to join us for a fun evening out at Red...

WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 9th, 2025 SANDY SAYS IT’S COACHES APPRECIATION WEEK! This week is coaches appreciation week. We are so grateful for all the hard work and extra effort they put into making our team the best swim team and helping our swimmers grow! If you happen to see them on the pool deck or off, let them know how much we appreciate them in and out of the pool! NEW FACE ON THE POOL DECK Exciting news! Our new assistant coach, Ben, started on Monday. He is...

WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 1, 2025 SANDY SAYS FIRST SWIM MEET Q&A Thank you to all families who attended the First Swim Meet Q&A Monday evening. You had some great questions and insights to help improve future presentations! WHY COACHES CHOOSE MEET EVENTS This is a question we receive periodically from both new & continuing families. We believe the answer is a positive differentiator for our swim team. Please follow this link to read “Why Coaches Choose Meet Events” which details why we believe this is the right approach...

WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2025 SANDY SAYS FIRST SWIM MEET Q&A SESSION - MONDAY 9/29, 6:15-7:00PM If this will be your first USA swim meet—or if you’d just like a refresher—please join us for an informational session with Coach Sandy. She will walk parents through what to expect at a swim meet, how we’d like our swimmers to prepare and conduct themselves, and provide an overview of Wave expectations. This is a great chance to feel more comfortable with the meet process and make sure both swimmers and...

WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2025 SANDY SAYS ACCESS TO FAMILY BATHROOMS As a reminder, parents are NOT allowed in the locker rooms during practice. This is SafeSport rule and USA Swimming policy. The double doors leading to the family bathroom in the High School hallway will be unlocked during our practices. PRACTICE REMINDERS -Please make sure your swimmer has all their assigned equipment with them at each practice. -Locker rooms need to be vacated by swimmers within 10 minutes of practice finishing so that coaches and lifeguards can...

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...

WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2025 Welcome to the 2025 Fall Session! As we begin a new session and operating year for Waunakee Wave Swim Team, our Board of Directors wants to welcome both new and returning families! We are grateful you’ve chosen to be part of our swim community and we look forward to sharing a rewarding year together. Please read this full Welcome Letter, from our Board President. SANDY SAYS Welcome! ← Please click and read this welcome document in its entirety, which includes key information regarding...

WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 27TH, 2025 SANDY SAYS FALL SESSION PREP We’re excited to have you back in the pool in just over a week! Practices for all swimmers start on Saturday September 6th, see full practice schedule. To ensure successful practices for our swimmers, please review the equipment list (especially new swimmers or swimmers moving into a new group, as the needed equipment is different by group) and secure necessary equipment for your applicable training group prior to the start of our season. Simply Swimming is a Wave...

WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 20TH, 2025 WAVE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING RECAP Our Annual Membership Meeting took place Sunday night via Google Meet! Thank you to all the members who took the time to join us! Your engagement in Wave is what makes this swim community so great! The meeting agenda covered multiple topics including strategy updates, a review of our financial health, and updates on membership of the Wave. Our Board President led the meeting sharing Fall enrollment numbers (currently 122 swimmers and climbing by the day), key Board...