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WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 10, 2025 COACH’S CORNER We are a week into our spring session, and things are going really well! Coaches have had an opportunity to meet some new faces, and continue to challenge our returning swimmers. Thank you for allowing us to coach your children! A few reminders for swimmers and parents: Parents are NOT allowed on deck past the purple bleachers (behind the blocks) due to USA Swimming and Athlete Protection Policies. If you have an urgent need to speak with a coach, please try...
WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 2, 2025 COACH’S CORNER SPRING SESSION STARTS TOMORROW So excited to have swimmers and coaches back on-deck together THIS week! Our spring season begins TOMORROW- April 3rd. Please read this welcome letter from Coach Sandy outlining some key takeaways for our return to the pool. Note: Dryland training for Gold and Senior swimmers will begin NEXT Wednesday-4/9. Gold and Senior swimmers should attend swim only times this week. EQUIPMENT LIST Don’t forget to bring your equipment to each practice. Click here to review equipment requirements...
COACH’S CORNER SPRING SESSION BEGINS NEXT WEEK! - 4/3 So excited to get swimmers and coaches back on-deck together next week! Practices begin Thursday, April 3rd, please reference our practice schedule for the specific dates & times for your swimmer(s) group. Note: Dryland training for Gold and Senior swimmers will begin on 4/9. Dryland for all other groups begins on 4/3 consistent with the published schedule. EQUIPMENT LIST With practices nearly upon us, please check the equipment list to ensure your swimmer(s) have all the appropriate equipment for their assigned...
WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 19, 2025 COACH’S CORNER MEET UPDATE The 5/31 STAR meet has been cancelled by the host team. We will be attending the 5/9-10 VAST Meet instead. This meet falls on the same weekend as the May Mania meet in Pleasant Prairie. Swimmers 13 and over should attend the May Mania meet and swimmers 12 and under will attend the VAST meet. Any 12 and under swimmers wishing to attend the May Mania meet should first discuss with Coach Sandy, as we will only be signing...
WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 12, 2025 COACH’S CORNER 11-14 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET RECAP The Waunakee Wave brought 10 athletes to the 11-14 WI State Championships meet this past weekend. Everyone there enjoyed three days of fast swimming and strong competition. Our Wave swimmers did a FANTASTIC job!! We had swimmers make finals in several events each night. Wave swimmers cheered each other on and solidified already strong friendships! 100% Best Times Ben Keenan Ava Mamat Eila Murphy Rohan Vaishnav Top 16 Finishes Peter Boldt 100 Fly-8th place 100 IM-13th...
WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 5, 2025 COACH’S CORNER 10 & UNDER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET RECAP Waunakee Wave brought 14 swimmers to the 10 & Under State Championship meet this past weekend in Verona. Let me just say that these athletes swam their hearts out at this meet and had a blast! Coaches are just so proud of everyone representing our team at this meet! We had some tremendous individual and relay swims, resulting in our 3rd place finish among Division 2 teams (“medium” sized clubs) and 12th place overall...
WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 26, 2025 COACH’S CORNER REGIONALS RECAP We finished our season strong with an amazing showing at the Regional Championships! It was fantastic to see the kids cheering for each other and swimming with motivation! Swimmer of the Meet: Isaac Kulstad Isaac was seen cheering for all swimmers during their races. Congratulations, Isaac! New State Qualifications Peter Boldt 200 Fly, 200 IM Isaac Kulstad 50 Free Jonah Lenius 50 Free Tyler Lenius 25 Breast, 25 Fly, 25 Free Noah Schwallier 100 IM, 50 Breast Rohan Vaishnav...
WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 19, 2025 COACH’S CORNER Regionals meet information is COMING SOON! State Championship Declaration The state championship declaration deadline is a few days away, so state qualifiers, please declare for your age group’s meet as soon as possible! Senior State: 2/28-3/2 | declare by 2/23 10&U State: 3/1-3/2 | declare by 2/23 11-14 State: 3/7-3/9 | declare by 2/24 Current qualifiers: 10&U Jorge Azevedo Gianna Caruso Jax Dorris Teddy Hesselink Liam Hoppe Vivienne Johnson Hudson Kruse Jonah Lenius Tyler Lenius Liam Rutkowski Noah Schwallier Amie Song...
WAVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 13, 2025 COACH’S CORNER Regionals declaration due 2/14! Please indicate whether or not your swimmer is available for this meet. Coaches will choose events, but please indicate if you have any schedule issues that we need to know about ahead of time. State qualifiers: please review the dates of your age group state meet and declare your availability to participate as soon as possible as entry deadlines closely follow Regionals! Senior State: 2/28-3/2 | declare by 2/23 10&U State: 3/1-3/2 | declare by 2/23 11-14...
