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PASA - MP: Weekly Update - 9/8/25

Bruce Smith
GENERAL UPDATES
 
1) Coach Zach earns 4th place in the Doc Counsilman's Creative Set Contest at the American Swim Coaches Association World Clinic last week (the clinic was attended by over a thousand coaches from around the world).  Great to see Coach Zach being recognized by fellow coaches
 
2) PASA & USA Swimming Registration REQUIRED - Thanks to everyone who has already registered for PASA and USA Swimming.  If you have not registered with PASA yet or if you are an new swimmer and have not registered with USA Swimming yet (Here is the link to register: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/C6964B45BA38CD
Returning Swimmers do not need to re-register until end of the calendar year.  
 
3) 2025 PASA - Team Shirts & Swim Caps - Each swimmer will receive two PASA Shirts (Red & Black) and one Silicone PASA Swim Cap.  We will be handing these out at practice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday this week.  After that time, you will need to ask your coach for a team shirt.  
 
4) PASA - MP Parents; Meeting - Wednesday 6:00 - 6:40pm @ Burgess Pool.
This meeting is for all parents to answer your questions about the team.  
If you have a question you would like to ask, please fill out this Survey, so we know how to direct the meeting. 
 
5) Giving Input to the Menlo Park community regarding the Burgess Pool - If you are interested in giving input to the Menlo Park commuity about the pools we use for PASA you can help in two ways
- C omplete the MP 2025 Community Survey and let Menlo Swim & Sports know what’s working well, what could be better, and what you’d like to see in the future. -  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQZH3RM
- Attend the MP Aquatics Working Group Meetings.  The Next meeting is Tuesday, September 23 6:00 - 7:30pm at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave).  Information on the Group can be found - HERE
 
6) Personal Swim Caps & Required Team Equipment - 
In order to help our athletes become the best swimmers they can be we do require some equipment during our training. This equipment will help strengthen specific parts of their swimming and assist in others. This gear can also be fun and help add some novelty to our training sessions. 
 
Each practice group has a different equipment needs, which you can find from your swimmer's coach.   All these training tools can be purchased through our  team store  (scroll to the bottom to see the group equipment packages).  
 
Burgess Pool does have equipment that swimmers can borrow until they purchase their own equipment.  PASA swimmers will be allowed to borrow Burgess equipment through September 28.  After that date, all swimmers must have their own swim equipment.  
 
NOTE - PASA Personalize swim caps can be ordered through our  team store 
(DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15)
 
NOTE - PASA-Menlo Park has logoed gear bags for purchase from the coaching staff ($30). 
Please reach out to your coach if you would like to purchase one. 
 
 
PRACTICE SCHEDULE UPDATES
 
1)   Practice Updates for Week of 9/8/25
 
 
- Mighty Minnows, AG Bronze, AG Silver, AG Gold, Varsity - Regular Practice Schedule
 
- Pre-Senior & Seniors
- Mornings - Offered Tues, Thur, Fri this week from 6:00 - 7:30am at M-A High School
- Friday - Afternoon practice - start time pushed back to 6:00pm (Only for this Friday)
- Saturday - Starting 9/13, Saturday practices will be moved to 8:45am - 11:00am at Belle Haven while we wait for City Council approval of us using the pool before it opens (7-9am)
 
 
1)   Practice Updates for Week of 9/15/25
 
- Mighty Minnows, AG Bronze, AG Silver, AG Gold, Varsity
 - No Afternoon Practice on Friday, September 19 due to the PASA Candy Meet hosted by our own site of PASA. 
- Regular Practice Schedule the rest of the week. 
 
- Pre-Senior & Seniors
- Mornings
Tues, Fri this week from 6:00 - 7:30am at M-A High School.
Thursday will be with DZS at Foothill Tennis & Swim Club from 5:40 - 7:20am.  
- Friday - Afternoon practice - Pre-Seniors will either swim in the PASA Candy Meet hosted by our site, or volunteer at the event.  
- Saturday (TBD) - 
 
3) This week we will have a number of new swimmers in each group.  Please introduce yourself to your new teammates and welcome them to the team. 

 

 

 

EVENT SCHEDULE   - September/October Calendar   

You can find the Fall Events Schedule on our website HERE

Fall Trimester Meet Sign Up Form - Will be sent in a separate email for swimmers to sign up for the swim meets they will be able to attend this Fall Trimester

0) Sunday, September 7                  Senior Track Santa Cruz Boardwalk Practice

1) Wednesday, September 10         Parent Informational Meetings @ Burgess.  6:00 - 6:40pm @ Burgess Pool

1.5) Wednesday, September 17.     Monthly PASA Pride Day.  Show your PASA pride by wearing your PASA gear to school

2) Friday, September 19                 1st PASA Fall Candy Meet @ Burgess (Mighty Minnows & Age Group Tracks)

4) Saturday, September 20             Super League Meet @ Paly High School (Senior Track)       

5) Weekend of Sept 26 - 27            Senior Track Long Course Training Weekend & Six Flags        

6) Friday, October 3                        2nd PASA Fall Candy Meet @ Rinconada (Mighty Minnows & Age Group Tracks)       

7) Weekend of October 11-12         USA Swimming Meet @ DACA (Age Group & Senior Tracks)

8) Friday, October 17                      3rd PASA Fall Candy Meet @ Paly High School (Mighty Minnows & Age Group Tracks)

10) Weekend, October 25-26          Spooky Classic Swim Meet @ Burlingame HS (All Groups)        

11) Thursday, October 30               Halloween Practice and Costume Contest (All Groups)

12) Friday, October 31                   No Afternoon Practice - Halloween