Hello Otters!

As we enter our third week of practices and swim meets, we just want to echo what Coach Kushner said. Our swimmers and divers have been putting in the work and we're so excited for this week. And this week is going to be a competitive one. Two away meets and take your parents to practice day. WooHoo! Here are your reminders and new information for the week

Tuesday, 7.9.24

This week's 1st AWAY meet is at Stonecrest. CLICK HERE for directions or they can be found in the ABE League section of SwimTopia.

Divers arrive NO LATER THAN 4:40pm (Coach Sarah and Coach Tara will let you know if you're diving at the meet on Tuesday's practice.)

Swimmers arrive NO LATER THAN 5:00pm. All swimmers should be ready with caps and goggles in hand at 5:00pm

When you arrive, the Otters set up on the Gaga ball side of the pool, toward the back of Stonecrest. Remember to bring chairs and lots of hydration. It's supposed to be very hot again.

If you have volunteered to help at this meet, please check in with me (Jessie) once you arrive.

Thursday, 7.11.24

First, a CHANGE OF SCHEDULE for Thursday:

• No Dryland for 10-12 Group & 13U Groups
• 13 & Overs: Swim - 8:30-9:30 AM & Team Meeting from 9:45-10 AM
• 10-12: Swim - Team Meeting from 9:30-9:45 AM & Swim - 9:45-10:45 AM
• 9U - Normal Schedule - 10:45-11:45 AM

This week's 2nd AWAY meet is at Brookside Country Club. CLICK HERE for directions or they can be found in the ABE League section of SwimTopia.

Divers arrive NO LATER THAN 4:40pm (Coach Sarah and Coach Tara will let you know if you're diving at the meet on Tuesday's practice.)

Swimmers arrive NO LATER THAN 5:00pm. All swimmers should be ready with caps and goggles in hand at 5:00pm

When you arrive, the Otters set up immediately to the right, when you walk into the property. At the shallow end of the pool, not the block side. Remember to bring chairs.

If you have volunteered to help at this meet, please check in with Kara Stahley once you arrive.

Friday, 7.12.24

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Otter? Well, wonder no more!!!  Friday is TAKE YOUR PARENT TO PRACTICE DAY! Tighten your goggles... Squeeze into your bathing suit... Grab your towel (and the Tylenol & Advil for all those sore muscles afterward) because it's Otter Parent vs Otter Kid.... And a few other surprises. Don't worry... We accept any person that is willing to go head-to-head with the kids. Aunts, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, Michael Phelps, Caleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, Lily King, anyone you can grab. Timeline for the day is below:

• 13U Group - 8:30-9:30 AM - Practice & stay for the parental festivities afterward

All other practice groups:

• Arrival - 9:30 AM
• 10-12 Group and 9U Group Warmups - 9:30-9:50 AM
• Parents Warmup - 9:50-10:10 AM
• Parents vs. Kids Relays - 10:15-10:45 AM
• Parent (s) vs. Kids Family Fun 25 Challenges - 10:45-11:15 AM
• Parent’s King of the Hill Races - 11:15-11:45 AM

Our Otter calendar is attached again.  I had a few parents say they only showed June, not July, while others said they had an error trying to open it. I converted it to a .pdf  a different way and included both June and July so fingers crossed!  I also have it on SwimTopia in the Calendar and Practice Schedule section of SwimTopia.

Last but certainly not least, we're excited to share the 2024 Diving Showcase hosted by Trident Swim Club. Attached is their meet announcement.  This is a non-DQ, non-scoring, dive-only meet. Warm-ups will either start at 5:00pm or 5:25pm, depending on what warm-up group we've been assigned, and then a 6:00pm start. Warm-up groups won't be assigned until Tuesday, July 16th at noon. The required dive will be a FORWARD DIVE. Forward jump and back jump are allowed in this event and are assigned a 1.0 Degree of Difficulty. If any diver is interested in attending, please make sure to speak with Coach Sarah & Coach Tara to discuss.

As always, any questions, comments, or, general positivity, please reach out. We're here to help in any way that we can. ([email protected])

Jessie

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