Sharks First Week Logistics
Hey Shark Families-
It's summer! We are looking forward to starting off a great season next week! It is a lot, but here are some important updates and reminders for our first week:
Monday Practice: Monday is the first day of practice but will look different than other days. Returning Sharks or any swimmers who have been on a swim team before should come to an open swim practice during Great White (6:45-7:45) or Mako (7:45-8:45). Coaches will be on deck with some a suggested workout, but swimmers are encouraged to do what they need to shake the rust off.
New Swimmers: If your swimmer has never been on a swim team before, we will be doing initial swimmer evaluations during the Hammerhead time slot (8:45 - 9:30). Coaches will meet and evaluate swimmers on fundamentals. Part of this involves a safety test. If a swimmer is questionable to pass the safety test, we will talk with parents after practice. Swimmers can continue to try passing the safety test until Wednesday.
Practice Group Recommendations: Coaches will have a recommendation for practice groups marked in your Swimtopia account by the end of Wednesday. This is based on the coaches best assessment of ability and age, however, If other events or circumstances prevent you from attending that practice, please come to the practice that works best.
Fees: Our amazing Treasurer, Kerri Johnson will be at the pool during practices on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to collect fees and answer questions you may have for payments.
Shirts and swag: Team Shirts will be handed out to swimmers sometime during the first week of practices. Other orders from the team store may not be ready yet. You can also pick up your own order or team suits at MI Sports in Loveland.
Rob's Shoulder: Our head coach, Rob, had shoulder surgery last week to repair a rotator cuff. He will be in a sling until July 4th. Please be mindful of not bumping or hanging on him so he can heal properly. Thanks for your patience as well as he tries to coach one handed!
Communication: Remember that email communication is sent to the email you linked to your Swimtopia account. For the mobile app, I encourage you to make sure badges and alerts are enable on your phone. We will also utilize Remind as another one-way communication tool. Send a text to 81010 with message @rbreshe to sign up for Remind.
Weather Cancellations: We will communicate practice cancellations via swimtopia email, Swimtopia notifications and Remind by 6:15am if needed. Weather conditions such as lightning, air temperature and pool temperature factor in to decisions on weather practices will be cancelled.
Please reach out if you have questions or look for a board member or experienced parent at practices next week.
Let's go Sharks!
SCCA Sharks Board and Coaches