News from the Pool- Week of November 17
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, November 18- last day to RSVP for 12/13-14 Winter Age Group Champs (qualifiers only)
Thursday, November 20- last day of Fall Race Team (Winter begins 12/1)
Monday, November 24- last day to RSVP for Candy Cane Classic (12&up only)
Thursday, November 27- holiday (no practice)
Friday, November 28- morning practices for Gold, JV, JV+, Prep, Varsity and Senior
Monday, December 1- Winter Race Team begins
Thur-Sun, December 4-7- Arizona Meet aka: Holiday Swim Fest (qualifiers only)
Sat-Sun, December 6-7- Zone 1 South Age Group Meet (all swimmers)
Sat-Sun, December 13-14- Winter Age Group Champs (qualifiers only)
Tuesday, December 16- last day to RSVP for 1/17-18 Zone Champs (all swimmers)
Tuesday, December 16- last day to RSVP for 2/7-8 VS Age Group Meet (all swimmers)
Saturday, December 20- Candy Cane Classic (12&up only)
Wed-Sat, December 24-27- no Gold, JV, JV+, Prep, Varsity or Senior practices
Mon-Sat, Dec 29-Jan 3- special practice schedule
(no Race Team 12/22-1/3)
*see more for next season here: 2025-2026 season events list with links
CROSSGATES (XG) PRACTICE SCHEDULE
WGHS PRACTICE SCHEDULE
WEEKEND RESULTS: The weather wasn’t as bad as it was forecasted and we swam away with some great times over the two days of racing in Morgan Hill. The results will be posted on the team website under “my meet results” with the ribbons passed out to those who earned them by the end of the week. If parents or swimmers ever have ANY questions about these meets and you weren’t able to ask the coaches at the meet, please send me an email. We are here to help navigate unfamiliar waters to make swimming make sense for everyone!
11/8 BLOCK PARTY RESULTS: We are STILL waiting on the software update so the results can be entered. I hope to have them by next week's Monday newsletter.
WILLOW GLEN SWIMMERS: All WG practices will shift to the HIGH school pool for the remainder of the year.
CORPORATE GIVING: ‘Tis the season for end of year giving! If your company matches your gifts, we’d love to be considered in your end of year charitable contributions. We are a 501c3 organization that relies on donations to help subsidize team scholarships (we never turn down a family in need), rising pool rental costs (prices have almost tripled since the pandemic) and pool equipment (kickboards, backstroke flags, lanelines, etc.) We are registered on Benevity, but can also complete forms through the platform your business uses. Checks are also welcome and we can provide a receipt.
TESTIMONIALS NEEDED: We are in data gathering mode to help us better our team and can use all the help we can get. If you would like to participate in a brief survey, we’d be grateful! All participants will be entered in a raffle to win a $50 credit on your team account. Winner announced on 12/1. Parents AND swimmers are welcome to participate: https://forms.gle/hGfnDKKNDx3GfSL46.
WINTER REGISTRATION IS OPEN: The Fall session ends on 11/20. If your Race Team swimmer would like to join us next season, please register through this link. Only blue and yellow groups need to register if they are planning on swimming in the new season. Gold, JV, JV+, Prep, Varsity and Senior are enrolled through July 2026.
SWIM BINGO: Keep checking those boxes! Once they get their first “bingo” (five in a row), they can show their coach (either their shirt or the printout) and pick a prize from the box. Just one prize for their first bingo. If they earn a “blackout” (complete all 25 squares), then can fill out the form to get some team swag (be sure to read the rules at the top of the form.) Swimmers can write directly on their shirts or use this printable to keep track of their BINGO throughout the season. We will be ordering the blackout team swag every few months so there is plenty of time for all to earn it!
SAFESPORT COURSES: This resource is intended to provide guidance on the various remote Safe Sport Club Recognition online training options available to athletes and parents from home. SafeSport is a grassroots education program designed to help swimmers and parents navigate boundaries and appropriate behaviors.
Training for parents:
Tuesday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. – REGISTER
Training for 13-17 year old athletes:
Thursday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m. – REGISTER
If none of these classes work for you, please visit the following links to take the class when it works for you (athletes and parents.) Parents and swimmers should take this course every two years.
LINKS:
Team store (password: BAY) *
*these are outside vendors and not affiliated with Swim South Bay
