Level 2

News from the Pool- Week of December 8

Marisa Cozort

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, December 14- Toys for Tots

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

 

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

MW High School Prep

6-7pm

  

6-7pm 

  

5-6pm

9-10am

TTh High School Prep

  

6-7pm 

  

6-7pm 

5-6pm

9-10am

JV+

4:45-6pm

4:45-6pm 

4:45-6pm 

4:45-6pm 

4-6pm at WGH

8-10am at WGH

JV

4:45-6pm

4:45-6pm 

4:45-6pm 

4:45-6pm 

  

9-10am

MW Gold

4-4:45pm 

  

4-4:45pm 

  

4-5pm

8-9am

TTh Gold

  

4-4:45pm 

  

4-4:45pm 

4-5pm

8-9am

MW Race Team

4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30pm

  

4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30pm

      

TTh Race Team

  

4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30, 5:30-6:15, 6:15-7pm

  

4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30, 5:30-6:15, 6:15-7pm

    

 

WGHS PRACTICE SCHEDULE

 

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Senior

4-6:30pm 

No AM+ 4-6pm 

4-6:30pm 

No AM+ 4-6pm

4-6pm

8-10am

Varsity

4-6:30pm 

4-6pm 

4-6:30pm 

4-6pm

4-6pm

8-10am

High School Prep

6-7pm

  

6-7pm 

  

5-6pm

9-10am

JV+

4-5:15pm or 6-7pm 

  

4-5:15pm or 6-7pm

  

4-6pm

8-10am

JV

4-5:15pm or 6-7pm

  

4-5:15pm or 6-7pm 

  

5-6pm

9-10am

Gold

5:15-6pm 

  

5:15-6pm 

  

4-5pm

8-9am

MW Race Team

4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30, 5:30-6:15pm

  

4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30, 5:30-6:15pm

      

TTh Race Team

  

4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30, 5:30-6:15pm

  

4:00-4:45, 4:45-5:30, 5:30-6:15pm

    

 

USA SWIMMING REGISTRATION: For those that are new to the team and those with expiring insurance, we will be updating everyone’s USA Swimming Registration (your insurance) and billing your accounts this week for the $90 that will extend insurance through 12/31/2026.  If you will not be swimming in January, I’d need to know by end of day today (Monday.)

 

RACE WEEKEND: Our team was racing from Morgan Hill to Tempe, Arizona over the weekend. Time drops were made, lessons learned and memories made. Results will be uploaded to the team website as soon as they are available to us.  

 

TOYS FOR TOTS VOLUNTEERING: We have an opportunity to volunteer with Toys for Tots on Sunday, December 14 from 9-11am (you can stay longer if you'd like.) All are welcome to volunteer. We will be opening boxes and sorting toys by age group. This is a great opportunity for the team to give back to the community during the holidays. RSVP here.

 

CORPORATE GIVING: ‘Tis the season for end of year giving!  If your company matches your donations, 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 monthly raffle to win a $50 credit on your team account.  The November winner was the Hackett Family!  We will have another raffle this month with winners announced January 5. Parents AND swimmers are welcome to participate: https://forms.gle/hGfnDKKNDx3GfSL46.

 

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!

 

DECEMBER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: 

  • Mon, Dec 22- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)

  • Tues, Dec 23- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)

  • Wed, Dec 24-Sat, Dec 27- no practice

  • Mon, Dec 29- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)

  • Tues, Dec 30- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)

  • Wed, Dec 31- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)

  • Thur, Jan 1- no practice

  • Fri, Jan 2- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)

  • Sat, Jan 3- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)

 

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:

2025-2026 season events list

I joined the team, now what?

ACH for billing

Signup for SMS notifications

Team store (password: BAY) *

Swim Outlet Store *

Team suit orders *

*these are outside vendors and not affiliated with Swim South Bay