News from the Pool- Week of December 22
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon-Tues, December 22-23- special practice schedule
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)
Tuesday, January 6- last day to RSVP for the 2/14-16 SCSC Sr. 2 P&F (qualifiers only)
Tuesday, January 6- last day to RSVP for the 2/28-3/1 BAY hosted Age Group Meet (all swimmers)
Tuesday, January 6- last day to RSVP for the 3/7-8 Z1S Senior 2 P&F Meet (qualifiers only)
Sat-Sun, January 17-18- Zone Champs (all swimmers)
Monday, January 19- holiday (no practice)
*see more for next season here: 2025-2026 season events list with links
CROSSGATES (XG) PRACTICE SCHEDULE
WGHS PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MEET RECAP: We had the most incredible meet on Saturday at Stanford. Our swimmers raced to 57 total lifetime best swims. It’s very rare for Stanford to open their facility for non-college aged swimmers to compete, so we made sure to enjoy every moment. The weather held off and the team swam in some perfect conditions (overcast skies mean no sun in your eyes and 68 degrees in mid-December is pretty unheard of!)
TAMALES!: It’s Tamale Day at the pool this morning! I hope your swimmer enjoys their post-practice treat. We order from Taqueria El Dorado on the corner of Meridian/Hamilton (in case you need to get more for your family.)
DECEMBER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
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Mon, Dec 22- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)
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Tues, Dec 23- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)
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Wed, Dec 24-Sat, Dec 27- no practice
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Mon, Dec 29- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)
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Tues, Dec 30- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)
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Wed, Dec 31- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)
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Thur, Jan 1- no practice
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Fri, Jan 2- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)
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Sat, Jan 3- 8-9am Gold, 9-10am JV/Prep, 8-10am JV+/Varsity/Senior (all at WG)
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. Winners announced January 5. Parents AND swimmers are welcome to participate: https://forms.gle/hGfnDKKNDx3GfSL46.
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.
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:
Training for 13-17 year old athletes:
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January 22 | 8 p.m. ET | Register
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February 19 | 8 p.m. ET | Register
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March 19 | 8 p.m. ET | 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) *
