News from the Pool- Week of December 29
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
LAST CALL FOR 2025 TAX WRITE OFFS: ‘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. 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!
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) *
*these are outside vendors and not affiliated with Swim South Bay
