News from the Pool- Week of January 5
UPCOMING EVENTS
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)
Saturday, January 10- NO PRACTICE (coaches attending a conference)
Sat-Sun, January 17-18- Zone Champs (all swimmers)
Monday, January 19- holiday (no practice)
Monday, January 26- Spring Race Team registration open to current members
Sunday, February 1- Spring Race Team registration opens to the public
Tuesday, February 3- last day to RSVP for 3/20-22 Spring Age Group Champs (qualifiers only)
Tuesday, February 3- last day to RSVP for 3/28-29 BAY hosted Age Group Meet (all swimmers)
Sat-Sun, February 7-8- VS Age Group Meet (all swimmers)
Thursday, February 12- last day of Winter Race Team
Fri-Sun, February 14-16- SCSC Sr. 2 P&F (qualifiers only)
Tuesday, February 24- last day to RSVP for 4/18-19 TERA Senior Open (Varsity/Senior only)
Thurs-Sun, February 27-March 1- (Sectionals)
Sat-Sun, February 28-March 1- BAY hosted Age Group Meet (all swimmers)
*see more for next season here: 2025-2026 season events list with links
CROSSGATES (XG) PRACTICE SCHEDULE
WGHS PRACTICE SCHEDULE
HAPPY NEW YEAR!: Here’s to a chlorine filled new year with lots of brave, new experiences for our swimmers. We have 2 meets coming up that will be held at our very own WGHS pool at the end of February and March. These would be terrific for ALL SWIMMERS, especially those who have never attended a meet outside of Block Parties. Be sure to be aware of the deadlines for RSVPing. Since we are hosting these meets, we will need a LOT of help. If you have any non-swimmers in your family that need volunteer hours, you can sign them up for volunteer shifts.
NO SATURDAY PRACTICE THIS WEEK: The coaches will be attending the American Swim Coaches Association clinic this weekend. No practice for any groups.
DECEMBER SWIMMERS OF THE MONTH: Help us celebrate Autumn (Prep) and Ty (Varsity) as last month’s swimmers of the month. They will receive special swim caps to commemorate their honor.
Autumn Cleland: After playing volleyball for her high school team, Autumn joined High School Prep in November. In just two short months of practice, she posted impressive times of 26.75 in the 50 Free and 59.92 in the 100 Free at the Candy Cane Classic. Autumn proves that excellence in one sport can translate to excellence in another. Congratulations to Autumn on her hard work and dedication!
Ty Ryan: On the last Friday of September, the Varsity and JV+ groups completed a mile swim test. Ty, who was in JV+ at the time, beat every Varsity boy in his heat—earning himself a well-deserved spot on Varsity. At the Candy Cane Classic, Ty swam a blazing 58.91 in the 100 Free, breaking a minute for the first time. His consistent excellence and dedication in practice are clearly paying off. Congratulations, Ty.
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. Congratulations to the Anashkin family for winning the December raffle. 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
