News from the Pool- Week of January 19
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, January 19- HOLIDAY (no practice)
Monday, January 26- Spring Race Team registration open to current members
Tuesday, January 27- last day to RSVP for 2/28-3/1 meet at WGHS (all swimmers)
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
ZONE CHAMPS: We were blessed with some incredible January weather for last weekend’s meet. We had so many lifetime bests, heat and division winners. Results will be upload later this week to the website. Way to go swimmers!!!
A special thank you to all the parents who helped run this meet. While we need parents at all meets to help for 60-90 minutes, these kinds of meets where all teams play a role in hosting the event (or our team is in charge of the whole thing), it’s ESSENTIAL that parents choose a shift. We are in a time in our society where parents would prefer to pay to not have to help or will not attend events if they do have to volunteer, so it’s refreshing to have spots filled so the swimmers can participate.
If you have ideas on how to get more parents involved in selecting the 60-90 minute shifts BEFORE the meet begins, I am open to suggestions!
REOPENING RSVP FOR BAY HOSTED MEET: We will be hosting a meet on 2/28-3/1 at WGHS. This is a great meet for all levels. I’ve reopened the RSVP for one more week in hopes that more swimmers will sign up. Be sure to denote which day your swimmer is available (“Saturday”, “Sunday” or “both days”) in the text box of your RSVP. Since we are hosting this meet, we will need all attendees to volunteer for a 60-90 minute shift.
PRIVATE LESSONS: Interested in getting a boost in your swimming? Coaches Claire and Izzie have a few private lessons available on the events page. Once you sign up, your account will be billed directly.
BETA TESTERS NEEDED FOR NEW USA SWIMMING APP - USA Swimming is seeking app testers for the beta version of the new USA Swimming Mobile app. If you would please send something out to your membership, they are looking for anyone that wants to beta test the app and provide feedback. We encourage you to share this information with your athletes, parents, and families so they know they too are invited to help test. The signup is at the top of the Stakeholder Engagement page - https://www.usaswimming.org/about-usas/resources/stakeholder-engagement.
RACE TEAM: The Winter Race Team ends on 2/13 with registration for the Spring Race Team opening 1/26 for the March start date. Set a reminder to ensure your first choice of group. The WG session is 12 weeks, while the Crossgates Spring session is 6 weeks. (The Crossgates neighborhood cabana program starts up mid-April.) If your Crossgates swimmer would like to shift to WG in mid-April, we will have a special form for you to fill out in March.
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. 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
