News from the Pool- Week of February 2
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, February 2- some WG swimmers shift to WGM
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
Sat-Sun, February 7-8- VS Age Group Meet (all swimmers)
Thursday, February 12- last day of Winter Race Team
Sat-Mon, 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)
Monday, March 2- Spring Race Team begins
Tuesday, March 3- last day to RSVP for Far Westerns (qualifiers only)
Sat-Sun, March 7-8- Z1S Senior 2 P&F Meet (qualifiers only)
Sat/Sun, March 7-8- Fitter and Faster Camp
*see more for next season here: 2025-2026 season events list with links
CROSSGATES (XG) PRACTICE SCHEDULE
WGHS PRACTICE SCHEDULE
HIGH SCHOOL SEASON BEGINS: Best of luck to our BAY swimmers who will be training with their school team during the high school swim season (starting today.) BAY swimmers attend 18 different high schools. We look forward to following along with your progress and can’t wait until you return! (Many BAY swimmers continue to train with us during the season, attending their school meets and other events.)
WG SWIMMERS: With the high school season starting up today, that means some of our groups will shift to the MIDDLE school pool. Please be sure to check the schedule above to see if your group is at the WGM (Willow Glen MIDDLE school) or WGH (Willow Glen HIGH school) pool. If you arrive at one of the pools and you don’t find your group, do not fret! Just walk around the corner to the other pool.
JANUARY SWIMMERS OF THE MONTH: We’d like to award two Race Team swimmers as January Swimmers of the Month. From the Crossgates MW group, Charlize Cettel won the HIGH POINT award at Zones (she was the top scoring 6&under at the entire meet.) She dropped 20 seconds in her 50 Free over the past year!
From the Willow Glen MW group, William Lark is a helper. He helped the coaches set up the lane lines, without being asked, all fall. William continues to get to the pool early; it's easy when you go to WGMS! The coaches enjoy talking to William before practice and watching him swim butterfly from across the pool. He shows the kind of commitment and charisma that makes a great swimmer.
SPRING RACE TEAM REGISTRATION: The Winter Race Team ends on 2/13 with registration for the Spring Race Team open for the 3/2 start. 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.
PRIVATE LESSONS: Interested in getting a boost in your swimming? Coach Claire has private lessons available at 5:30 on Mondays and Wednesday at Crossgates with registration on the events page. Once you sign up, your account will be billed directly.
THRIVING YOUTH ATHLETE SUMMIT: If you’re an athlete, coach, sports parent, or there’s an athlete in your life you support, you’re going to love this educational opportunity! I know that I’m not the only one who believes that sports can shape far more than athletic performance. They help young people build resilience, discover their identity, learn how to handle pressure, and grow as confident and capable humans.
As an advocate for athlete and child wellbeing, I am proud to share "THRIVING YOUTH ATHLETES", a free virtual summit created by María Inés Flores - Olympic gymnast, sports parent, and founder of The Powerful Athlete. If this resonates with you, register for this summit now, and share this invitation with someone who can benefit! Recorded webinars will be available every day during the 2 week summit for you to view at your leisure.
Save your spot here: https://thrivingyouthathletes.com/SUMMIT?am_id=elizabeth7590
María’s story is powerful. At 17, she was so burned out that she competed at the Olympics… and retired the very next day. Her parents were great, but if they’d had a roadmap, her journey could have been different, and she probably wouldn’t have quit before getting the most out of the sport she loved. That’s why she created this summit, to support and guide today’s sports parents.
In this free summit, you'll learn how to:
• Support athletes' big dreams and peak performance without burnout or excess stress
• Protect their mental health, confidence, and joy
• Make informed decisions in the athletes’ and their family’s long term benefit
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:
See attached for step-by-step instructions for parent and athlete online education access. How to create an account for your athlete who is a minor. Click here.
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
