Swim season is about to begin!  Water workouts begin on Tuesday, April 26th at Forestgate Pool.  If you have not already done so, please go to the homepage and download a copy of the Key Dates handout.  It has practice times & dates, swim meet dates, and other important dates you will need to know for the season.  Everything is in one place so you can post it on your fridge or bulletin board and know when you need to be where!!

 

We are doing our best to keep the most up-to-date info on the website.  If you have any questions, please go there first and see if it is posted!  

 

Coach Mark has requested swimmers bring fins (the kind that looks like a shoe), goggles, and a swim cap to each practice.  Please see the news item Fins / Caps/ Team Suits on our website for more info on where to get these items.  You may also want to bring a chair or towel to sit on and a water bottle / snack for after practice.  It's a good time to get to know other WAVES parents!!

 

Remember, the first few practices will be a little chaotic!!  This is NORMAL -- especially for the younger age groups!  Parents should stay "off the deck" (that is, away from the edge of the pool) during practice.  Coach Mark and his staff have a PLAN for this!!   It's a good idea for swimmers to use the restroom before entering the pool and then once you help him or her get his/her goggles, cap and fins on then find a spot in the shade and get to know the other WAVES parents.

 

Coach Mark will be joined by Cindy Andrews (our new Recreational Specialist who is EXTREMELY experienced with swim teams) and qualified water safety instructors.  Coach Kyle and Coach Jon will be joining us the second week of May after they are done with college finals (we can't wait to have them back!!)  Mary-Brooke and I will also assist Coach Mark as needed and we will be more than happy to answer your questions at the pool.  

 

We are SO excited for the season to finally start!  Waves families are the BEST!!!