Week #3: 8/25-8/29

What an awesome second week of practices! Between the first days of school, getting into the rhythm of our regular ETS and practice schedule, and kicking off the season with our first meet, you handled a lot this week. I’m so proud of how you girls stayed focused, encouraged one another, and gave great effort. Friday's meet was such a fun way to compete alongside all the teams in our conference. I can’t wait to see how the rest of this season unfolds!

This Week:

Monday: Pool 4:00-6:00pm

Tuesday: Meet day!!

Home meet vs. Forest Hills Central and Hudsonville

• The meet will take place at the Holland Aquatic Center.

• Girls, please be on deck by 5:10pm for team devotions.

• Warm-up starts at 5:30pm. Meets starts at 6:30pm.

• Parents, we have many timing slots open! Please sign up HERE if you're interested in timing for Tuesday. Thanks!

Wednesday: ETS 3:00-3:45pm, Pool 4:00-6:00pm

Thursday: Pool 4:00-6:00pm

Friday: ETS 6:45-7:30am, Pool 8:00-10:00am

 

Looking Ahead:

• Monday, September 1 - The Aquatic Center is closed on Labor Day. We will be having practice at the Hope College Dow Center from 6:00-8:00pm.

• Tuesday, September 2 - Away Meet vs. TK Middleville and Byron Center at Byron Center HS (6:30pm start time)

• Friday, September 5 - West Michigan Relays (Diving) at 5:00pm at Hudsonville HS

• Friday, September 5 - Football cleanup after the game at HCHS

• Saturday, September 6 - West Michigan Relays (Swimming) at 10:00am at Hudsonville HS

• Monday, September 8 - Away Meet vs. Mona Shores at Muskegon High School (6:30pm start time)

• Thursday, September 11 - Away Meet vs. EGR at East Grand Rapids High School (6:00pm start time)

 

Other Notes:

• Football Cleanups:  Below are the dates our team will be responsible for cleaning up after the home football games:

• Friday, September 5
• Friday, September 19
• Friday, September 26
• Friday, October 10
• Friday, October 24

• Volunteer Opportunities: Parents, thank you to all of you who have signed up to bring snacks, time, make sack dinners, etc. We truly appreciate it! HERE is the link for the volunteer opportunities. We couldn't do it without you. Thanks!

• Team Handbook: The Team Handbook was shared with the girls at the retreat. You can view it HERE. Girls, please make sure to sign the last page and give it to Coach Erica or Coach Diane by the end of this week, thank you!

• Pop Can Fundraiser: We are collecting pop cans to raise money for our team discretionary funds. These funds are used for a variety of different things for the girls throughout the season. When you have money from the returned pop cans, you can give it to a coach. This fundraiser will run through September 26. The top three girls who raise the most money will get a prize!

• Caps: If you are interested in purchasing a silicone cap, they are $15 a cap. Please bring cash or check to Coach Erica and she will get one for you. Each girl will receive one free latex cap.

• Final Forms: Parents, please check Final Forms and make sure all of the information is filled out and that you have paid. There are some who still need to submit the "Pay to Play". Thank you!

• Date Change: Our Mona Shores meet was switched to Monday, September 8 due to scheduling conflicts with their pool. The meet will take place at Mona Shores High School with a 6:30pm start time.

• Parent Night: If you were not able to attend parent night. HERE is the link to the slideshow. Let us know if you have any questions.

 

Resources:

• Season Calendar HERE
• Important Dates HERE
• Beginning of Season Document HERE