Week #3: 8/24-8/28

What a great second week of practices! We had a busy week with practices, ETS, our team retreat, and the first meet of the season. At our retreat, we spent time talking about our individual and team goals and what we hope to accomplish together this season. Friday's meet was a fun way to kick off the season and complete alongside the teams in our conference. I'm so excited to see what this season has in store for our team.

 

This Week:

Monday: Pool (swimmers) 4:00-6:00pm, Pool (divers) 5:00-7:00pm

Tuesday: Meet day!!

Away meet vs. Forest Hills Central and Hudsonville

• The meet will take place at Forest Hills Aquatic Center. The address is 660 Forest Hill Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

• The bus will be leaving the high school at 4:15pm and we will do devotions once we arrive at the pool. We will plan to make a stop at the Zeeland Park and Ride. If you plan to go home between school and the meet and would rather meet us at the Park and Ride, please let us know in advance. Please be ready at the Park and Ride by 4:25pm.

• Warm-up starts at 5:30pm. Meets starts at 6:30pm. 
• Note that this time has been changed to 6:30pm start due to scheduling at their pool.

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

Thursday: **Optional Morning Practice** 6:00-7:15am, Pool 4:00-6:00pm

Friday: ETS 6:45-7:30am, Pool 4:00-6:00pm

**Football cleanup after the game at HCHS.

 

Looking Ahead:

• Tuesday, September 1 - Home Meet vs. TK Middleville and Byron Center at the HAC (6:30pm start time).

• Monday, September 7 - The Aquatic Center is closed on Labor Day. We will be having practice at the Hope College Dow Center from 6:30-8:30pm. 

• Tuesday September 8 - Home Meet vs. Spring Lake at the HAC (6:30pm start time).

• Friday, September 11 - West Michigan Relays (Diving) at 5:00pm at Jenison HS.

• Friday, September 11 - Football cleanup after the game at HCHS.

• Saturday, September 12 - West Michigan Relays (Swimming) at 10:00am at Jenison HS.

 

Other Notes:

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

• Friday, August 28
• Friday, September 11
• Friday, September 18
• Friday, October 9

• 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. 

• 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 30. 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 $10 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!

• 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