Hi Duke-Highland Parents!
After all that, I seem to have misplaced the e-mail list from the meeting last week. If you can forward this on to anyone not on my list and/or e-mail me [duke.highland(at)gmail.com] their contact info so I can update it, that would be great. I'll post a sign up sheet at the pool as well.
First, just a quick reminder that fees for the season/first month were due on Tuesday, Sept. 18. If you have no already given me a check or talked to me, please do ASAP. Also, if your swimmer is new to Duke, I need you to fill out a USA Swimming registration form right away (with a copy of their birth certificate). Returning swimmers will be filling out their paperwork at the beginning of October.
Second, we have a brief fund raising meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6 pm to discuss details for a fund raising event. Participation in the fund raiser counts towards payment of the family fee, which is $50 per season/per family. Depending no how well the fund raiser goes, it could cover multiple seasons for those participating. If you are not planning to participate, the $50 family fund fee is due this Friday, Sept. 28.
Third, for those swimmers 11-and-up interested in going on the team retreat Oct. 5-8, the $75 fee is due to me by Friday, Sept. 28. I am still looking for chaperones (with large SUVs and trucks, if possible) so if you are interested, please let me know. This will be a really fun trip and a great way for our three pools to bond, so I'd really like to see some representation from Highland!
Fourth (and last), please glance at the Duke bulletin board from time to time. I try to keep everyone updated via e-mail, but sometimes I post things there as they come up and before I can get out an e-mail. It's just another way of being as in-the-know as possible as quickly as possible.
Thanks again for all your support! See you pool side!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Fast off the block
I'm so excited things are off to a start. It's amazing how quickly one can acclimate to a new schedule. I was just getting used to not going to the pool every afternoon. And not being surrounded by sprightly youth. And not being challenged to better myself as a person and a coach everyday.
Dang, life was getting so boring.
Welcome back, Duke City—Highland. I'm sure the pool missed you as much as you missed it. And welcome, welcome all our new team members and their families. I hope you find our little aqua family fun and friendly.
The first week of practice also means re-acclimatizing to swimming (and water polo!) life. Everyone's excited about learning, about working hard, about having a great season, about going to state this year, about making new friends. Remember, breathing is very important to swimming—both in the context of stroke work and in your mental preparation. At this stage in the season, it isn't supposed to be the hardest workout of your life. Right now, we are working on technique, basic fitness and functioning, as a team, in a crowded pool environment where the coaches (my) attention is going to be split 100-plus ways. Be patient--your body and mind need some time to adjust.
I'm already having tons of fun and look forward to how much we can accomplish together this season!
Am I getting all misty eyed?
Nah ... couldn't be ...
E-mail Update 09.05.07
Just a quick note with a few things.
One: Welcome back! I'm excited to be back in season, I hope you are, too. Check out our new blog at dcahighland.blogspot.com for more details. I'll be posting stuff there occasionally.
Two: We will be having a team/parent meeting next Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 5:45 pm. We'll talk about season dues, parent volunteers, the fall schedule and more. If you can not attend, please let me know!
Three: There is also an all Duke parent meeting on Saturday, Sept. 15, at West Mesa from 5-8 pm (go here for more details). I will not be able to attend this and do plan to have information about team suits, ect. available to those parents who also can not attend.
Four: Parents, please have your swimmers wait inside the pool for you after practice. There have been a few safety concerns with kids staying outside alone/unattended. Please tell them to wait inside until you or their designated ride arrives. And, also, please look out for each other's children. We want to keep everyone safe! Thank you so much for your help on this matter.
Five: Hey, look, a new e-mail address [duke.highland (at) gmail.com]! This e-mail is the official DCA--Highland e-mail, but you are more than welcome to contact me via adalness (at) hotmail.com if you'd like. I do check both regularly.
Six: OK, I've typed enough. Please pass this on to anyone else you think may need this information who is not on the list. One of the things we'll do on Wednesday is update the e-mail list. All info from e-mails will also be posted on the blog (see!).
One: Welcome back! I'm excited to be back in season, I hope you are, too. Check out our new blog at dcahighland.blogspot.com for more details. I'll be posting stuff there occasionally.
Two: We will be having a team/parent meeting next Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 5:45 pm. We'll talk about season dues, parent volunteers, the fall schedule and more. If you can not attend, please let me know!
Three: There is also an all Duke parent meeting on Saturday, Sept. 15, at West Mesa from 5-8 pm (go here for more details). I will not be able to attend this and do plan to have information about team suits, ect. available to those parents who also can not attend.
Four: Parents, please have your swimmers wait inside the pool for you after practice. There have been a few safety concerns with kids staying outside alone/unattended. Please tell them to wait inside until you or their designated ride arrives. And, also, please look out for each other's children. We want to keep everyone safe! Thank you so much for your help on this matter.
Five: Hey, look, a new e-mail address [duke.highland (at) gmail.com]! This e-mail is the official DCA--Highland e-mail, but you are more than welcome to contact me via adalness (at) hotmail.com if you'd like. I do check both regularly.
Six: OK, I've typed enough. Please pass this on to anyone else you think may need this information who is not on the list. One of the things we'll do on Wednesday is update the e-mail list. All info from e-mails will also be posted on the blog (see!).
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