November 2007 Newsletter



UPCOMING EVENTS

The 2007-2008 practices are under way. Swimmers are preparing for the upcoming Halloween Meet on Sunday, Oct. 28th. This meet is a scrimmage against our fellow Otters to allow new and relatively new swimmers and their parents to get acquainted with the way a meet is run. The meet will begin at 2:00 pm with warm-ups from 1:30-1:50 pm. Let Ross or Jamie know if you will not be attending the Halloween Meet by Thursday, Oct. 25th.

 

TEAM APPAREL SALE

Team suits are the same as last year’s suit. Swimmers are required to wear team suits at dual meets. See Ross or Jamie for sizing of team suits. 

 

All first year swimmers will be given a latex team cap. All other team members can purchase a team cap for the prices listed below. The value of a latex cap ($4.00) will be given to new swimmers who choose to upgrade to a Silicon cap. 

 

Coach Ross will be designing the team T-shirt this year.  T-shirts will be available for purchase until this Sunday, October 28th. 

 

Please make checks payable to CUY Sea Otters and place them in the white mailbox located on the right as you enter the pool area. Please note what you are purchasing on the memo line to assist our Treasurer.

 

Female Suit       $47.00          Male Suit        $30.00

Latex Caps       $4.00             Silicon Caps    $12.00

Team T-Shirt    $5.00

 

PASTA PARTY

The team’s annual SPAGHETTI DINNER will be held right after the Halloween Meet in the Program Center, the blue building next to the Y, at 4:30 pm. Please sign up to bring something delicious to share with the team. Also, if you have any questions feel free to call one of the coaches at the Y.  Paper products and drinks will be provided by the Parent Board.

 

 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Reminder to all parents and swimmers that there will be NO PRACTICE on the following days due to the Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, Nov. 21, Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23. Practice will resume on Sunday, Nov. 25 at our regularly scheduled time.

MEET ATTENDANCE

Please notify Ross or Jamie before Wednesday, Oct. 31 @ 5:00 PM if you will not be attending the meet vs. HARY on Nov. 3. It is crucial that all swimmers attend the full amount of practice prior to the meet. This allows the coaching staff to review all the proper techniques and rules. Thank you CUY Coaching Staff.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday, Oct. 26

7-9 pm   13 & Over Kids–Scary Movie Night-

The movie will be rated PG13.

7-8 pm   12 & Under Kids–Decorate your own

T-Shirt!!!

 

Saturday, Nov. 3

6-9 pm  All CUY swimmers with HARY swimmers

Pizza Party in the Program Center with Activites.

Pizza and Refreshments $3 per person.

 

Friday, Nov. 16

7-8:30 pm

GAME DAY- be sure to bring sweats and sneakers!

 

PARENT   BOARD   MEETINGS

Swim team parent board meetings will be held on a monthly basis, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm. They are held in the conference room. All parents are welcome to attend and participate in the meetings.

 

Text Box: Deadlines: see calendar on reverse side also

•	Team Apparel money due on 
Sunday, October 28
Checks payable to: CUY Sea Otters