Monday, March 28, 2011

Swim Team Sign-Ups, Events, Etc.

FYI - see below swim team update and attachments from John Jewett. Please note - registration with Atlanta Swim Association is due by April 1st, to avoid a late fee and Registration/Suit Sizing is April 17th.

Go Hammerheads!!

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Hello All,

It' s time to start your planning for the summer swim team season!  Attached you will find a registration form and a parents handbook.

Costs

Members: $75 for 1st swimmer, $35 each additional same family.

(If you live within 1 mile of the Huntley Hills pool, club bylaws require that you become a club member in order to have a child on the swim team.)

If you live one mile outside of the neighborhood the cost is $160 for 1st swimmer, $35 for each additional swimmer.

All swimmers must register with the Atlanta Swim Association prior to swimming with the Hammerheads.  All swimmers must be registered by April 1st or will be subject to a late fee.

Total registration fee for the Atlanta Swim Association is $20.  Follow the link to register:
http://atlantaswimming.com

Practice Schedule

Practices will be available Monday-Friday

Pre-season Practice Schedule:

Monday, May 2 – Thursday, May 19:

(No practice Friday, May 20, Last day of school)

Practice I: Beginner - 6 & under - 5:00-5:30pm (6 & under swimmers and any 7-8 year olds who are new to swimming and need more attention and hands-on instruction)

Practice II: 7-10: – 4:00 – 5:00pm

Practice III: 11 & older - 5:00-6:00pm 11&up...and any younger kids who are more

advanced and want a harder workout)

Regular Practice Schedule:

Practices will be available Monday-Friday.

(No practice on Monday, May 30, Memorial Day)

Tuesday, May 24, Regular Practices start

Practice I: Beginners (6& under swimmers and any 7-8 year olds who are new to swimming and need more attention and hands-on instruction). 8:30-9:00 am.

Practice II: Intermediate (7-10 year olds)

9:00-10:00 am

Practice III: Advanced (11&up...and any younger kids who are more advanced and want a harder workout)

10:00-11:00 am

Night Practices 7 to 8pm on Monday and Wednesdays to include a stroke clinic.

Swim Meets

All of the meets will be on a Tuesday night starting at 5:30 p.m.

The scheduled dates are:  May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, and June 28.

Coaches

Head coach - Kristen Clayton - She is coming back again this year to be our head coach.  Kristen is an Emory student and past Hammerhead. We are lucky to have her.

Coach - Lili Watts - She is also coming back this year to coach.  Lily is a senior at Dunwoody High School and was a captain on the season winning girls Dunwoody Swim Team.  Lily will be swimming this year on our team.

Coach - Joey Deminski - This will be Joey's first year coaching on the team.  Joey is very excited about the opportunity to coach.

All of the coaches will be available for private coaching this year which was very popular last year.


Upcoming Events


Swim Team registration / Suit Sizing - Sunday, April 17

Parents Meeting - Sunday, May 1

Spirit Night Chick-Fil-A - TBD

Pancake Breakfast - TBD

Swim - a - thon - TBD


Sponsorship

If you would like to sponsor the team or know of anyone that would like to sponsor send them my way.



Looking forward to a great season in Huntley Hills.

If you have any questions concerning the swim team please contact me.


Thank you,

John Jewett
678-333-6313


Please feel free to send this email to everyone!!

GO HAMMERHEADS !!!!!!