Good Afternoon Gliders!! 

Black and Gold Meet Week is here, and we are SO excited! The kids have been working so hard at practice, and it's time to let them have some fun racing! There is A LOT of very important information in this email, so please read it in its entirety!

Black and Gold Team Assignments are attached to this email, and your coaches will have team assignments at practice as well! Please make sure to come to meet on Wednesday decked out in your finest Black or Gold gear - this includes parents and fans!

1. Black and Gold Team Coaches:

     Black Team Coaches: Coach Cameron and Coach Sydney

     Gold Team Coaches: Coach Kennedy and Coach Nathan

2. Individual and Team Photos will be taken beginning at 4pm on Wednesday. BOPP does a wonderful job for us every year, so please make sure to be at the pool on time to have photos taken! Even if your swimmer(s) is not swimming Wednesday night, we would love to have them in the team photo. Please remember to wear our team suit (this year or any prior year) or a solid black suit for the team photo. Alternatively, if you have the white tank from this season, they may wear that as well.

3. Team Warm-ups will begin with the Black Team at 5pm, followed by the Gold Team at 5:30pm. The meet will begin promptly at 6pm. All volunteers should be in position at 5:55pm so the meet can begin on time.

4. Please make sure to sign-up for your volunteer position for this meet, if you have not done so already. We need double the volunteers we typically need because we are swimming against ourselves. Contact Darcie Cotten @ (865)804-3344 or [email protected] for help with volunteer positions.

5. We will have Monday evening practice only this week and the next two weeks due to the Black and Gold Meet and our home meets. As a reminder, only independent swimmers should attend evening practices. Ages 6-10 practice from 6:00-7:00pm and 11 and up from 7:00-8:00pm.

6. In typical Glider fashion, we will have Game Day and Doughnuts on Thursday morning in lieu of regular practice. The kids absolutely LOVE this Glider tradition, so please make sure to attend, even if you didn't swim Wednesday night. Game Day for 10 and under swimmers will be from 9:00-10:00am and 11 and ups will be from 10:00-11:30am. The younger swimmers are welcome to stay for both Game Day sessions.

7. Make sure to check with our coaches if your swimmers are in need of lessons. You can speak to them following practice at the pool to schedule! They are all amazing!

8. We will have 2019 Glider Gear available for purchase at the meet on Wednesday.  We accept cash, check, Venmo and credit cards.

9. If you still owe swim fees for your swimmer(s), please make sure to turn in a check or charge your member account at the club AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Checks should be made payable to Gettysvue Country Club. This is VERY important so that we can pay our coaches and run the team effectively. Beginning next week, your swimmers will be unable to participate in practices or meets until fees are paid. Please be on the lookout for a friendly reminder email if we have not received your fees! 

10. We have LOTS of tiny Gliders this summer! If you have an seasoned swimmer who is willing to be in the water during the 8 and under practice from 9:30-10:15am, we would love the help! Not only does it provide safety for our youngest swimmers, it helps in team bonding!

11. Please make sure to RSVP for our first home meet of the season vs. Jefferson City Swim Club. We will host at Gettysvue next Wednesday, 6/12. The deadline for RSVPs will be Sunday, 6/9 at 6pm. As a reminder, if you do not RSVP by the deadline, your swimmer(s) will not be able to participate.

Whew! That was a lot of information! As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. We are so happy to have you and your swimmer(s) as part of the Glider Family! GO GLIDERS!!

Sally

(865)776-3974