Shark Bites May 4
May the 4th be with you Shadow Cliff Sharks!
Tomorrow is officially our first day of practice! I’m looking forward to seeing our swimmers back in the water. Having said that, the first few days are a little chaotic getting swimmers in and out of the pool, so please be patient with us. It is VERY important that you read our practice protocol, AND share it with whomever will be bringing your swimmer to practice!
FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE
Tomorrow we will have a check in table for your swimmer where they will receive their Shark swim cap and then another check-in at the entrance to the pool. Only swimmers who are registered with our team and completed tryouts are allowed to be in the water for practice. I suggest EVERYONE arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your swimmer’s practice to allow for check in these first few days. If you will not be able to attend the first day of practice, swimmers can check in and receive their swim caps on the first day THEY attend practice.
If your swimmer is still needing to tryout, please attend our last tryout date, Monday, May 5th, 6:00-7:00pm. They will not be able to practice until they have been cleared.
PRACTICE PROTOCOL
Just a reminder that during practices, only swimmers, coaches, and our swim team volunteers will be allowed inside the pool gate. We want to encourage kids to look to their coaches when they have questions or concerns. Parents will drop off swimmers at the front gate for practice, and pick up swimmers at the back gate. Restrooms will be open and available to all (swimmers and parents, etc), but for viewing, please bring a camping chair to sit outside the gate if you choose to stay during practice. If your swimmer needs help with their caps or goggles, or needs to apply sunscreen, please do so before you send them through the gate.
WEATHER
We are aware of the rain predicted this week. Please download the Swimtopia Mobile App. This is the FASTEST way to find out if the pool is closed, practice is canceled, etc. If you do not hear we have canceled practice, then we have not! Remember when it comes to San Antonio weather, it could be flooding on one side of town, and not a drop of rain at another, so please subscribe to notifications on the APP!
PARKING
The parking lot will be closed off for our swim coaches and the tennis coaches.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance at all practices and/or meets is not required. Many of our swimmers participate in other sports, dance, etc. We just ask that if you are going to be gone for longer than a week, please let us know via email to [email protected]. For swim meets, we need everyone to go to their account and opt in to swim meets IF your swimmer is attending. I will send a separate email about this later.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
I know that during registration, there is a place to note any medical conditions. Please let us know if any accommodations need to be made for your swimmer DURING PRACTICE, or if there is anything we need to keep an eye out for DURING PRACTICE. For example, if your swimmer has asthma, and requires an inhaler to be taken during practice, please let us know. Sharing any information that would help them be successful is most appreciated. Please email me at [email protected] so I can relay the information to our coaches.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Please have your swimmer attend the practice group that corresponds to their age group, UNLESS you have been notified differently by me. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
After School- starting May 5th, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays (4 days a week)
- 4:45-5:15pm 6 & under
- 4:30-5:15pm 7&8
- 5:15-6:00pm 9/10
- 6:00-6:45pm 11/12/13
- 6:45-7:45pm 14 & up
SWIM MEET SCHEDULE
There are 4 dual meets and one Championship meet held at the end of the season. Start time will be around 8am for the morning meets, and 5pm for the evening meet. (Champs may start earlier!)
- Saturday, May 31st - Home vs. Summerfield
- Saturday, June 7th - Home vs. Hidden Forest
- Saturday, June 14th - Away @Vineyard
- Friday, June 20th - Away @Deerfield
- Champs, Saturday, June 28th (morning)- @Josh Davis pool
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, May 5th- First Day of Practice
Wednesday, May 7th- Willie’s Spirit Night (see attached flier)
Friday, May 16th- Swim Team Kick Off Party
Thursday, May 22nd- Last Day of Afternoon Practice
Monday, May 26th- Memorial Day- NO PRACTICE
Tuesday, May 27th- First Day of Morning Practice
Saturday, May 31st- Home Swim Meet vs. Summerfield
Please check the website calendar for more information regarding swim team dates. You can access it here: https://scsharks.swimtopia.com/swim_meets
WILLIE'S NIGHT
Wednesday, May 7th is our fundraiser day/night at Willie's Grill & Icehouse. Please join us this evening after practice and mention Shadow Cliff Sharks Swim Team, and we get 15% of your food and drink bill. (see attached flier)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Many parents have reached out asking for private lessons for their swimmer so I’m attaching a document with the names and contact info for all our assistant and junior coaches that are doing private swim instruction this summer. Please feel free to reach out to them if you are looking for individualized or specific instruction, and/or if you’d like more information.
Also, our pool offers Group Swim Lessons which take place June-July in the evenings, run by Coach Riley. This is a GREAT way for younger swimmers to learn to swim and get them ready for swim team next year.(See attached fliers)
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
We are looking forward to a wonderful swim season. I’ll be seeing you at the pool!
Regards,
Angie Cox
Shadow Cliff Swim Team Co-President
#210-326-0428
Tracy Solis
Shadow Cliff Swim Team Co-President
(210) 857-9710
Sophie Filipowicz
Shadow Cliff Swim Team Head Coach
