ATTENTION: Lindon Storm Swimmers and Parents

Lindon Storm Swimmers and Parents,

We are so excited for the season to start! Just over a week before the first day of practice!

2017 Lindon Storm Swim Team Roster

Below is a link to the final rosters (for now), please take a look at it. 

Swimmers names at the bottom and in red are those from the wait list that can now register for swim team. Please go to the pool to register your child. They will have a list of those that can register and pay the fee.

**There may still be some shifting around as swimmers drop or coaches feel a swimmer would be better in a different group. Please be aware that assigning each child to a particular group is at the discretion of the coaches, swimmers will be moved to groups appropriate for their skill level if needed.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UnVsmWIl5O10r8v0Fdff8DN0rfGXmUi12rIJK4vsGsE/edit?usp=sharing

If your swimmer's name is not on the roster, please be aware that we still have your names on the wait list. The first week of practice we usually still have a few drop so spots may still open up. However, I'd recommend looking at other swim teams in the valley who may still have openings for the summer. We wish we could accommodate everyone, but with the size of the pool and the coaching staff, there is a limit. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer and will look for us next year!

A Note On Attendance

This year we had long wait lists for each group. We are growing as a team! There are many who would love to swim this summer, unfortunately we do have a max. Swim team is a commitment to come to practice and the meets. We understand there are family vacations and other circumstances that arise that may impede a swimmer from coming.

Please keep us informed and notify us beforehand if your swimmer will be missing practice. If your swimmer is absent for more than a few days and we don't know why, you will be contacted. If absences continue, your swimmer will be removed from the roster so swimmers on the wait list can be added to the team. We do keep attendance and we ask that swimmers do not miss more than 2 weeks of practice. If you have any concerns about this, please email me or talk to me directly, we are more than happy to work with you.

According to the Parks and Rec Refund Policy, "Refunds which are received before program/season start dates are eligible for a full refund minus  a mandatory $10 administrative fee. Refund request received after the swim season start dates, but before half of the program/season has elapsed may be eligible for 50% refund minus a mandatory $10 administrative fee. Refund request received after half of the season has elapsed are not eligible for refunds."

Parent Information

If you have not viewed or received the Parent Packet for 2017, please click on the link below and read through the document.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZDCXoO8ph6NzbbeUpJ3qJWlhyHUiqXAaPCXJLznO88Q/edit?usp=sharing

• A reminder on swim gear, please make sure your child has the correct swim gear (appropriate swim suit, goggles, cap, and fins) Caps are required for girls (unless hair is not past the ear) and optional for boys unless their hair length is past their ears. Please see parent packet for more details on gear.
• Please be aware that if your child does not have last year's swim suit, you will need to go to Poco Loco to purchase this year's team suit and equipment. This is a requirement as being a member of the team. We have a team deal on them so just let them know you are on Lindon Swim Team. 
• Last years suit was discontinued, so please make sure that you either have last years suit or this years. We have team caps available for purchase at the pool's front desk. See the parent packet for any other questions about gear.

Lindon Storm Swim Team Blog

Please save the blog link or subscribe to the team blog! This is where the magic happens. Parent Volunteer Sign Ups, Meet Sign Ups, and important updates. http://lindonswimteam.blogspot.com/. On the right side bar you will find a place where you can subscribe by email

So excited for this season! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Best,

Coach Kristi

Parent Meeting Recap, Make Up Tryout, Volunteer Sign Up

Hello Swimmers and Parents,

Parent Meeting Recap
For those that were unable to attend the parent meeting last night, here is a link to the Parent Packet document. Click here. If it doesn't work, let me know.

Swim Gear
Please be aware that if your child does not have last year's swim suit, you will need to go to Poco Loco to purchase this year's team suit and equipment. We have a team deal on them so just let them know you are on Lindon Swim Team. 

Last years suit was discontinued, so please make sure that you either have last years suit or this years. We have team caps available for purchase at the pool's front desk. See the parent packet for any other questions about gear.

Make Up Tryout
We have rescheduled our make up tryout for Tuesday (23rd) at 4pm at the Lindon Aquatics Center. The weather is supposed to be 77! So let's pray it stays that way! Just a reminder about tryouts...

• Remember that all NEW swimmers to Lindon Swim Team must try out. 
• Returning swimmers wanting to move up a group will need to pass off the skills required for that particular group. 
• Those swimmers who are signed up for advanced and can not pass off the requirements, will not be allowed to swim in the advanced group and will be put on the wait list for intermediate. Swimmers must be proficient in all strokes.
• We've had a problem of people registering for a level they are not qualified to swim just because other levels are full. This is unfair to the swimmers that are qualified for that particular level. If your swimmer is signed up for advanced and not confident they can pass the requirements, please come to the make up tryout.
• For concerns or if you have already talked to us, please email me at lindonswimteam@gmail.com with the subject line "Advanced Group Question"

Wait List Update

Each swim group is currently full. If you have not registered your child and are on the wait list for swim team, please sit tight as we organize the rosters and swimmers move to the appropriate level or drop out. We will be posting the final roster next week after make up tryouts. Even the first week of practice, spots will likely open up for those on the wait list.  

If you are not on a wait list and would like to be added, please email me your name, your child's name, which group we should add your swimmer to, and your email and phone number. 

I will be honest, the wait lists are very long right now and it is highly unlikely spots will open up. So I would suggest looking at other teams in the area if they have openings for the summer. We will try to fit in as many swimmers as we can, but we do have a max for safety reasons. 

Parent Volunteer Sign Up

We are having parents sign up via Google Doc this year. Please click on this link and sign up for a position. Or you can go to the blog and click on the "Parent Volunteer" tab. Once spots are filled for a certain position, please do not make an additional space for your name. Fill in other needed positions. 

**We must fill the spots for the first three positions. Without these positions and parents attending the Official's Meeting on June 7th @ Riverside, we will not be allowed to hold meets or participate in other meets. If we fill each of these slots, we will be able to rotate half way through the swim meets.

Thank you for all your help!

Best,

Coach Kristi

MAKE UP TRYOUT CANCELLED

Hello Swimmers and Parents,

Due to the weather and snow (thank you Utah), tryouts today will be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may be. We'd highly recommend going home and enjoying a big cup of hot cocoa!

We will reschedule for next week when it is warmer. We were hoping to get these make ups in before parent meeting, but feel that the safety of our swimmers is more important.

We appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us! Please stay tuned for a new date and time of make up tryouts.

Best,

Coach Kristi

IMPORTANT SWIM TEAM INFO: PLEASE READ

Parents and Swimmers,

Below you will find a few items of information to be aware of. Please read through and make note of any dates and important info.

Wait List

Each swim group is currently full. If you have not registered your child and are on the wait list for swim team, please sit tight as we organize the rosters and swimmers move to the appropriate level or drop out. We will be posting the final roster next week after make up tryouts. Even the first week of practice, spots will likely open up for those on the wait list.  

If you are not on a wait list and would like to be added, please email me your name, your child's name, which group we should add your swimmer to, and your email and phone number.

Make Up Tryouts

We will be holding a make up tryout for those who could not attend Saturday's tryout this Wednesday at 4pm.

• Remember that all NEW swimmers to Lindon Swim Team must try out.
• Returning swimmers wanting to move up a group will need to pass off the skills required for that particular group.
• Those swimmers who are signed up for advanced and can not pass off the requirements, will not be allowed to swim in the advanced group and will be put on the wait list for intermediate. Swimmers must be proficient in all strokes.
• We've had a problem of people registering for a level they are not qualified to swim just because other levels are full. This is unfair to the swimmers that are qualified for that particular level. If your swimmer is signed up for advanced and not confident they can pass the requirements, please come to the make up tryout.
• For concerns or if you have already talked to us, please email me at lindonswimteam@gmail.com with the subject line "Advanced Group Question"
  

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May 18th

Mandatory Parent Meeting at the Lindon Community Center - 5:30-6:30pm

June 5th

First day of practice

June 7th

Officials training: 6-8:30/9:30pm @ the Riverside Country Club

**A minimum of four parents must attend training so we can participate in meets.

SWIM MEETS

June 17th @ Lehi: warm up 7am, start 7:30am

June 24th @ Home vs. Lehi: warm up 6:30am, start 7am

July 1st @ Home vs. Springville: warm up 6:30am, start 7am

July 8th @ Payson: warm up 7:30am, start 8am

July 15th @ Riverside: warm up 8am, start 8:30am

COUNTY MEETS

BRONZE - July 26th @ Payson

warm up 3pm, start 4pm

SILVER - July 28th @ Lehi

warm up 3pm, start 4pm

GOLD - July 29th @ Lehi

warm up 7am, start 8am

*There will be no Elite Meet this year, all 15-18 year old swimmers will compete at the Gold Meet regardless of times.

Please note this year County Rule Changes

• The 100 yard butterfly for 15-18 year olds has gone back to 50 yards.
• For the I.M., when going from breast-free, shoulders must be past vertical towards the breast.
• A and B ribbons with be given to swimmers who make the A and B times, then 1st-6th will be given.

FRIDAY TRYOUT CANCELLED

Hi there,

Sorry to change the schedule again. We ran into conflicts with lifeguard training so the tryouts on Friday (tomorrow) have been cancelled. We will only be holding tryouts this Saturday from 10-2 pm.

If you can not make this tryout, please contact me at lindonswimteam@gmail.com.

Best,

Coach Kristi

DATE AND TIME CHANGES

Please be aware of the following date and time changes.

• Parent Meeting has been changed to May 18th at 5:30 pm so Poco Loco can attend. 
• Tryouts on May 12th will now be from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Thank you!

Coach Kristi

REGISTRATION AND ASSISTANT COACH POSITION

Hello All,

REGISTRATION
The link for registration should be up and working soon. If it isn't, check back soon. Click on this link here. Read through the information, click "register here" and it will take you to the page to register your child.

Please remember that all NEW swimmers to Lindon Swim Team must try out. Returning swimmers wanting to move up a group will need to pass off the skills required for that particular group. If you plan to stay in the same group as last summer, feel free to register for that same group. Spots are limited.

ASSISTANT COACH
We are also looking for someone to fill an assistant coaching position! If you know of anyone, please have them email me.

Happy Swimming!

Coach Kristi