Hello everyone! Please note that Team Unify will now replace this blog as well as the use of Gmail, and all Google Docs. This change will be effective beginning on Tuesday, July 3 , 2018. All communication, registration for meet events, and job sign ups will all be done through Team Unify. Every Lindon Storm family should have an account set up on Team Unify and should have received an invitation email to log in and create a username and password. If anyone has not received this email, please email lindonswimteam@gmail.com with the following information so that we can create an account for those missing families:
Parents first and last names
Parents mailing addresses
Parents email addresses
Parents cell numbers
Swimmers first and last names
Swimmers birth dates
Once families create a username and password, they can log in at any time to view all their account information, check calendar events, look up meet results, review meet events past and upcoming, register swimmers for meet events, signup for volunteer meet positions, receive team emails, and contact team coaches and administrators. In order to use Team Unify correctly and effectively, all families MUST have an account and update the swimmers' birth dates. We have entered all families information that we currently have, although we need birth dates to complete this process. For those families who were unable to register for today's meet using Team Unify, please email us as soon as possible with the information listed above. Our goal is to have everyone's information by Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
Team Unify improves communication, aids in time management, provides more parental control, and all information is wrapped up in one website. It is a wonderful program that when setup properly is an effective tool in managing a swimming team. We are doing the best we can to improve the quality of the Lindon Storm Swim Team, but we need everyone's help to get started!
Thank you for your understanding, patience, and willingness to help in any way possible!
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Introducing Team Unify!
Hello everyone! We are happy to announce that we will be implementing Team Unify into our program this summer. This is a swimming program that will help increase communication between, parents, and swimmers, where all announcements and news will be posted, meet schedules will be listed, and times for swimmers will be recorded. Team Unify also offers the ability for parents to declare their swimmer's commitment to meets, register for events, sign up to help at home meets, and display meet results with the aid of the On Deck App. Team Unify will replace the blog that the team currently uses.
Everyone will be receiving an email login invitation to create a login for your account. As soon an account is created for your family, you will be able to update all contact information for both parents and swimmers. This will be vital in communicating with your family, so please make sure all phone numbers, mailing addresses, and emails are up-to-date. Also, please make sure that your swimmer's birth dates are inputted as that will help identify the swimmer with their times.
Be on the look out for the email within the next day!
Everyone will be receiving an email login invitation to create a login for your account. As soon an account is created for your family, you will be able to update all contact information for both parents and swimmers. This will be vital in communicating with your family, so please make sure all phone numbers, mailing addresses, and emails are up-to-date. Also, please make sure that your swimmer's birth dates are inputted as that will help identify the swimmer with their times.
Be on the look out for the email within the next day!
Thursday, August 17, 2017
A WRAP UP, MY GOODBYE, AND AN ANNOUNCEMENT
Hi All,
I just wanted to send out a last email thanking everyone for an amazing season. I've coached for the Lindon Storm Swim Team the past three summers and have loved it! Unfortunately, this was my last season. We are off to medical school next summer and starting a new adventure!
I will be sure that the transfer to the next head coach goes smoothly so we can keep a good thing going. If you guys have any feedback for what could be done better next year, please email me so I can pass it on to the next coach. I already have quite a few ideas how to make things better with tryout/registration and a few other things. So, please share any ideas you may have!
Just a few things to wrap up the season...
- Please be aware that if volunteer hours were not completed or a fee paid, this may affect your standing for next year's swim team. So, you might want to make sure your parent volunteer hours are filled/have been updated if you plan on coming back. The city may also be sending out invoices. https://docs.google.com/
spreadsheets/d/1AMjBp3TENBvj_ lnLqUOxYx8bDLFW7w_derHpfkGjV- s/edit?usp=sharing - Come in and grab your awards if you were unable to make it to the end of the season party! They are in the front office and organized by family name. Only take your awards, not your file folder.
- The Gold Meet Results have been updated. There were some issues on some of the events. https://lindonswimteam
.blogspot.com/p/meet-results. html - We still have a few swimmers who have not picked up their t-shirts. If that's you, come and pick them up at the pool.
- Adult swim class goes until Sept. 1. We are likely going to be changing the time to later so you can come after you drop your kids off at school. So, email us if you are interested in coming even just for a day! You pay per class you attend and will likely come up with a flat fee if you want to come a lot. We will be sending a group email or text to those wanting to attend. Pass it on to your friends that may be interested. Flyer attached below.
- If you want to do private swim lessons during the winter/fall, you can always hit up any of the swim coaches. Just email us at lindonswimteam@gmail.com
and we can set something up and find a pool that would work. - Check the blog early next year for when tryouts will be held - They will most likely be early May. Put it in your calendar now! :)
- Every year I try to put together a slide show. Here is a link to the 2017 slide show >> https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ovzamw7axO4 - Just keep swimming!
An Announcement
Last, but not least, I wanted to share with my swim family some exciting news! Most of you may already know, but we are expecting a new addition to join our family in Feb. 2018!! I'm sure many of you guessed this was the reason I was absent for so many days throughout the season. Morning sickness is a real thing! Thanks for your patience and support! Big shout out to my amazing coaches this season. I LITERALLY could not have done it without them.
I'd love to stay in touch with all our swimmers and friends I've made these three years, so feel free to follow me on Instagram @themedschoolwife_kristi. If your swimmer is swimming high school this year, I'd love to come watch them compete so let me know!
Thank you again for a great season and all your support! Keep the Lindon Storm Swim Team running strong!
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
IMPORTANT SWIM TEAM PARTY INFO
Hi there!
Just so you know, we will have a lifeguard checking everyone in at the front. This is where you will need to get a wristband in order to enter the party.
Check this post about more party info and volunteer hours
http://lindonswimteam.
If you have not finished your hours, you will need to pay the volunteer fee in order to attend the party. $50 per 4.5 hours - or we can prorate it based on how many hours you have left.
The volunteer hours should be up to date as far as what have been reported to me. Please give this another look to make sure your hours are complete so you can attend the party. The last column labeled DONE will say "yes" if your hours are completed and "No" if your hours are not complete.
https://docs.google.com/
PICTURE REQUEST
Please send me any pictures from the season for the end of the year season slide show. Thanks in advance!
Best,
Coach Kristi
PARTY REMINDER
The
party is TOMORROW. There will be pizza, fruit, veggies, dessert, and
drinks! Come hungry! The party will start at 8pm and go to 10:30pm. Just
so you are aware, the first hour we are overlapping with the public.
Immediate family only.
Awards from County and the coaches will be in the party room for swimmers to pick up.
Just so you know, we will have a lifeguard checking everyone in at the front. This is where you will need to get a wristband in order to enter the party.
Check this post about more party info and volunteer hours
http://lindonswimteam.
If you have not finished your hours, you will need to pay the volunteer fee in order to attend the party. $50 per 4.5 hours - or we can prorate it based on how many hours you have left.
The volunteer hours should be up to date as far as what have been reported to me. Please give this another look to make sure your hours are complete so you can attend the party. The last column labeled DONE will say "yes" if your hours are completed and "No" if your hours are not complete.
https://docs.google.com/
PARTY HEAD COUNT FOR PIZZA
If you are coming and have not reported how many from your family will be attending, please do so here >>
https://docs.google.com/
If you are coming and have not reported how many from your family will be attending, please do so here >>
https://docs.google.com/
PICTURE REQUEST
Best,
Coach Kristi
Monday, July 31, 2017
RESULTS, PARTY, HOURS, ADULT SWIM CLASS
Hi All,
COUNTY RESULTS
We are so proud of all our swimmers who competed at County Meets! Nice work! And a HUGE thank you to all those judge and timer volunteers who helped out!
Gold and Silver Meet results are up on the blog >>
END OF SEASON PARTY HEAD COUNT
The team party will be held Aug. 3 from 8:30-10:30pm. Please let us know whether or not you and your family will be attending the end of the season party! Only immediate family. No friends or cousins please. Sorry!
Report how many will be coming on this google sheet >>
https://docs.google.com/spread
As a reminder, at the party we will have awards for our swimmers and ribbons/awards from County and Payson. We will also have lots of food and fun!
VOLUNTEER HOURS
To come to the party, your hours must be complete or you need to pay the fee. Remember, the requirements are 4.5 hours per child with a 12 hour cap. We know we don't have all the hours accounted for, so please report any hours (or corrections) that we missed via email.
Volunteer Hours Doc >>
https://docs.google.com/spread
If you are looking to make up hours, you can sign up to bring something to the party. Each sign up slot accounts for one volunteer hour or you can donate $50 to cover 4.5 hours. These donations will go toward the swim team. If you plan to donate, please bring your money/check in an envelope with your family's name on it.
End of season party sign up >>
ADULT SWIM CLASS
I have had several parents and other adults express interest in another swim class like we did last summer. It would be to learn/improve their strokes and get in a good workout! It is for all levels so don't be intimidated to come! Also, for those swimmers who are a bit more experienced and just want a killer workout, you can come and we will have a workout up that you can do.
If this is something you are interested in, please email me with the subject line ADULT SWIM CLASS. This way we can get an idea of how many are actually interested. Let me know your thoughts on the info below...
We might do just every day and you come when you want OR we might do sessions like last time...
A. Every day, come when you can
B. Session One: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Session Two: Tuesday, Thursday
We are playing with the time and would love your feedback - either...
A. 7-8am
B. 7:30-8:30am
C. 8-9am
D. 8:30-9:30am
E. 6-7 pm
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thursday, July 27, 2017
SILVER AND GOLD REMINDERS
Hi there,
Just a few reminders for those attending the Silver and Gold Meets.
Final Entry List
The entry list for Silver and Gold are below. Please give it a look. This is the last time I can make any changes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8VzqXYKcPJvemtWWmRvUkRFLTQ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8VzqXYKcPJvemtWWmRvUkRFLTQ/view?usp=sharing
Silver Relays
At the Silver meet, the Freestyle Relays will be swam in place of the Medley Relays. Not sure why they do this, but that's how it will be run. We will need all those signed up for relays to come immediate to the coaches after warm up, when the meet starts. Lehi will have lane assignments for each team.
Gold Relays
Many of you signed up for relays, yay! We are still in need of two boys 7-8 to swim and three 9-10 (or 7-8) girls to swim.
Also, many just marked an X and didn't specify if you could swim both the medley or the free relay. Please let us know at the meet so we can plan accordingly. We are assuming if you put an X you can swim both.
Food Policy
They do not allow food on the pool deck at Lehi. You can eat in the observation deck or on the outside deck.
County Volunteers
We could still use help with stroke judging. Please sign up if you can!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-C-KL2UbJvfEPNYfTh4HfxXnDOzQcXHu5l66ifudDnw/edit?usp=sharing
Dates and Times
Silver participants - Silver Swim Meet:
Date: July 28th, 2017
Warm-up Time: 3:00 pm
Meet Start Time: 4:00 pm
Meet Address:
Lehi Legacy Center
123 Center St.
Lehi, UT 84043
July 29th:
Gold participants - Gold Swim Meet
Date: July 29th, 2017
Warm-up Time: 7:00 am
Meet Start Time: 8:00 am
Meet Address:
Lehi Legacy Center
123 Center St.
Lehi, UT 84043
Date: July 28th, 2017
Warm-up Time: 3:00 pm
Meet Start Time: 4:00 pm
Meet Address:
Lehi Legacy Center
123 Center St.
Lehi, UT 84043
July 29th:
Gold participants - Gold Swim Meet
Date: July 29th, 2017
Warm-up Time: 7:00 am
Meet Start Time: 8:00 am
Meet Address:
Lehi Legacy Center
123 Center St.
Lehi, UT 84043
Bronze Meet
Bronze Meet Results are up on the blog. Nice job everyone!! Super proud of our swimmers!
Let me know of any questions or concerns!
Friday, July 21, 2017
NEXT WEEK SCHEDULE AND END OF SEASON INFO
Hello Swim Parents!
Please make sure you read the party info below!
NEXT WEEK SCHEDULE
July 24th: No practice. County Sign Ups are due @ 12 PM.
July 25th: Normal practice time
Gold participants - practice @ 8am
Silver participants - practice @ 9am
Bronze participants - Bronze Swim Meet
- Warm-up Time: 2:00 pm
- Meet Start Time: 3:00 pm
- Meet Address:
- Payson Pool
- 655 South Main St
- Payson, UT 84651
July 27th: If you are not attending County, you are still welcome to come to either practice of your choice.
Gold participants - practice @ 8am
Silver participants - practice @ 9am
July 28th: No practice. However, you are more than welcome to come and swim if you'd like in the morning. Here is a quick workout if you decide to do so...
Gold participants:
300 slow warm up
2X50 freestyle sprints (1 min rest)
8X25 sprints of whatever stroke you are swimming at county (30 sec rest)
Practice dives and turns
Cool down
Silver participants - Silver Swim Meet:
- Date: July 28th, 2017
- Warm-up Time: 3:00 pm
- Meet Start Time: 4:00 pm
- Meet Address:
- Lehi Legacy Center
- 123 Center St.
- Lehi, UT 84043
July 29th:
Gold participants - Gold Swim Meet
- Date: July 29th, 2017
- Warm-up Time: 7:00 am
- Meet Start Time: 8:00 am
- Meet Address:
- Lehi Legacy Center
- 123 Center St.
- Lehi, UT 84043
August 3rd:
End of the Summer Party
8-10:30pm
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PARTY INFO
I need a head count for the party. Please fill out the following document >>
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ho4fInORuGCtaaRm08yIGsfFara58cT6mTISWiqsV-c/edit?usp=sharing
REMEMBER YOU MUST FULFILL YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE PARTY!
Here are the hours we have so far. I'm still updating a few that have emailed me.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AMjBp3TENBvj_lnLqUOxYx8bDLFW7w_derHpfkGjV-s/edit?usp=sharing
Please watch for a sign up to bring food to the party/clean up/set up to finish fulfilling your volunteer hours.
If you have not completed your hours, please sign up so you can come to the party! Remember, the requirements are 4.5 hours per child with a 12 hour cap. We know we don't have all the hours accounted for, so please report any hours (or corrections) that we missed via email.
Each sign up slot accounts for one volunteer hour or you can donate $50 to cover 4.5 hours. These donations will go toward the swim team. If you plan to donate, please bring your money/check in an envelope with your family's name on it.
T-SHIRTS
We have quite a few swimmers who have not picked up their t-shirt yet. Please pick them up on Tuesday at practice. We will also have them at the end of the summer party.
COUNTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are still in need of volunteers for County. We may not be able to compete if we don't fulfill these requirements! Please sign up!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-C-KL2UbJvfEPNYfTh4HfxXnDOzQcXHu5l66ifudDnw/edit?usp=sharing
Let me know if you have any questions!
Coach Kristi
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