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

2017 SUMMER SWIM SEASON

Hello Swimmers and Parents!

I hope you have all had an awesome school year and are ready to gear up to hit the pool!

I am so excited to come back and continue coaching this summer! We have a semi-new coaching staff and we are excited to work hard and play hard. We want to cultivate team spirit and self-discipline among our swimmers. Performing at your personal best is key so when it comes to that last lap in a race, anything saved is wasted.

Here are a few quick things to be aware of as the swim season approaches. So pull out your calendars! 

**Please be aware that these dates may change due to weather or other technical difficulties - so check back for any updates! 

Registration Opens
May 1, 2017

• 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.

Here are the basic requirements for each group. 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.

Beginning
25 yard freestyle
25 yard backstroke
Comfortable with face in water

Intermediate
50 yard freestyle
25 yard backstroke
25 yard breaststroke
25 yard butterfly
Able to do a turn

Advanced
100 yard: (50-butterfly and 50 back)
100 yard: (50 freestyle and 50 breast)
Able to do flip-turn and open-turn

**Possible changes to these requirements may be made according to each swimmer

Tryouts 
May 12th 3:30pm-5:30pm. May 13th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. These are drop ins, so come when you can. We will take swimmers in groups to assess their skills. If you can not make it to this tryout for some reason, please contact us at lindonswimteam@gmail.com.  

Parent Meeting 
*Date has been changed from the 19th to May 18th at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Center
We will be covering what to expect and Poco Loco will be there so you can buy the required team suit, fins, caps, etc.
**Please be aware that parent volunteering throughout the season (at meets, practices, parties) is required. However, if you or a family member can not volunteer, you can pay a fee to wave your volunteer hours. Parents are expected to volunteer for 4.5 hours per child, with a 12 hour cap per family. You are what makes swim meets possible!

First Day of Swim Team 
June 5th

Advanced Group: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Intermediate Group: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Beginner Group: 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Adult Swim Class
We will be holding adult swim classes again. We haven't set a time or dates yet, but stay tuned if you are interested in staying in shape, learning strokes, and being able to keep up with your swimmers in the pool!

We look forward to working with each of our swimmers to help them reach their swimming potential!

Best,

Coach Kristi

Questions or Concerns?
lindonswimteam@gmail.com
(801) 610-4160