- Team Practice starts tomorrow Wed. May 30 - See schedule below. BRING SNEAKERS!
- Mandatory Team Mtg. Thurs. May 31 at 6:15pm at the Club.
- Team wear orders EXTENDED due date - Sunday June 3 - Go to http://mbmsports.com/teamstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=16
Thanks.
Mike D'Andrea
GP Frogs Swimming
267-474-0155
From: michaeldandrea@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:39:00 AM
Subject: GP Swimming Practice Schedule & 2012 Peach Bowl
Welcome to the start of the GP Frogs 2012 Season! A very special welcome to the new families who are swimming with the Frogs for the first time.
This year will be very exciting and busy - we have a new eight-lane pool and we host the Gloucester County Swim Championships - The Peach Bowl.
At team signups we distributed information seeking support for the Peach Bowl by asking each family to sell at least one ad. I want to take this opportunity to stress that our goal is for each family to sell ads, not purchase them. The success of the Peach Bowl is a very important part of our team finances. We have about 90 families on our team and if each family can sell $100 in ads we will raise $9000.
Please understand that this opportunity only comes once every eight years. The money we make at Peach Bowl helps pay for our league fees, team dinners/activities and team apparel for the next eight years. Unlike many other sports or activities, we not do ask families to do any other fund raising. So, if you have a friend or family member who owns a business, or if you frequently use a local business, please ask them for their support of Greenwood Park Swimming. Attached, please find a letter and sponsor support rates.
As an incentive, we are offering the following prizes for the three families that raise the most money for Peach Bowl:
- Free Swim Team Registration for 2012 & 2013 ($120-$360 value)
- One Adult and One Childrens' Greenwood Park Guess Book ($125 value)
- Ten free chances to win an Apple iPad ($200 value) that the team will be auctioning off this year.
The 2012 practice schedule is below. Please review the schedule as well as important practice information that Coach Tony Lisa asked me to share with you.
Finally, there will be a mandatory parents' meeting on Thursday May 31 at 6:15pm at the swim club. Please be there to hear Coach Tony talk about the upcoming season and answer any of your questions. This meeting is especially important because of Peach Bowl hosting duties.
See you at the pool.
Mike D'Andrea
GP Tri-County Representative
2012 PRACTICE SCHEDULE
While school is still in session:
· We will start practice on Wed. May 30th also Thurs., Fri., and Saturday
o 3:30pm to 4:30pm: 13-14, and 15-18,
o 4:30pm to 5:30pm -9-10 and 11-12,
o 5:30pm to 6:15pm - 8 and unders / tadpoles if the weather is hot.
o Saturday morning: 7:45-9:15 13/14 and 15/18; 9:15-10:25- 9/10 and 11/12, 10:25 - 11:15- 8 and unders. NO Tadpole practice
· Week of June 4th: Monday – Saturday –same times as above
· Week of June 11th: Monday thru Friday - same times as above with TIME TRIALS on Saturday June 16th at 9 am (should take about two hours or less)
· Please do your best to attend these early season sessions to take advantage of this important prep time in the pool. Please be 5-10 minutes early for your practice.
When school lets out for summer vacation on or after June 20:
- Morning practices will commence Monday through Friday
- 7:45am to 9:15am: 13-14 and 15 -18
- 9:15am to 10:25am: 9-10 and 11-12
- 10:25am to 11:15am: 8 and unders
- 11:15am to 11:30am: Tadpoles
Important Practice Info:
In addition to your swim suit, goggles and a towel, please remember to bring a pair of sneakers for running. Fins will also be used in practice – try to get some soon.
8 & Under parents - your children need to have goggles
Important safety reminder - when attending practice, all swimmers, siblings and parents need to remain on the pool deck and immediate surrounding area. No one is allowed near the lake, beach or the playground. No is allowed back by the basketball court.
Please note that practice is held subject to the weather. Please check your email for possible cancellations.
Planning a vacation? Try to push it off until after our Saturday dual meets.
