Frogs, Families and Friends,
Only one week left in the season and only one week until the Tri-County Championships!
Please see below for this week's events and stay tuned for more info about the championships to be shared throughout the week.
Go Frogs!
Mike D'Andrea
GP TriCO Rep.
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PRACTICE TIMES
Through Friday July 31st
OFF ON SUNDAY JULY 26th, ALL OTHER DAYS MANDATORY.
OFF ON SUNDAY JULY 26th, ALL OTHER DAYS MANDATORY.
From Coach Elise: We will be tapering (going down in yards for those who are new), so it is very important to not miss practice!
11-12 / 13-14 / 15-18 at 8:00 – 9:45 AM8U / 9-10 at 9:45 – 10:45 AM
NIFTY FIFTIES MINI-GOLF: Monday, July 27 6:00pm COACHES EVENT
For 8&U but all are welcome! Please Sign up on board at club so Coach Elise has an idea of numbers. (Need your own ride and $.)
SWIM CLUB CLOSED WED. July 29 through MON. AUG. 3
Please be advised that as a member of GP, you can use any other TriCo swim club the days we are closed . Please be sure to have your membership cards and be aware/respectful of other clubs' rules, which may differ from ours. Some clubs do not allow alcohol and a couple have reserved seating (people reserve chairs or tables for the whole season and no one else can use them). Info. on other clubs can be found at http://www.tricountyswimming.org/clubs.html.
TRI-COUNTY VOLUNTEER MEETING: Wednesday, July 29 6:00pm
After main mtg. at 6pm, team leaders for each area (food, admissions, etc.) will be having separate meetings.PARENTS - If you haven't volunteered yet, please go to http://www.tricounty2015.com/volunteer.html.
DAVE & BUSTERS: Thursday July 30 6:00pm COACHES EVENT
Dinner and arcade for 15-18s ONLY. Need to sign up at club and get permission slip from Elise if not 18. (Need your own ride and $.)
TRI-COUNTY SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Sat. & Sun. Aug. 1-2 @ GP
Saturday Aug. 1: Preliminary heats to see who qualifies for finals on Sunday, plus relays seeded 17-36.
Sunday Aug. 2: Finals - top16 individual qualifiers from Saturday, plus relays seeded 1-16.
Event timeline is attached, but read below for GP specifics.
Saturday is divided into two sessions:
Morning: 8&U, 9-10, and 11-12 BOYS
GP warm-up time is at 7:40am.
REPORTING TIMES WILL BE COMMUNICATED LATER THIS WEEK
Afternoon: 11-12 GIRLS, 13-14 and 15-18
GP warm-up time is at 2:10pm.
REPORTING TIMES WILL BE COMMUNICATED LATER THIS WEEK
Sunday - Finals All age groups in same session
Gates Open at 8:00am for spectators
GP will have an early warmup (prior to, or at approx. 8am) which has yet to be determined.
We also have our official warmup at 10:15am.
REPORTING TIMES WILL BE COMMUNICATED LATER THIS WEEK
Team parade for ALL swimmers - you don't have to be a TriCo swimmer.
Be at club no later than 10:15am if you want to be in parade.
Theme is "GP State of War" - wear your best camouflage and khaki green.
Meet starts at 11:00am.
POST RACE PARTY: we will be having our traditional after TriCo pizza party following the meet.
ALL FROGS AND FAMILIES SHOULD ATTEND! Celebrate a great season, great TriCo swims and great TriCo hosting effort!
Please remember that all swimmer and spectator parking is at Wash. Twp. High School. You have to park at WTHS and will get bused to the club. Plan your time accordingly!
