SWIM TEAM NEWS
Put down that Wii remote and get outside! There is no better way for your child to get some exercise than the Memorial Forest KILLER WHALES Swim Team! All Swimmers ages 4 through 18 are encouraged to participate in our swim program led by Coach Stobie Whitmore. The child’s parents or legal guardian MUST be a member of MFC and have paid your annual dues.
Unlike other swim clubs in our league, we are a private club and our swim team is dependent upon our members’ children. There is nothing better for kids than swimming. The time commitment is short and they will have a great time being on a team with their friends.
This year, we are implementing some new practice times during May to really help out our younger swimmers. Please take note of the new practice format in May.
Registration: Open House registration is scheduled for Sunday, May 2nd Parents of new swimmers meet from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. Registration will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Registration fees are $100 for the first swimmer and $80 for each additional swimmer in a family. Registration fees pay for swim team coaches, equipment, league fees, ribbons, trophies, and a T-shirt for each swimmer. A Spring Branch/Memorial Swim League Release Form and a Sportsmanship Acknowledgement form must be completed at registration. All forms are available on the Memorial Forest website (www.memorialforestclub.com) on the swim page under registration forms. Please bring the following completed forms with you to registration:
· Registration form
· Volunteer form
· Absentee form
· Parent Release and Consent (one per child)
· League sportsmanship Policy
Click Here for Complete Registration Forms
League Sportsmanship Policy The League has implemented a new Sportsmanship policy for all parents, coaches and swimmers. Please read the policy and sign the Acknowledgement form that is part of your registration packet..
Click Here for Complete League Sportsmanship Policy Forms
Swim Suits: We will be wearing the same swim suit as last year but if you are in need of a new one or you are new to the team this season, a representative from Texas Swim Shop will be present on Registration Day to help with purchasing your new suit, goggles and other swimming equipment.
Practice: Practices begin Monday, May 3rd. They will run Monday through Friday after school (see schedule below). On Friday, June 4th, the Regular Season Practice Schedule begins.
PLEASE NOTE NEW MAY PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
These practice times are SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!
After School Practice: Monday – Friday beginning Monday May 3rd
· 4:00-4:30 Age 7 only
· 4:30-5:00 Age 8 only
· 5:00-5:30 Age 9-10
· 5:30-6:00 Age 11 & up
6 and Under ONLY
• Saturday May 8 / 15: 10:00 am – 11:00 am swimmers last name A-L
• Saturday May 8 / 15: 11:00 am – 12:00 swimmers last name M-Z
Starting Monday, May 17
· 4:00 – 4:30 6 and under
· 4:30 – 5:00 Age 7-8
· 5:00 – 5:30 Age 9-10
· 5:30 – 6:00 Age 11 & up
Regular Practice: Monday-Friday beginning Friday, June 4
· 1:30-2:00 6 and under
· 2:00-2:45 Age 7-8
· 3:00-4:00 Age 9-10
· 4:00-5:00 Age 11-12
· 5:00-6:00 Age 13 & up
Meets: All of our swim meets will start at 6:00 p.m. The Meet of Champions Invitational Swim Meet will be held June 26 and 27. Meet schedule: June 3rd – Time Trials, June 7th – home vs Memorial Bend, June 10th – away vs Plaza Oaks, June 17th – home vs Westchester, June 21st – away vs Nottingham Forest.
Click Here for Complete 2010 Meet Schedule
Private Swim Lessons: Assistant Swim Coaches will offer private lessons throughout the swim team season. Additional information on lessons will be available on Registration Day.
Pre-season Practice: Feel like getting some early practice in before May 3rd? Check out the "league approved" pre-season practice programs:
· Memorial Athletic Club “Aqua Fit” program. Call 281-759-1748 for more details
· Dad’s Club “Streamline” program. Call 713-461-8577 for more details.
Volunteers: All meets are run entirely by volunteers. Every parent must volunteer twice during the season. Available positions include finish judges, timers, snack bar, photos, awards, team party, ready bench, false start rope, and age group parents.
Swim Team Directors: If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call any of the Swim Team Directors.
· Jennifer Carmichael (volunteers) (713)464-0618 jencarmichael22@comcast.net
· Shelley Adams (sponsorship) (713)647-0559 shelly.adams7@gmail.com
· Tracy Kettler (registration)713-984-2540 tracykettler@gmail.com
· Joey Gauss (832)358-0909 joeygauss@comcast.net
See you at the pool!
Joey Gauss, Swim Director
SWIM TEAM SPONSORSHIP
We would like to invite you to sponsor our Killer Whales Swim Team. Let us show off your name and logo on our t-shirts and swim team banner for all to see.
Interested? Please contact:
Shelley Adams at (713)647-0559 or Shelley.Adams7@gmail.com.