Seahawk Swim Team

Parents and Guardians Informational Page

What swimmers need for practice and meets:

• A good attitude.

• To be willing to learn.

• To have respect for their self, coach and others.

• Have good communication.

• To pay attention.

• A swim suit (any kind of suit for practice, a one piece suit is required for meets for girls, we do have a team suit, but it is not required)

• Goggles are a must.

• Towels.

• Dry clothes, shoes and coat when needed.

• Shower supplies.

• A healthy snack.

Practice

Practice is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Parents/Guardians are welcome to watch but please remain in the lobby area and view from the window.  The following dates we not hold practice.

• November 26

• December 24

• December 28

• December 31

Any other practice cancellations will be announced.  *Weather related cancellations will coincide with the Sioux Center School cancellations.  Swimmers can always practice during open swimming hours at the All Seasons Center, workout will be posted.

Meets

Our Tri-State meet schedule will consist of approximately 6 regular meets.  There are several other optional meets available that your swimmer(s) could participate in too.  The optional meets are not covered by the team and the optional meet fees would be at your own expense.  The meets usually run from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  All swimmers are strongly encouraged to attend the regular meets and as many optional meets as they would like.  A coach will be in attendance at all of the regular meets but not necessarily at the optional meets.

If there are any conflicts for you/your swimmer(s), please notify Coach Lisa at least 2 weeks in advance of the meet.  This is a must.  Please see that you follow this rule.

There will be flyers for the meets that the swimmers will be given at practice prior to the meets.  These will inform you of the meet time, place, items to bring and directions.  (Directions can be found also on Mapquest.com).  Meet flyers may possibly be placed on display in the All Seasons Center lobby to the right of the front desk.  We host home meets and volunteers are much needed.  There are many activities to be done and everybody can help in their own way. 

Swim-A-Thon

For the past several seasons, a Swim-A-Thon has been the major fund raiser for the Seahawks.  It is a great way to make money for the team.  This seasons we will hold the Swim-A-Thon in January during regularly scheduled practice.  The exact date will be determined later.  A complete hand out and a verbal direction will be given out the week of December 11.  All swimmers are strongly encouraged to help raise funds for the team.  It helps keep the initial costs down, buy equipment and pay for the use of the pool along with other expenses.  Your efforts in helping out in this event will be greatly appreciated.  Mark your calendars.

End of the Season Awards Banquet

An awards banquet is a nice way to the season.  A specific date will be determined but the banquet will be sometime around the 3rd or 4th week in March.  Please keep your calendar open for this event. 

Coach Lisa, Pudy-Ciesielski                                    Assistance Coach, Jill Miller

712-439-1833 lpurdy@moc-fv.k12.ia.us                712-441-0136 jillm@allseasonscenter.org

Self-motivation is the stimulus of a successful swimmer.  Encourage, don't force. 

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