Six Important Updates for the FINAL WEEK of Swim Team

This is the last swim team week, and we have six important updates for everyone on the team. Here's a view of the week ahead:

1. CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK - 

• Please sign-up to volunteer for Champs. These meets require additional help as we use more timers and seeders:
• Big Champs at Lewistown (Tues)
• Little Champs at Welch (Thurs)
• Concessions for Little Champs at Welch (Thurs) - The entire team benefits from concessions at Champs. This a great fundraiser, so please help make this a success!
• Big Champs Details (swimmer entry list)
• Tuesday, July 26th at Lewistown - about 35 mins from State College
• Arrive at 5:30pm
• Warm-ups at 5:45pm
• Meet starts at 6:00pm
• Little Champs Details (swimmer entry list)
• Thursday, July 28th at Welch
• Arrive at 4:45pm
• Warm-ups at 5:00pm
• Meet starts at 6:00pm

• Champ Shirts - Pre-ordered shirts may be picked up at practice on Monday from 8:30-9:45am and also at Champs. Additional shirts will also be available on a first-come basis at Champs.

2. COACHES' GIFT DONATION

Each family is asked to donate $10 toward an end-of-season gift for our coaches. Donations should be placed in the team dropbox during practice and are due by Tuesday, July 26th. This is the only donation being collected by the team this year!

3. MODIFIED PRACTICE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

There are several changes to this week's practice schedule (shown on the calendar above):

• Monday & Tuesday - Regular Practice Schedule
• Wednesday & Thursday - No 11 and up practice. 10 & under practice at regular times.
• Friday - No practice

4. TEAM AWARDS BRUNCH

We will be hosting an end-of-season team brunch at Welch on Saturday, July 30th from 9:00am-noon. This is a fun time to celebrate, enjoy some food, and congratulate the team for a great season!

• Fun swim at 9:00am. Brunch at 10:00am. Swimmer awards after brunch.
• Families are asked to bring a dish to share. RSVP and details available on the Sign-up Genius page.
• Please sign up by Wednesday July 27th so we know how many people to plan for! Thank you! Can't wait to see you all there! 

5. LATE NIGHT SWIM - Friday, August 19th from 8-10pm

Mark your calendars to come out and join the team for another get together before school starts! This is a fun evening for the entire family! The team slideshow will be shown. Of course, there will also be time for some Sharks & Minnows!

6. WELCH CAR MAGNETS AVAILABLE

New car magnets are available as a fundraiser for the team! They are $5/each. Proceeds help support our swimmers and our team activities. Magnets are available for purchase at practice.

Looking forward to our final week!