Swim Families,

What a great first week of practice! Thank you to all the swimmers and parents who braved the heat yesterday and cold today. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces back at the pool this year. It is going to be a great one!!

Here are a few reminders….

MEMORIAL DAY: NO PRACTICE

In observance of Memorial Day this Monday, we will NOT have practice. We will resume with our normal schedule on Tuesday.

PARENT MEETING

We will have our Parent Meeting on Tuesday, June 1 at the evening practice. Please plan to gather at 7:00 pm to see old friends and meet the new families. The meeting will begin at 7:15 pm. You will get the opportunity to meet Coach Joe and learn more about our team and the opportunities to volunteer with practice, social activities, meets, and as a member of the Board.

This is an exciting year, and we are looking forward to working with you.

CERTIFIED OFFICIALS

Our team is in need of parents to get certified as stroke and turn judges, starters, and referees. Tom Schumann with GKAISA is hosting a number of clinics over the next few weeks, and we would love for as many parents to get certified as possible. No swimming experience is required…. Just a willingness to learn! If you are able, just show up to one of the clinics, listen and ask questions, and then take the short certification exam.

A list of the clinics is attached.

PARKING

Parking is available in lot C-22, SN and SN1. Our parking passes are good from June 1 through July 31. If you have not picked up your pass, please make plans to do so on Tuesday at practice.

PRACTICE

All practices will be held at the UT Outdoor Pool between the TRECS center and the UT Student Aquatic Center. Our schedule is as follows:

Morning Practices (Monday through Friday)

8:30 – 9:30 am (Ages 10-Under)

9:30 – 10:30 am (Ages 11-Up)

Evening Practices (Tuesday and Thursday)

7:00 – 8:00 (Ages 10-Under)

8:00 – 9:00 (Ages 11-Up)

We will NOT practice on mornings following meet days.

NOTE: Parents will not be permitted to sit on the deck around the pool during practice; however, there are picnic tables (with umbrellas) on the upper deck that give you a great place to view practice.

MEET SCHEDULE

Our Meet Schedule is as follows:

June 18: USC v Lenoir City (Home)

June 25: USC v Maryville/Alcoa (Home)

June 29: USC v West Side Y (Away)

July 9: USC v Rockwood (Home)

July 10-11: Smoky Mountain Invitational (Springbrook Park, Alcoa)

July 13: USC v Cherokee Country Club (Away)

July 29-31: GKAISA City Championship Meet

All dual meets will begin at 6:00 pm. Our team will warm-up at 5:00 pm for our Home Meets and 5:30 pm for our Away Meets.

Information on the Smoky Mountain Invitational and the GKAISA City Championship Meet will be posted when it becomes available.

MERCHANDISE

Team Suit: This year’s team suit will be the Speedo Emerging Force (in orange). The suits will be available for order at Swim & Tri in Bearden.

Team Towels: Team towels will be available for order from Swim & Tri. They will have two options: a plush velour logo monogrammed towel ($28) and a logo microfiber towel ($36).

TEAM CAPS

Non-personalized caps have been ordered and should be re-stocked by June 11. Personalized caps have been ordered and should be arriving next week.

If you did not purchase a cap but would like to, cost is $10 each. You can purchase through the website on the merchandise tab or can purchase with cash or check at practice. Checks should be made payable to University Club Swim Team.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Coach Joe can be reached at [email protected]. You can also email the parent committee at [email protected].

Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Coach Joe and the University Swim Club Parent Committee