Swim Families,

Summer swim season is only one week away!!

Our caps and towels have been ordered, and we are ready to smoke our competition.

REGISTRATION

If you haven’t already done so, you can register through our website, which can be accessed by clicking the link below:

                                              universityswimclub.swim-team.us

Please be sure that all registration and merchandise fees are paid prior to the start of practice next week. All payments should be made by credit card through our secure site.

If you know of another family that would be a great addition to our team, please forward this email on to them. We always have room for new swimmers and would love to have additional families join our team. 

 PRACTICE

Practice begins on Tuesday, May 30. As with last year, we will be splitting our practice time between the AJCC pool and the UT Student Aquatic Center.

Our schedule will be as follows: 

Morning Practices (Monday through Friday)

 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.         (Ages 10-Under at AJCC Pool)

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.       (Ages 11-Up at AJCC Pool)

Evening Practices  (Monday and Wednesday)

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.          (Ages 10-Under at AJCC Pool)

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.          (Ages 11-Up at AJCC Pool)

Evening Practices   (Tuesday and Thursday)

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.           (All Ages at UT Student Aquatic Center) 

Remember: A parent or guardian must sign in all swimmers 10-Under at every practice and must remain on deck during practices at UT.

MEET SCHEDULE

We are going to have a great summer, as we have THREE (3) Home Meets!

June 20         Clinton @ USC

June 27         USC @ Newport- Cocke County

July 11          Ft. Sanders @ USC

July 15-16     Smoky Mountain Invitational

July 18          National Fitness Center @ USC

July 28-30     GKAISA City Meet

Our regular meets are set to begin at 6:00 pm. Our warm-up for the home meets will take place at 5:00 pm, and our warm-up at Newport-Cocke County will take place at 5:30 pm. We will provide more information about Smoky Mountain and City when it is available.

Mandatory Parent Meeting: RESCHEDULED

The mandatory parent meeting has been RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, June 7. The meeting will include GKAISA Concussion Training, Cardiac Arrest Training and other information that is mandated by GSAISA. We will also review the USC Hazing Policy. We will also cover introductions, general questions, social events, meet schedule, team communication and volunteer opportunities.

GKAISA OFFICIALS TRAINING

Tom Schumann, USA Swimming Official and GKAISA Board Member, will hold an Official’s Clinic at our pool on Wednesday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. We would encourage all parents to consider attending the training to become certified as a Stroke and Turn Judge, Starter or Referee. No swimming experience is required… just a willingness to learn.  

PARKING

Parking Passes for the UT Student Aquatic Center lot will be available on the first day of practice. Thank you to all who pre-ordered them.

TEAM SUITS

Our team suit is the TYR Phoenix Splice. Team suits are available for purchase at Swim and Tri in Bearden.

Again, thank you for being a part of the University Swim Club Smokin' Salmon family. We are looking forward to seeing you next week!

University Swim Club Smokin' Salmon Board and Coaches