May 28, 2010

Greetings,

I hope everyone's been well lately. I am very impressed with how the kids are practicing so far. Attendance has been great for all age groups, and everyone is picking up their skills very quickly. I can easily say that the team has never looked better after just two weeks of practice since I've been here. If this enthusiasm continues, your kids are going to have a great year!

There are three announcements that I would like to make:

1. There will be no practice on Monday, May 31 because of Memorial Day.

2. I would like for many of our 11-12 year-olds to practice at 5:15 until school is out. We have about 30 kids showing up to the 3:45 practice and only about 10 who show up for the 5:15. This switch would be especially beneficial for our 11 and-olders who just joined the team because the coaches would be able to give them more attention. Also, next week we will only have 3 lanes to practice in. The 5:15 practice group is not meant to be just a Midget practice. It is also for the older swimmers who cannot make it to the 3:45 practice in time. Until school is out, these groups swim roughly the same work-out.

3. If you know in advance that you will miss a swim meet, please let me know in writing. You are welcome to email me, or hand me something at practice. Knowing in advance will save me a lot of time, and more importantly, allow me to put Woodmont and your kids in the best position to succeed.

For those I don't see at practice today, I hope you have a great weekend! As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

-Mike McKee

May 24, 2010

Hello Wahoo Divers,
Just a reminder that dive practice begins tomorrow at 5pm. We are thrilled to welcome our Head Dive Coach Mark Bowen back to the Woodmont family. Mr. Bowen grew up in this neighborhood and remembers when the pool was built. Even better...he was a Wahoo swimmer and diver for more than 10 years!

Dive practice is from 5-7pm for all ages. Check the website for details. If you have not signed up and would like to, the cost is $90 or $110 for swim and dive. Send your check made out to WRA to:
Cathy Welborn
10316 Ashburn Road
Richmond, VA 23235

If you have questions, please contact our Dive Coordinator, Kathleen Dunn, at dunnfeld@comcast.net


Thanks and see you soon,
Cathy Welborn
Aquatics Coordinator

It's POOL TIME! - 5/10/10 email

Greetings Wahoos!
The pool is filled and ready for our first team practice next Monday with coaches Mike and Katie. So far, we are 90 swimmers strong! I am hoping that we can reach at least 100 swimmers, so tell your friends and neighbors. Reminders:

SWIMSUITS are new this year. Our apparel coordinator, Margaret Hood, will be at practice next Monday to take orders or to answer questions. If you would like to go ahead and get your suits now, they can be purchased at: Disco Sports, 1400 Starling Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23229, 804 285- 4242
Ask for the Woodmont Wahoo swimsuit

SWIM PRACTICES begin on May 17th. Please check the practice schedule at www.woodmont4fun.com to see what time your child will need to be there.

SUPER IMPORTANT! It is mandatory that you attend one clinic if you have signed up for Strokes and Turns, Clerk of Course, Head Table, and/or Head Timer. JRAC will not allow us to run a meet without having attended a clinic. There are 4 dates left--Please check the JRAC website www.jracsummerswim.org for the specific clinics and times. NOTE: not every clinic is offered at every session.

1. Tomorrow Night, Tuesday, May 11 -- Burkwood
2. Sunday, May 16 -- Westwood
3. Wed, May 26 -- Avalon
4. Wed, June 2 -- Woodmont
Thanks to all that have signed up for volunteer positions on SignUp Genius. If you haven't, please do so ASAP! Make certain that you and your spouse sign up for the appropriate spots, even if you filled it out on your registration form. Volunteers are especially needed in Hospitality and Strokes and Turns officials. Signing up is important--we cannot run a meet without all of these key spots filled. It's easy and you will get reminders too! Click here to sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/wahoo/102878
Let me know if you have any questions. See you soon!
Cathy Welborn
Aquatics Director

Training Message

Hello Wahoos,

Just a reminder that the swim clinics begin tomorrow evening at Walton Park for those that signed up for the following parent volunteer spots. It is mandatory that you attend one clinic. I willl need to verify that you have attended, so if you can, let me know which clinic date you choose.

1. Strokes and Turns
2. Clerk of Course
3. Head Table
4. Announcer
5. Head Timer
6. Referee

Please check the JRAC website www.jracsummerswim.org for the specific clinics and times. (I have attached the schedule) NOTE: not every clinic is offered at every session.

Tuesday, May 4 -- Walton Park
Tuesday, May 11 -- Burkwood
Sunday, May 16 -- Westwood
Wed, May 26 -- Avalon
Wed, June 2 -- Woodmont

If you have any questions, please send me a note.

Thank you,
Cathy Welborn