Dear CB Swim Families,

I hope this email finds you well and everyone has had a restful fall break! I wanted to share important details regarding this week's practice schedule, upcoming events, and gear distribution.

Practice Schedule:

• Bear Team Practice: 5:30 - 7:00 PM (starting tonight)
• Bluff Team Practice: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (starting tonight)
• Tomorrow Morning Practice: We will have practice at the YMCA for all groups, and the bus will leave the CBHS student parking lot promptly at 5:35 AM.

Gear Distribution:

• Most of our competition and practice suits have arrived and will be available for pickup this evening. We are still awaiting the rest of the gear, and I will update you as soon as it arrives. We are expecting the remaining swimsuit arrivals later this week/weekend and warm-ups and caps next week. Thank you for being patient as we work with our vendors to get you the best CB Swim gear! 

Dryland Training:

• In addition to our pool practices, we are continuing our partnership with McClure Sports to offer dryland agility and speed training on Thursday afternoons at the school from 3:45 to 4:30 PM. This focused workout is crucial for building out-of-water skills, significantly benefiting our swimmers' in-water performance. Swimmers who do not have additional activities are expected to attend.

Job Sign-Ups and Hosting Meets:

• Since we are hosting the upcoming meet, we need parent volunteers to ensure it runs smoothly. The meet cannot happen without your help, and we ask that each family commits to volunteering at least two times per season. Several jobs are available, including timing (a crucial role with the best "seat" in the house), hospitality for students and coaches/officials, and more. Watch for an email later this week with detailed information on job sign-ups. Your involvement is essential to the success of our team!

Event Sign-Ups:

• All swimmers must be signed up for upcoming events via SwimTopia. Please see the video below for instructions on how to complete the sign-up process. This is mandatory and helps us determine who will be attending each event. We cannot change signups once the week starts, so please diligently complete this. Please complete by the deadline to ensure your child can participate in the weekly meets.

How to Sign Up for Meets Using Swim Topia

Important Note on Sign-ups: While you are welcome to request specific events for your child, the coaching staff will make the final decisions on event participation to ensure balance for the team. While we aim to support individual goals, high school swimming is a team-based sport. Relay selections and event assignments are based on ability, times recorded, experience, and availability. If your child is interested in competing in events they have yet to be selected for, please encourage them to talk with the coaches about how to work towards that goal. Regarding questions about event selections, we encourage swimmers to speak directly with their coaches first. Parents can also email [email protected] to schedule a further discussion if needed.

Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to another great week of swimming.

Coach Goodwin and the CB Coaching Staff