Tarpon Tales #13
LOTS of info Tarpons! Please read the entire message! Big Week Ahead!
- Team T-Shirts
- Meet Absences - ASAP
- Volunteer Update
- Background Checks
- Weather
- First Meet vs Sweetwater
- Duck Race Follow Up
- Who are our Coaches?
- Tarpon Cheat Sheet
1. TEAM T-SHIRTS: We need MORE team t-shirts due to the extreme popularity! Want one? Orders must be received by FRIDAY, June 3rd. Cash/Check accepted. See link at bottom of email.
2. MEET ABSENCES: Report known absences via our website at ABSENCES. Step-by-step instructions are available at MEET ABSENCE REPORTING. We assume that you’re coming unless you tell us you are not!
3. MEET JOBS/VOLUNTEERS: THANK YOU to those that logged into the system to secure meet jobs - GREAT JOB. If you have NOT secured your required meet jobs, please do so ASAP.
- AGE GROUP PARENTS: Training will be Tuesday (today) and Wednesday during practices. https://newterritorytarpons.swimtopia.com/news/5234
- STROKE JUDGE CLINIC: If you are signed up to stroke judge, the LAST CLINIC is this Saturday at the Club. If you attended a clinic last year, clinic starts at 7:30a. If you are new, clinic starts at 8:00a for 1.5 hrs. No RSVP required. No fee. All are welcome!
4. BACKGROUND CHECKS: If you have signed up as an AGE GROUP PARENT orFLOATER, you must have a background check on file by Thursday. If you performed one check last year, you are fine! Link to Background check> HERE
5. WEATHER: All practice changes/cancellations will be communicated via our text notification system ONLY. Please register ASAP & have a plan with your swimmers for pickup should practice get cancelled.
- TO JOIN the notification system: Send a text to 81010 with the message: @tarpon
- Please follow the directions when the system texts you back - a response is needed.
- Last time for this one - promise!
6. FIRST MEET 6/6/16: Our first meet is HOME vs Sweetwater. Please be prepared for and bring your bug spray, extra towels, goggles/caps, snacks/drinks, etc (see list on website). **NOTE: SUNSCREEN - please don't apply sunscreen on swimmers' arms until AFTER they have been marked at the meet. ** More info coming soon!**
7. DUCK RACE/PARTY/FUNDRAISER: What a great party! Thanks to board members Celina Koscinski & Jessica DeWese for getting us organized! If you get a chance to thank the 2016 Sponsors below, please do! Curious about the winners of the Duck Race & Prizes?
- Magnolia Hotel- Complimentary Stay in Downtown Houston: Ryan Qiu
- Shaelyn Photography- Complimentary Sitting Fee And 8"x10" Photo- Alex Remy
- Finish Line Sports- Free Week of Running Camp- Aidan Hurger
- Fun Tarpon Merchandise Prize Pack- Xandre Graca
- $25 Chick -Fil-A Gift Card- And $25 Anna's Greek Gourmet Gift Card- Adi Joubarani
- Rudy's BBQ And Country Store- $25 Gift Card And Gift Basket- Charlese Sparks
- Custom Wooden Mountable Little Longboard Bottle Opener And Bella Spatique Too Free Manicure-Mark Murphy
- Free Private Swim Lesson with Coach Brian- Drew Peries
- Reserved Parking Spot for Home Swim Meets- Nishil Shah
8. WHO ARE OUR COACHES > We are so lucky to have such an AWESOME coaching team, and everyone is on deck now! That being said, seems a few parents and kids are confused about our coaches' names. This should help:
- Coach Brian (Co-Head): Returning Coach, 5 yrs with team (male)
- Coach Alex (Co-Head): Returning Coach, Loudest - Seasoned Tarpon (female)
- Coach Kieran (Asst): Tall, Glasses, Current Tarpon (male)
- Coach Sklyer (Asst): Tall, No Glasses, Current Tarpon (male)
- Coach Jason (Asst): Dark hair with blonde streaks, Glasses, Current Tarpon (male)
- Volunteers: Guada (dark headed, AHS Swimmer & Tarpon, Meg (blondish, AHS Swimmer & Tarpon), Gabby (dark headed, AHS Swimmer & Tarpon)
9. Tarpons Quick Reference
Your bonus for reading all the way to the end of this email is a one-page “Tarpons Cheat Sheet” attachment to stick to your fridge and/or save to your phone. You can also find it (and lots of other good stuff) on our website under Meet Day/Resources.
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