Don't feel like cooking today?!

Mellow Mushroom has graciously offered to show their support for our Killer Whales, and all we have to do is eat!

Today, Tuesday, July 24th, for lunch and dinner, if you (and your friends/guests/neighbors/random stranglers) tell the server you are there to support the Kitts Creek Swim Club, KCSC will get a portion of the proceeds. A great and easy way to show your support for our neighborhood team!!

LEARN TO SWIM MORE EFFICIENTLY!

Kitts Creek Swim Club is sponsoring an ADULT swim clinic this Sunday evening, July 15 at 7:00pm. If you are looking to become more efficient in the water or need some help with your triathlon swim training, reserve your spot today!

Fellow Kitts Creek resident and former Kitts Creek Swim Club coach, Hilary Villareal, will be teaching the clinic. She is an former UNC swimmer and experienced coach. The clinic will run from 7:00pm-8:30pm and is only $30/person*.

Please bring your goggles and swim cap (if you have one). If you need a cap, KCSC caps will be available for purchase.

100% of the proceeds will go to support the Kitts Creek Swim Club!

Please send an email to kittscreekswimclub@gmail.com to sign up for the clinic.

*Participants in the clinic are limited to Kitts Creek residents and their guests.

Hope to see you at the pool!

Practice Cancelled Tonight - 7/9/2012

Due to inclement weather, we will have to cancel practices.  Please check Facebook, this blog and/or your email for updates on practices and the meet on Wednesday evening against the Amberly Pirates.

Goooo Killer Whales!!!

A Few Tips...

Our first meet is behind us, and what a great experience it was!  As we were cleaning things up last week, we came across a few items that were left behind.  Please make sure you label everything you bring with you to meets, so we will know in the future if we need to bring it home with us or not.  We also had a few people asking about ideas for good snacks during swim meets.  Here are a few helpful sites we found: 

http://www.teamunify.com/recjrbnc/__doc__/37790_2_meetnutrition.pdf

http://www.livestrong.com/article/216748-energy-foods-between-swimming-events/

http://cms.westport.k12.ct.us/cmslmc/resources/swimfood.htm


One last thing: be sure to manage your valuables, we'll have a lot of people walking around!

Swim Meet Packing List

When you're packing for a swim meet, don't forget the following items:

• Goggles
• Swim cap
• Swim suit
• Towel (maybe an extra)
• Cash (concessions will be available)
• Warm clothes (jacket/pants/shirt) in case it is cool
• Camera
• Bug spray
• Chairs

POOL CLOSED - No Practice 6/20/12

Upon arrival at the pool for the first practice, fecal matter was found in the pool.  It will be closed and shocked for the rest of the day and part of tomorrow.    Please check your email for details on tomorrow's practice.  


Thanks!!

Practice Update: Good News, Bad News!

The bad news is that practices have been cancelled for this evening and will resume Saturday morning. The GREAT news is that Goodberry's at Davis Dr and High House has offered to host us for a fundraising team spirit night from 6:30-8:30 TONIGHT! Since we don't have practice, we might as well have fun, learn some cheers, and still get to hang out with our awesome neighbors. Make sure to tell them you are with Kitts Creek Swim Club...and feel free to bring friends!! Hope to see you there; Coach Anndria is excited to see everyone!

ATTENTION: Practice Cancelled

***URGENT UPDATE*** Practice has been cancelled tonight due to mechanical problems at the pool. Practices will resume tomorrow night unless you are otherwise notified. Please check back for updates!

Swim Assessment: Weather Update

****Please Keep Your Eyes on the Blog!!****

The swim assessment has been delayed until 6:30.  Please check back, as we may need to cancel entirely and plan of the rain date on Thursday.

Thanks for your patience!!

It's Swim Assessment Time!!

Reminder on Tuesday (5/22) evening from 5:30-7:30pm please bring any swimmers 8 year old and younger to the pool for the swim assessment. The swim assessment will help the Coach evaluate the swimmer's comfort in the water. As a TSA exhibition team, we will be adhering to the guidelines that require 7 and 8 year olds to swim the full length of the pool independently. Children who are unable to meet this requirement, at the start of the season, will practice with the transition team until they are able to do so.

We are aware that there is a chance for thunderstorms. We will adhere to the general water safety guidelines, if we hear thunder we will exit the pool for at least 30 mins. We will update the blogs/web site if we need to postpone. The current rain date is set for Thursday, May 24th from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Looking forward to seeing you out there!

Calling All Killer Whales!

Just a gentle reminder that today is the deadline for registration and tee shirt orders. Your paperwork and payments need to be turned in at 1708 Legendary Lane no later than today. We are so excited about the upcoming season, and we are looking forward to splashing around with our Killer Whales in a few more weeks!

KCSC Night at Salsa Fresh

Feel free to invite any friends, neighbors and loved ones who might be in the mood for a break from the kitchen and some good eats.  Anyone can come out and support the Killer Whales!  Tell them you are with Kitts Creek Swim Club when you order, and they will donate a portion of the proceeds to our swim team.  

When:  Wednesday, April 25th from 4:00 to close

Where:  Salsa Fresh

Morrisville Market

At the corner of Davis Dr. and Morrisville Carpenter Rd.

Coach Anndria will be there from 5:30 to 8:30, and she'd love to have an opportunity 

to meet all the Killer Whales.

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PS:  This Friday is the deadline for registration and NEW 2012 season tee shirt orders.  The new logo design is on the banner at kittscreekswimclub.blogspot.com if you want to check it out.  Thanks to Tee Medlin for creating yet another awesome logo for our team!

Registration Follow Up!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to register on Sunday afternoon.  It was great to see all of you!  We are excited about another season getting started.  Here are a few things to follow up on:


RESTAURANT NIGHT
Come spend some time with the Killer Whales  and meet Coach Anndria!  We will have restaurant night on April 25th at Salsa Fresh  from 4-9pm, at Morrisville Carpenter Rd and Davis Dr.  Please mention that you are with the Kitts Creek Swim Club, and they will donate a portion of the proceeds to our team.  Feel free to invite friends and neighbors!


FORMS
Please remember to print, sign and turn in your Volunteer Policy form AND Required Waiver Release of Liability.  These forms must be on file in order for your child to participate in practices. They are located on the TSA Swim Team site.  Log in to your account and select the "announcements" button on the left.  


If you are going to have someone other than a parent supervise your child at practice, you will also need to print, sign and turn in the Caregiver Waiver for Minor Children.  


TEAM STORE ORDERS
You can order your NEW 2012 season tee shirts and extra swim caps (you will receive one for each swimmer as a part of the registration fee) on our new team website.  Log in to your TSA Swim Team account (www.tsaswimteam.com) and click on the "team store" button on the left.  Easy as pie!

***Payment for tee shirts MUST be received to process your order.  Payment can be delivered to 1708 Legendary Ln.  Deadline for ordering shirts in April 27th.***

Registration Form Available!

Please take a few moments before Sunday's kick off meeting to complete and print your Registration forms.

Registration is a three step process:
1. Create an account on our team's TSA Swim website at http://www.tsaswimteam.com/logon.do?teamId=39
2. Follow the registration link which will be sent to the email you created your TSA Swim account with and complete the registration form for your swimmer(s).
3. Print the completed form and bring it with your payment to the Registration event this Sunday between 3-4pm in the Kitts Creek Clubhouse.

Quick Notes!

Bring your swimmer(s) to the clubhouse on Sunday to get them fitted for a team swim suit.

When completing your registration form and selecting potential volunteer roles, keep in mind volunteer positions are finalized a few days prior to each swim meet.

Key Dates!

As we all begin to plan our summers, here are some Key Dates for our Killer Whales swim club:

• Sunday, April 15, Registration & Team Swimsuit Ordering 3-4 pm at the clubhouse.
• Wednesday, April 25: Swim Team Night at Salsa Fresh 4-9pm
• Tuesday, May 22:  Swim assessments 5:30 at the pool (time subject to change)
• Tuesday, May 29:  First swim practice
• No practice the week of July 4th
• Friday, July 20: Last day of our Killer Whales' season

TSA is currently coordinating meet dates. If you visit their website, you can see us listed as an exhibition team this year!  The club calendar will be updated with those as we get them.

Swim Practices

The Kitts Creek Swim team will have practices on Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings for the 2012 swim season, beginning on May 29, 2012 and ending on July 20, 2012. Times may be adjusted once swim assessments are complete. Attendance to every swim practice is encouraged, but not required.

Afternoon Practice Schedule*

5:30pm-5:55pm: 6 & under

6:00pm-6:30pm: Transition Team

6:40pm-7:20pm: 7/8's and 9/10's

7:30pm-8:20pm: 11 and up

Visit the Calendar for the full practice schedule.

2012 Swim Team Registration - Save the Date

Registration will be Sunday, April 15, from 3-4 pm at the clubhouse.

Kastaway swimwear will be there to do measurements and purchase/order swimsuits. They will have some suits with them, but if they don't have a particular size, it can be ordered.

More swim season details coming soon!

Support Swim Club with Restaurant Night at Salsa Fresh

April 25 from 4:00 to closing, Salsa Fresh is donating percentage of their sales to our Swim Club. Spread the word! Tell friends! Get some yummy food!

Follow the blog at kittscreekswimclub.blogspot.com to get swim team news and updates.

Swim Team 2012! Calling all volunteers and advertisers!

While we haven't had much winter to speak of, it's time to start talking swim team! 

We had a great first season and are ready to take it to the next level.

To get there, your Swim Team needs volunteers! Specifically, a TSA Rep, Volunteer Coordinator, Stroke and Turn Judges, Starters and Place Judges. Be the first to email so you get the volunteer position you really want (concession stand duty?). Please email kittscreekswimclub@gmail.com with the position you are interested in.

This swim season will feature meets with other clubs.  This will bring not only your neighbors to the pool but families from the other clubs.  Are you a local business looking to get the word out?  The Swim Team will be offering advertising opportunities such as inclusion of your business name on the swim team t-shirt and a banner at the pool.  Interested?  Email kittscreekswimclub@gmail.com for more details.

Details for registering your swimmers for the 2012 season will be posted here as the season gets closer.