Off to an amazing start!

Wow, what a GREAT start to our first year with a swim team.  We are amazed by the turn out and support we have had from all the families involved in the swim team.  With time trials coming up, we will be calling for a few volunteers, so be ready!  We are so glad to see so many people having fun...kids AND parents.

Here are a few pictures from tonight's practice, and a link to the full album will be sent out soon.  The album is set to be viewed only by those people with a direct link.

Enjoy!

Kitts Creek Swim Club T-Shirts

Rumors of children big and small sleeping in their swim club t-shirts have been swirling around the pool deck.  Thanks to Tee Medlin for designing such an awe-inspiring logo!  Some parents were wondering if they could get one for themselves...

You are in luck!  A handful of shirts in a limited range of sizes (L, M, child XS) that will be for sale at practice.  We'd like to order more for anyone interested.  T-shirt sales will help raise funds for additional equipment for the club, like stopwatches and grease markers.

If you would like a t-shirt, either stop by the table tonight or respond to this email with your size.

Sizes: youth xs (4/5), s , m, l and adult s, m, l, & xl.
$10 adults & $8 youth. 
Swim Caps are also available for $5 each.

Thinking about pizza poolside tonight? We'll have those $10 Buy 1 Get One Domino's Pizza Cards http://kittscreekswimclub.blogspot.com/2011/05/got-pizza.html at the table too.

All Pizza Card, T-shirt and cap funds will be put toward club costs including equipment purchases.

Got PIzza?

Hi everyone,

This deal was made available to us through the Tarheel Swimming Association, and we will have cards available at team practices starting Thursday (5/26/11) if anyone is interested. This might be a great deal with upcoming Memorial Day festivities!

For $10, you will receive a card with 10 Buy-One-Get-One-Free pizza coupons for use at any Domino's in Wake County.

(I am seeing pizza in my future on practice nights!!)

If you won't be at practice and are interested, please email us at kittscreekswimclub@gmail.com

Kicking things off!

Here we go, everyone!! We are very excited to have our first practices today as we launch into our first season as the Kitts Creek Killer Whales!

We have a fabulous team of neighbors who have come together and volunteered countless (and I do mean COUNTLESS) hours to make this team happen for our community. We have worked really hard to ensure that things started on the right foot and to create an experience that is fun and safe for the kids in Kitts Creek.

We have also had financial support from Preston Development to get things going, and they have pledged their support over the next few years to help get our facilities all set for full competition in 2013.

If you see these ladies around, give 'em some love:

Hilary Villareal
Lori Potter
Belinda Briggs
Robin Morgenstern

We have also had help along the way from a few additional neighbors, and we certainly appreciate their support.

Thanks everyone! We are looking forward to a wonderful inaugural season! We appreciate your support and understanding as we tread these new waters.

Megan Katz

UPDATED: Practice Schedule

Thank you to everyone who turned out for Swim Evaluations. Many of you received email or verbal guidance as to the best practice session for your swimmer. We had some skilled 10 year old swimmers and accordingly have adjusted the sessions to move those swimmers to the 7:30 session. Please review the schedule and make note of any changes that may impact you. The Google Calendar has been updated as well.

Practice Schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays):
Swimmers can practice with their age group in the morning or evening, or both. You may attend whichever practice fits your schedule best on a given day (e.g. you may attend morning one day and evening another). Updates are in bold text.

Tues/Thurs AM:
9:00-9:45am - 7,8 & 9
10:00-10:30am - 6 & unders

Tues/Thurs PM:
5:30-6:00pm - 6 & under novice
6:00-6:30pm - 6 & under more experienced
6:40-7:25pm - 7,8 & 9
7:30-8:10pm - 10 & up

Time Trials (Saturdays):
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25
8:30-9:15am - 7 & up
9:15-9:45am - 6 & under

Tip on Boys' Swimsuits

This question has come up a few times, particularly for the boys in the six and under age group.  Kast-A-Way, on Hwy 70 in Pleasant Valley Promenade, has jammer style swim shorts in the smallest sizes I have been able to find in the area.  Check them out if you aren't having any luck! 

See you soon for our first practice!

Practice Schedule & Swim Evaluations

The Practice Schedule, Time Trials & Swim Evaluation Clinic have been posted to the Google Calendar.  The Swim Evaluation Clinic is for swimmers whose level of ability is unclear.  Having your swimmer evaluated by Coach Hilary will ensure placement with the proper practice group (especially those 6 and under).  You can also stop by at this time to ask any burning swim team questions!

Swim Evaluation Clinic:
Saturday, May 21, 2011 12-2
Kitts Creek Pool
Drop in at any time with your swimmer ready to get in the water.  The water may be chilly!

Practice Schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays):
Swimmers can practice with their age group in the morning or evening, or both.  You may attend whichever practice fits your schedule best on a given day (e.g. you may attend morning one day and evening another).

Tues/Thurs AM:
9:00-9:45am - 7/8 & 9/10
10:00-10:30am - 6 & unders

Tues/Thurs PM:
5:30-6:00pm - 6 & under novice
6:00-6:30pm - 6 & under more experienced
6:40-7:25pm - 7/8 & 9/10
7:30-8:10pm - 11 & up

Time Trials (Saturdays):
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25
8:30-9:15am - 7 & up
9:15-9:45am - 6 & under