Yucaipa Swim Team
Monday Messages
11/18/24
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday!! Please take the time to read through this email and get your weekly update.
Thought of the Week
“The gap between where you want to be and where you are right now comes down to your habits, discipline, and mindset.” - Allistair Mc Caw
USA Swimming Registration
You may now register for the 2024-2025 season! In addition to being a member of the Yucaipa Swim Team , members must also register with USA Swimming (excluding Masters). Register as a PREMIUM membership. If you have any issues please contact me. I will also be available in the office at Crafton from 4:30 - 5:30pm Monday - Thursday. Please use the link below to register online:
https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/407AF9FA292143
Upcoming Events
AA/BB/B Last Ditch@PDSC 07 December 2024 - 08 December 2024
This is an A/BB/B level swim meet. This meet is for athletes close to WAG cuts. This meet will be hosted by Palm Desert. Registration deadline is November 26th.
Winter Age Group Championships (WAG) @RAA 13 December 2024 - 15 December 2024
This is a qualifying meet. Please check the eligibility form or talk to your coach.
Practice Schedule
Bronze Beginner:
Monday thru Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Bronze Advanced:
Monday thru Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Silver Beginner:
Monday thru Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Silver Advanced:
Monday thru Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Gold Beginner:
Monday thru Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Gold Advanced:
Monday thru Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:50 AM to 8:30 AM
Junior/Beg
Monday thru Thursday:
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday:
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday:
6:50 AM to 8:30 AM
Junior/Adv
Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
4:50 AM to 6:30 AM
Monday thru Thursday:
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Friday:
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturday:
6:50 AM to 9:00 AM
Senior:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
4:50 AM to 6:30 AM
Monday thru Thursday:
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Friday:
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturday:
6:50 AM to 9:00 AM
Masters:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
4:50 AM to 6:00 AM
Monday-Thursday:
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (2 lanes) or 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (1 lane only)
Friday:
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturday:
6:50 AM to 8:15 AM
Crafton Parking Permits
Parking permits are required Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Parking Permits are not required on weekends or during summer sessions.
Instructions are attached. The website link is below:
https://paymycite.com/sbvcCommunity/TemporaryPermit.aspx
Practice Arrival and Pick up
This is just a reminder that ALL athletes should arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before the start of practice. This allows time for check in and getting ready to get in so we can get in on time. All pick-ups need to arrive 10 minutes before the end of practice to ensure an on time pick-up. Any swimmer that has not been picked up within 10 minutes of the end of scheduled practice time will be billed $50 per half hour or any part thereof. In the event of an emergency, please contact our team administrator or the head coach to let us know.
Gear Requirements
Just a reminder that from Gold group and up to Senior you need to have the following gear. Finis Agility paddles, Arena PowerPro fins, and a snorkel, recommended the Speedo bullet head but it is your preference. You can find all of these on our CAS swim shop, swim outlet, or Amazon.
CAS Equipment
You can purchase team suits here! When shopping for apparel or for the required equipment, you get a discount! On our website, under sponsors at the bottom, you will find the link for CAS. Our team apparel and equipment is located on this site. Scroll to the bottom of our team page, under sponsors, click on CAS, Go to the search bar and search “yucaipa swim team”. All discounts are already applied to the price.
Social Media
If you have a Facebook and/or Instagram make sure you go follow the teams page. Lots of fun pictures and updates. Search “Yucaipa Swim Team”
Attendance
Although we do not have a mandatory amount of practices your athlete is to attend, we do have a recommended minimum amount. The goal for each group is to have every athlete doing the recommended minimum amount of practices.
Bronze/Beg- 1-2 per week
Bronze/Adv- 2-3 per week
Silver/Beg- 2-3 per week
Silver/Adv- 3 per week
Gold/Beg- 4 per week
Gold/Adv- 5-6 per week
Junior- 6-7 per week
Senior- 7-9 per week
Remind App
Below are correct steps for joining Remind.
1. Download the REMIND app
2. Text @bfak24 to 81010 ( this is a correction)
3. sign up for our class YST 1 ( space between YST and the 1)
MAAPP
This is a reminder to all athletes that when texting or emailing a coach your parents MUST be included in the conversation. (Group Text; Email CC)
Coaches can only be contacted between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
