Yucaipa Swim Team

Monday Messages

6/30/25

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Monday!

 

Happy Monday!! Please take the time to read through this email and get your weekly update. 

 

Thought of the Week

“The hardest battles aren’t physical, they’re mental. You always win in the mind first.”

 

Dryland Requirements

All Athletes are to bring close toed running every day. Athletes are to wear comfortable and loose or stretchy material clothes.

 

Upcoming Practice Changes

July 4th: No Practice for Bronze Beginner and Advance, Silver Beginner and Advance, and Gold Beginner

Masters - 7:00 - 8:00AM

Seniors - 7:00 - 9:00AM 

Junior Adv - 7:00 - 9:00AM 

Junior Beg - 7:00 - 8:30AM

Gold Adv - 7:00 - 8:30AM

Rattlesnake Warning

We have had several rattlesnake sightings this week, including in the parking lot and soccer field. Please stay on the walkways and avoid the planters and grass areas. If you encounter a rattlesnake, particularly on a walkway or in the parking lot, call one of the numbers below. Additionally, ensure others are kept away from the area:

  • Weekday Snake sighting before 2:00 PM: Call 909-389-3217

  • Snake sighting after 2:00 PM: Call 909-389-3275 (or use this number if the one above does not answer)

 

 

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

A/BB/B Committee Championships @CCAQ Long Course 11 July 2025 - 13 July 2025

This is an A/BB/B meet that is heats and finals. Any athlete qualifying for finals WILL stay for finals. This meet is hosted by Circle City Aquatics. Registration deadline is July 1st.

Los Angeles Invite @USC 11 July 2025 - 13 July 2025

This is a qualifying meet. Please check the eligibility form or talk to your coach before committing.

BB/B/C @HVDA 19 July 2025 - 20 July 2025

This is a BB/B/C meet for beginner to moderate level athletes. This meet will be hosted by Hemet Valley. Registration deadline is July 8th.

 

Summer Schedule (Beginning June 9th)

Bronze Beginner:

 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Monday thru Thursday

 Bronze Advanced:

 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Monday thru Thursday

Silver Beginner:

 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Monday thru Thursday

 Silver Advanced:

 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM Monday thru Thursday

OPTIONAL Friday 4:30 - 5:45pm Long Course

 Gold Beginner:

 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday

Gold Advanced:

 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Monday thru Thursday

 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Friday

 6:50 AM to 8:30 AM Saturday

Junior/Beg

 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Monday thru Thursday

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Friday

 6:50 AM to 9:00 AM Saturday

Junior/Adv

 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM Monday thru Friday

 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM  Mon/Tues/Thurs:  No Practice Wednesday Afternoon

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Friday

 6:50 AM to 9:00 AM Saturday

Senior:

 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM Monday thru Friday

 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM  Mon/Tues/Thur:  No Practice Wednesday Afternoon

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Friday 

6:50 AM to 9:00 AM Saturday

Masters:  

 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM or 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM Monday thru Friday

 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday

 6:50 AM to 8:15 AM Saturday

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.