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    2017 Season Kick Off Recap

    April 21st

    Manta Rays Families,

    Thanks to all the families who were able to make it out and help kick off the 2017 season!  

    TO DO:

    • Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mountain-Lodge-Manta-Rays-Swim-Team/101098056711
       
    • Sign up for text messages on REMIND:  We are going to use REMIND this season to send text messages for reminders and last minute notifications.  Please sign up. To receive messages via text, text @mantarays to 81010. You can opt out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe@mantarays'. Trouble using 81010? Try texting @mantarays to (830) 433-8986 instead.
       
    • Old Photos - Photos from previous seasons will be deleted and gone forever to allow for new photos for this season.  Please save any old photos you want before May 4th.
       
    • Mark your calendar - a 99% chance we will be moved up to Division 1 for Champs -- Saturday morning, June 24th (all competitive swimmers are eligible to attend Champs)
       
    • Bring payment May 1st or 2nd to practice - your swimmer will not be allowed in the water until you have paid
       
    • Need a recap of last night's meeting? Read below.

    If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact Kelly, Mandy or Coach Claudia.  

    GO MANTA RAYS!

    Kelly Hunt and Mandy Howland
    Team Managers

    http://mountainlodgemantarays.swim-team.us/
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mountain-Lodge-Manta-Rays-Swim-Team/101098056711

     

    RECAP:

    • Thank you to our swim team board for all the time they have spent preparing for another amazing season!
    • Thank you to all those helping in our additional leadership positions which in turn help the swim team run smoothly
    • Thank you to the Mountain Lodge HOA and residents for allowing us use of the pool and facilities!
    • Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors!
      • Diamond:Ken Henderson w/Mountain Lodge Realty
      • ​Platinum:  Lisa Sinn with Keller Williams & Life Storage​
      • Gold: SoBellas Home Services & Pandora at The Shops at LaCantera​
      • Silver: Team Kennedy & Crescent City Recruitment Group
        **If you are interested in sponsoring the team, please let Claudia LaBeau know. ​
         
    • ​Swim practice begins Monday May 1st!  Parents, please check the INFORMATION STATION at practices.  The information flyer and volunteer reminder will be in the family folders by the end of the first week.  Please remember to check your folder at least 1 x a week for ribbons or other important handouts.  
    • Practice groups - Coach Claudia will send a list of practice groups before the first day of practice -- please check your email.  Groups are determined based on age and ability.  As she gets to know your swimmer(s) and their abilities, swimmers may be switched to a different group.
       
    • NOT ATTENDING A MEET - Please let Coach Claudia know by May 4th if your swimmer(s) are not attending one of the 5 meets by signing the "Missing a Meet" sheets found at the information station during practice.
       
    • T-shirts/Tanks/Spirit Items - you can still order spirit items during the first week of practice -- see the INFORMATION STATION for order form
       
    • Please be good pool patrons.  We work hard to keep in good standing with our HOA and appreciate the use of the pool and patio.  Let's work as a team to clean up after ourselves and put furniture back.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this!
       
    • POOL & BABY POOL Reminder:
      • Kids should not be in the pool or on the stairs unless it is their designated practice time. 
      • Coach Claudia asks that siblings DO NOT play on the steps or outside the lanes during team practice time.  
      • We ask that kids 5 and older do not hang out in the baby pool during practices (**especially if younger ones are in the baby pool).
         
    • What to expect the first weeks of practice: With our unpredictable weather, if the water is too cold (around 72/73 degrees or below) swimmers may be participating in dryland part or all of the practice the first week or two.  Please have swimmers bring tennis shoes, water bottle and a towel in addition to their swim gear.  Dryland may consist of sit ups, push ups, jogging on the road near pool, various conditioning exercises around the pool deck, etc.
       
    • Cancelation of practice due to bad weather:  Coach Claudia and Kelly/Mandy will make a decision if practice needs to be canceled due to bad weather.  We will notify the team at least 1 hour before the first group is scheduled to start if we are canceling practice.  Notification will go out by email and will be posted on the Manta Rays website & Facebook page
       
    • D&J Sports  is coming out Monday 8th from 4 – 7 pm to sell team suits (NEW SUITS THIS YEAR)
       
    • T-shirts, bags, & spirit items– will be distributed on Sunday May 21st at the Team picture/Frozen Treat social/parent meeting
       
    • PHOTOS: We do enjoy capturing team memories throughout the year.  We have an informal policy where we DO post photos on our website and facebook.  IF YOU DO NOT WANT your child photographed or photos posted, please contact  Mandy and include a photo of the child so she can know who your swimmer is.  If at anytime, you want a picture of your child removed from the website, please email Mandy.  If you take photos you think are fabulous and want to share, we ask that you don't randomly post, please email Mandy and she will share with our shutterbugs for posting on our website.
       
    • Payments: Due on Monday May 1st or Tuesday May 2nd - see Alana, Kelly or Mandy at practice.

     

    The WEBSITE, FACEBOOK & EMAIL will be our team's main way of communication!  

    http://mountainlodgemantarays.swim-team.us/
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mountain-Lodge-Manta-Rays-Swim-Team/101098056711

     

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