WMST Announcements

 

1] Practice Changes for thisWeek:

     There will be meets this weekend at the CISD Natatorium: Practice Changes:

      Saturday January 16 will at Northampton from 9 – 10:30am

      Sunday, January 17 will be at Northampton from 1-2:20pm

      Monday January 18th’s practices will be at Northampton at 5:30am, 12:00pm, and 7:00pm


Practice changes are also posted on the home page of our website: www.wmst.net.


 [2] There is still time to sign up for WMST Swimming 101/201 Clinic


     WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 at the CISD Natatorium starting on Tuesday,  January 19 th, ending Thursday March 11

     COST: 

     Current WMST Swimmer: $75.00 for the 8-week clinic.  New Swimmers: $140 for the 8-week clinic: $90 for the 8-week clinic, plus $50 for 2010 USMS registration fee

     How to register for Swimming 101/201:

     Current WMST Swimmers: Please email wmst@wmst.net with your name and method of payment (check, or charge to online account). Or, login to your account and push the "Attend This Event" button. 

     New Swimmers: Please email wmst@wmst.net with your name, address, and contact information. You should receive a confirmation email with more details.



[3] 1650 Postal Swim Event:

    We will devote an ENTIRE workout on Saturday, January 30 th to a 1650 Postal Swim event. There will be no normal workout, but EVERYONE is welcome to sign up and swim the 1650 for an official time. Awards are given to teams with the most participants, and this year we hope to win an award! The cost is $10 and t-shirts can be ordered for an extra $16. We are asking everyone to not only swim, but to time as well so that you do not have to provide your own timer. Details and sign up information are on our team website: http://www.teamunify.com/EventShow.jsp?returnPage=%2FHome.jsp&id=63910&team=gmswmst

And  www.wmst.net


[4] WMST Pass and Punch Card Policies

    There is a WMST Pass and Punch Card Policies document now posted on the team website at:

http://www.teamunify.com/Newsletter.jsp?_tabid_=6911&team=gmswmst


This document was also sent out in a separate email. Please review the document and if you have any questions, please contact the Team Administrator at wmst@wmst.net or speak with a WMST Board Member. There will also be a copy of the policies in the coach’s notebook.


[5] WMST Upcoming events - Mark your calendars for the following days! More details will be provided as each event gets closer:


   January 19th - Start of WMST Swimming 101/201 Course


  January 30 th – 1650 Postal Swim Event  


   February 27th - Go the Extra Mile meet at the Natatorium. Triathletes will also be invited to attend this meet. Only distance events such as the 400 meter and the 1500 meter freestyle will be offered.


    April 9 -11 - WMST will host the South Central Zone Short Course Championships at the Natatorium


[6] A reminder to all swimmers: Please collect your card AFTER EACH practice and give you card to the coach on deck at each practice BEFORE entering the water.


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On-Going Fitness Events

USMS sponsored “Go The Distance” fitness event.

Start anytime, record the distance you swim each practice.

http://www.usms.org/fitness/content/gothedistance