EMC Eels families,

We had an exciting week of preseason clinics, and now we are READY TO SWIM. Congratulations to all of our newest Elvers who worked hard and became water safe!

Here’s a look at Week 1 of practices.

April 20-24

M — regular practices

T — regular practices

W — regular practices

Th — regular practices, parent information meetings at 5:30 and 6:45 at the pool.

F — regular practices

Practices are divided by ages:

5-5:30 — six and under

5:35-6:15 — 7-8

6:20-7 — 9-10

7-8 — 11 and up

Most preordered merchandise and suits should be available for pick up this week. Team shirts are not yet available.

rEELly Great Swimmers

Our Junior Coaches were absolute super stars during preseason clinics. Bella, Ayden, Rilee, Kameron, Lexy, Ethan, Kailey, Caleb, Miah, Hector, Ashley, and Arleth are all high school swimmers volunteering their time to help coach our 10 and under swimmers. We are so thankful for their dedication to the team and their enthusiasm for the sport. We can’t wait to cheer you all on as you reach for your goals this summer!

Season Long Volunteers

The following season long positions are still available:

• Tent Parent for 6U girls and 9-10 girls – hang out in the age group tent with the girls and walk them to the ready bench when their event is called. Remind them to stay hydrated.
• Head timer – stand behind the blocks and run stopwatches to serve as backups in case any of the lane timers malfunction
• Tent coordinator – help set up age group tents before each meet and help take them down at the end of the meet

Upcoming events

April 23 Parent Information meetings at 5:30 and 6:45 (come to whichever fits your schedule) at the pool

April 29-30 No Practice

April 30 Spirit Night at Raising Cane’s Valley Ranch. Eat chicken and meet the coaches.

May 2 Time Trials

Team Communication

You will receive an email every Sunday evening with the schedule for the week. On meet weeks, you will receive an email on Thursday evenings outlining the meet information. These will also be posted under “news” on the team website. You can receive Remind messages by texting emcswi to 81010. Also follow our Facebook and Instagram pages at EMC Swim Team.

Facility Reminders

We are guests of New Caney ISD. No meals in the stands, playing in elevators or the fountain, or balls on the turf. If there is an event happening in the community room, please stay on the natatorium side. We share the pool with NEHA, and we all hold each other to a high standard so that we can continue our partnerships with the district.

Equipment Reminders

All swimmers should come to practice with a one-piece swimsuit and goggles they are comfortable in. Caps are helpful for protecting the hair and reducing drag. If you are unsure how to put on a cap, don’t hesitate to ask for help! It’s a learned skill. Caps and goggles are available for purchase through our team store, or onsite next week. Coach Isaiah has a few other pieces of optional equipment he recommends:

• Fins teach proper foot placement for an improved kick. Look for “long blade training fins” (not snorkeling fins or short-blade fins, even though those are cooler colors).
• Buoys isolate the leg muscles to build arm strength
• Older swimmers may use paddles to learn proper arm place and improve their catch in the water.

Please reach out with any questions. See you at the pool TOMORROW!

EMC Board of Directors

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