Hi everyone,

Several important announcements, but first the bad news:

1. Practice canceled afternoon of Thursday June 29th: I've been watching the Air Quality Index all afternoon in hopes it improves, but it's Red and near Purple, which is just not a healthy environment for vigorous physical activity. Anyone who might object, please remember that even if your kid is only out in it for half an hour, our coaches have to be in it for 3 hours, and I just don't think that's taking good care of them. As a make up, anyone who can come tomorrow morning can make up the afternoon practice. Full Lazers and transitionals can come during their age group times (see here) and participate in fun day activities and we will have 2 Little Lazers sessions at 10:15 and 10:45. Morning Little Lazers can also come during these times as a make up for the smoke and cold cancelations also.
2. We won relay carnival! Let's try to win on Saturday! Congratulations to our swimmers last night, and to our coaches for the victory over the other teams in our Division last night in Relay Carnival. This was a close win, but it was a total team win, and shows the depth of our team and the quality of our coaching. (Remember when we were awful in backstroke? Now we're dominant.) The next 2 weeks will tell the tale for who wins the Division, and if everyone shows up for these meets, we have a chance. This starts on Saturday with those who indicated they are available for the meet (it's already set) coming. If we have 10 scratches like we did last Saturday, Commonwealth is too good for us to beat. But with everyone, we can. So unless there's something truly serious, please be there bright and early Saturday (details will follow when we send out the meet sheets).
3. We need help for set up Friday evening around 8:30PM! As with every home meet, we need help setting up the deck Friday night at 8:30PM. We need help with everything, but in particular, we need help moving the bleachers. Please plan on coming for half an hour or so and help us get the deck set.
4. Spirit Activities Saturday morning after warm ups! Again, details will follow, but we'll have spirit activities in the field in between warm ups and the meet.

Thanks everyone. Despite the cold and the smoke and the cancelations, it's been a great season so far.