Schroeder YMCA Swim Team

1. Schroeder Conference Program Information:

Each week we’ll have a section of the newsletter that we’ll be updating, dedicated to the Schroeder Conference Program.  Parents of swimmers involved in the conference meets will want to check this section for important and topical news.

The meet information is available on our website under the meets section and explains how the meets work.

2. Update on Pulaski and Noyes County Pools:

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic’s

amendment to keep Pulaski and Noyes Pools open was passed by the

budget committee.  The final step that ensures these important

facilities stay open will occur when the Milwaukee County Board of

Supervisors vote on the 2014 county budget on Nov. 12th.

        Thank you to all who have signed the petition and helped to

keep these valuable resources open.

3. Many thanks to James Biles (masters swimmer) and Scott Rolfs (lap swimmer) for their great work sampling, purchasing and installing new shower heads in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms.

4. There is a Hunger Task Force bin in the lobby area at the WSAC.  Please consider dropping some food in it over the next week or two.

5. Adam Mania and Steve Cebertowicz are returning to Balzano, Northern Italy for the 17th meeting of this Pro-Am meet.  The format attracts pros from mostly Europe and some from the USA and forces athletes to compete in their best events and an IM.  Watch for results.

6. Convenient combined WI Swim and WI YMCA State time standards compiled by FCY’s Angela Monty

7. Schroeder Wear is back! We have an new deadline of November 22nd. Please take a look at the fun new additions to this years website. Join in the team spirit and outfit yourself, your swimmer(s)/diver(s) and grandparents in Schroeder red, white and blue!  Schroeder Wear is perfect for keeping your swimmer/diver cozy & warm during meets or being easily identified while volunteering.  Unique pieces will be available for try-on during the Y-Invite Meet. Take a look…

http://www.bellascustomdesign.com/store/pc/WSAC-c177.htm

Please pay directly through website.  

NEW DEADLINE:  November 22nd!

(All orders that were placed by 11/1/13 will be delivered to the WSAC on 11/15/13. Any orders placed after 11/1 will be delivered by 12/6/13)

8. Please sign up for the following meets ASAP.  Listed below are the   deadline dates for the meets that are coming up.

1. Schroeder Y Invite - 11/6/13
2. The deadline for the next conference dual meet (BLUE TEAM vs. WHITE TEAM on 11/14) is this Thursday, November 7th.  RED TEAM members need not commit/decline for this meet.  RED TEAM will not have practice on Thursday, November 14th.
3. The deadline for the 11/21 conference dual meet (BLUE TEAM vs. RED TEAM) is Thursday, November 14th.  WHITE TEAM members need not commit/decline for this meet.  WHITE TEAM will not have practice on Thursday, November 21st.

9. A room block has been established for the 2014 13 & O state meet which will be in Pleasant Prairie.  The meet is Thur - Sun and the the hotel is the Holiday Inn Express.  The group is under “Schroeder YMCA Swim Team” and the rate is $127 + tax.  There are 8 doubles and 9 kings w pull out.  Call 262 942 6000 to reserve a room which must be done on or before 2/6/14.  You might also want to check out other properties in the area.

10. Best wishes to the girls who are concluding their high school season with their respective programs.  This weekend is the Sectional Championships and next will be the State Championship.  Swim fast and see you soon!

11. Practice Schedules have been updated for Thanksgiving and thru January 1.  Check WSAC and SS practice schedules for details by groups.

12. SSTY Seniors have been busy this fall making commitments to college programs for next fall.  Read more:

13. Dave has secured a flight to the meet in OKC for later in December.  Meet information and his flights are posted here.

14. Dual with EBSC and Polo:  SSTY enjoyed a 1 hour blitz with ElmBrook SC on Friday and then Polo on Saturday morning.  

1. Results - because this meet was not sanctioned the results will not be incorporated into the team database
2. Photos - many good action shots

15. Carmel Swim Meet was a big hit!  Great swimming and a fun travel meet to kick off our competitive season - Kudos to Coach Bob White for introducing this fall meet to Schroeder!

16. The 2014 Big Cheese has an official cheese sponsor!  It is Milwaukee’s Clock Shadow Cheese - read more and buy lots of their cheese!

Schroeder Conference Info

• Nov. 7th Dual Meet Red vs. White Team at WSAC.  Warm-ups begin at 5:30 p.m., meet starts at 6:00.  Swimmers should arrive at 5:15, check in with their coach (Red is Coach Wendy, White is Coach Ann), and be ready for the 5:30 warm-up.

1. Swimmers must commit or decline for each conference meet, but keep in mind swimmers only need to commit for the meets their team is scheduled for.

2. Only swimmers who have committed to the meet will swim.  Swimmers who have not committed but still show up for the meet, will not participate.  There will be no deck entries the day of the meet.

3. The deadline for the next conference dual meet (BLUE TEAM vs. WHITE TEAM) is this Thursday, November 7th.  RED TEAM members need not commit/decline for this meet.  RED TEAM will not have practice on Thursday, November 14th.

4. Swimmers will receive their red, white or blue conference team cap at their first meet.  Caps will not be given out at practice.  Please put your swimmer’s name on all suits (on the tag), fins, and especially the conference team cap.  Swimmers will only receive 1 cap.

5. All conference meet info for each dual meet can be found by clicking on the meet name on the homepage of the Schroeder web-site.  Please look at it and read it over because there are many important reminders.

Schroeder North

Schroeder South

1. This Week’s Practices:

        Link: Schroeder South Practice Schedule

2.  Label All of Your Swimmer’s Equipment:

• Please put your swimmer’s name on all suits (on the tag), fins, and especially the conference team cap your child will be given at the first Red, White or Blue Meet.  Swimmers will only receive 1 cap.
• A black boys jammer style team suit, size 26, was found in the hallway at the Deer Creek Pool practice last Sat. (11/1) w/no name on it.  The coaches have tried to put it in a safe place at Deer Creek Pool.  See Coach Ann.

3. Parent Practice and Meet Reminders:

• For parents who choose to stay and watch practice, you must remain in the pool stands and off the deck during swim practice.  The exception is Deer Creek Pool because there are no stands.
• Parents are not to interact with their swimmer in any way during swim practice, unless it’s an emergency.
• Coaches are available to answer questions before or after practice.  We want to be able to give our full attention to the athletes in the pool during their practice.
• Parents must remain in the pool stands at all swimming meets unless they are working a volunteer job on the pool deck.  This is a U.S. Swimming and WI Swimming rule.

4. Signing Up For Meets On Your Swimmer’s Meet Schedule (there are a number available to enter, so check entry deadline and do asap):

• Parents are reminded ALL SWIMMERS MUST COMMIT OR DECLINE by the entry deadline for each meet and ALL SWIMMERS are expected to participate in all meets listed for their group on the meet schedule.

• To enter a meet, click on the swim team home page, and scroll down to the list of meets.  Click on “Attend/Decline” for the meet (enter password if necessary).
• Then click on Undeclared Athletes, scroll to your swimmer’s name, click on the name, commit (put yes) in the declaration box, and click on the save changes box.
• Once the swimmer is committed, you may choose the swimmer’s events or have the coach choose the events (recommended).
• If your swimmer cannot attend, follow the previous steps and put no in the declaration box.  Please use the message box to explain why the swimmer is not participating, and then click on the save changes box.

5. Other Important Meet Info:

• A number of other meets are now open for swimmers to commit to. (Please see above info for meet sign-up.)  Also, volunteer job sign-up for families is now available for our Schroeder Y Invite and Schroeder Finalist meets.  Make sure you take care of your volunteer requirements by signing up for a job.
• Parents, please remember Coach Bob automatically commits and enters all Senior 1 and Junior 1 swimmers to the meets on their schedule.  Swimmers in all other groups are expected to participate in ALL of the meets on their group’s schedule and must commit by the meet entry deadline.  Swimmers who decline a meet are expected to communicate the reason why in the message box.  If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask.

6. Team Equipment Info:

        Just a reminder, we would like all swimmers to wear a solid black suit  when they compete in meets.  They can wear any suit they choose in practice.

      Coach Bob will have Schroeder swim caps at practice.  If you need to buy one, check with Bob before or after practice.

7. Mail Checks to Matt Miller:

        Please mail all checks to Matt Miller rather than give them to coaches at practice.  You can mail them to Matt at the following address:

Matt Miller, WSAC, 9240 North Green Bay Road, Brown Deer, WI 53209

8. SSTY South Office Hours:

        Coaches Ann and Bob can usually be reached by phone Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8:30-11:30 AM.  You can call us at the SSTY South office (414-897-8932).  The best form of communication is to email us at:

        Ann awhite@wsacltd.org

        Bob rwhite@wsacltd.org

Emails will generally be responded to within 24 hours.