2025-26 Boys Swimming and Diving

Mission

To enrich and empower athletes not only as swimmers/divers, but as individuals.

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STAFF �

• Sam Kendall: Head Coach

samleekendall@gmail.com

651-428-3292

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• Jaden Chant: Assistant Swim

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• Nick Archambault: Assistant Swim

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• Marla Reuvers : Diving

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Captains

• Owen Beaudette

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• Braxton Helmers

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• Michael Kelch

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• Jamey Solt

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PRACTICE TIMES/SCHEDULE

• Season starts on Monday November 24th - Boys will meet at Hidden Oaks Pool

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• Practice begins at 3:45 pm and ends by 6:15 pm (at the latest). Come ready to train.

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• There will be practice sessions on most Saturday mornings from 7:30 -10 throughout the season for varsity athletes (all are welcome)

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• Morning weight training this season on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:50 am at the high school.

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IMPORTANT DATES

• Monday, November 24th – First Day of Practice
• Saturday November 29th – Mock Meet/Team Breakfast (Picture Day - Tuesday December 2nd)
• Friday, Dec. 5th – First Dual Meet at Eagan
• Dec. 29th-30th - Grand Rapids Overnight Trip

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Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=NGRjOGIzMzNhNzMzOTcxZGMyOTc2Y2IwMDg2OGFhZmM3NWI5ZjRmNTI4MDM0MGQ4Y2I5NjE1YjY1MmFlNDExN0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t

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Weekly emails will be sent out every Sunday highlighting the week ahead!

Eligibility

• Grade checks every 2 weeks

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• If failing any class at quarter, ineligible for two weeks

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• If failing at a 2 week grade check, students have 2 weeks to get that grade up before being ineligible

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ATTENDANCE

Unexcused absences will result in loss of competition. Multiple unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the team.

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Absence from school = no practice/meet for that day

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ISS or OSS = no practice/meet for that day

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Any Doctor visit = Certified Doctors note to be eligible for practice/meet

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MEET INFO �

In what meets will my son compete?

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• ALL athletes compete at dual meets
• Varsity (Plus) compete at Invites (depends on entries)
• Most athletes in at least 1 meet per week

MEET ATTENDANCE

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If you know that your son will be absent for any meet on our schedule, please let Coach Sam know two weeks prior to the meet – even if you don’t think they will compete.

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BUS POLICY FOR MEETS

• We will be providing transportation to and from away meets.

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• Students are encouraged to ride the bus, however, may get a ride home from the meet from a parent. Coaches must see athlete leave with parent.

• Athletes driving or with other parents themselves to meets must clear that with the activities office in advance.

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OTHER SPORTS and ACTIVITIES

• We will work with individuals who participate in other sports and activities. Though, this will count towards lettering if you miss practice for another sport/activity.

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• Your primary sport/activity needs to be Swimming and Diving if you want to compete at the varsity level.

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• Be open and honest with the coaches about your absences.

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2025-26 Gear

REQUIRED

• Meet Swim Suit
• Team Cap
• Team Shirt

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OPTIONAL

• Anything Else On Apparel List

Requests to Parents

• Support and cheer on your athlete, but let the coaches coach.

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• Volunteer to help out before and after practice and at meets (if needed).

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• Do your best to get your son to bed at the same time every night.

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• Help make sure your son has a healthy, balanced diet.

• Help limit unnecessary large gatherings outside of practice

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STAY CONNECTED

If you are not getting the weekly emails or know you are not on the email list, please let me know!

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Samleekendall@gmail.com

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651-428-3292

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Booster Information

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Who We Are & What We Do:

• Boosters are ALL of us! Parents that want to help support the Coaches and the athletes!
• Donation Bin
• Coordinate volunteers for home meets
• Timers/head timers–super easy and best seats at the pool!
• Coordinate team events
• Team breakfasts
• Pasta dinners
• Senior Night dinner
• End of Season Banquet
• Fundraising–
• Pays for food for team events
• Helps pays for pool maintenance & supplies throughout the season

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Team Posters

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Looking for Sponsors!!

*$250*

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• Advertise on team poster
• Logo on all home meet programs
• Mentions and thank yous for their support at all home meets

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BOYS SWIM AND DIVE FACEBOOK AND INSTRAGRAM GROUPS

FACEBOOK: Prior Lake Boys Swim and Dive Team

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Instagram: plboysswimanddive

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Email: plhsboosterswim@gmail.com

Thank you!

• Thank you all for coming and for your continued support.