I apologize if you didn't receive this earlier this week. It was initially sent out on 4/25 and I understand many of you did not get it.

 

Coaches Corner 04/24/17

 

Cuda Practice schedule while school is in session:

ALL CUDAS:  April 17- May 31

Ages                Time                Location

6 & Under       4:45 - 5:15       Northcrest Pool

7-8                   5:15- 6:00        Northcrest Pool

9-10                 4:00-4:45         Northcrest Pool

11- 18              6:00 - 7:00       Northcrest Pool

June 1- TBD

Monday May 29- Memorial Day- No practice!

 

Time Trials and Picture Day – Saturday May 6th : Our first practice meet is quickly approaching. This is also picture day. You will not want to miss!  Your swimmers must have a time trial time to be eligible to swim the rest of the season. Please declare their attendance by Tuesday May 2nd on the Team Website.

 

6 & Under Star Program:
The 6 & under Star Program will began Monday, April 17. Near the end of every workout the Coaches will give each swimmer an opportunity to swim across the pool without fins or assistance to earn a star next to their name. At the end of 2 weeks (April 28), the swimmers that have a star(s) will receive a reward and a chance to continue swimming with the Cudas Swim Team. We will have a conference with the parents of those that have not yet made it across the pool without assistance and due to safety reasons, we will recommend swim lessons for this season. Our first priority is safety of all swimmers hence our team requirement that swimmers be at least 4 years old and be able to swim across the pool safely. 

 

 2017 Northampton Cuda Swim Clinics- Northcrest Pool

*THERE IS STILL AVAILABLITY! DON’T DELAY SIGN UP TODAY!*

2017 Northampton Cuda Swim Clinics- Northcrest Pool

*THERE IS AVAILABLITY IN ALL CLINICS! DON’T DELAY SIGN UP TODAY!*

Sunday April 30- 10:00-11:00 a.m. -- Barracuda Basics 1- technique work on all 4 strokes

Sunday May 7- 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Barracuda Basics 2- technique work on all 4 strokes

Sunday May 21- 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Barracuda Racing- Fine tune starts turns, and stroke technique to get ready for Cuda dual meets & Divisionals!

Clinic fees: $10 per clinic/swimmer, or $25 if you register for all 3 (**). Payment is due at the first clinic. Payable by cash or check to the Northampton Cudas. No refunds will be given. 

Space is limited, reserve your spot today!

To register: E-mail- [email protected]

**Please note: The swimmer must be at least 6 years old to participate, and be able to swim across the pool in freestyle and backstroke.

 

Registration:  Are you or someone you know still interested in registering for Cudas?  If so, contact Melissa [email protected]. Please note, there will now be a $50.00 non-refundable fee in place.  ALL swimmers must be registered prior to attending practice.

The final day to register is Thursday May 5, and the last day to drop is TODAY Friday April 28.

 

Weather Policy: We do our best to offer practice every day. However, when weather systems move in and out quickly sometimes decisions are made right before the start of practice or in the middle of practice. We will make a decision regarding practice as close to the start of practice as possible. You will need to check Northampton Cuda Facebook page, remind app, team website, and your e-mail for any up to date information every day! Do not text Coach Laura regarding the weather. Please review Cuda communication options below!

My best advice is to use your best judgment when making the decision to attend practice or not in any weather system. Review the weather apps on your smart phone device- use Spring, TX 77389 as the zip code for those that live outside of the neighborhood.  The only reason we cancel practice is if safety becomes an issue or if another event prevents us from using the pool.

Please note: We WILL swim in RAIN, but not thunder or lightning.

 

CUDA COMMUNICATION:

Cuda Facebook: Ask to join the Northampton Cudas FB page @

https://www.facebook.com/groups/319663577422/

Remind APP:To use this feature, you will need to download the  Remind App

Send a text message to number 81010. Type @9g924 in the message box. Hit send.

Or go to this website https://www.remind.com/join/9g924?utm_medium=ios

Team website:    www.northamptoncudas.com

 

Swim Lessons/ Coach Instruction: Coaches are required to instruct proper swimming/diving techniques in group session environment to all team members so that the swimmer and the team can be competitive. There will be times that certain coaching decisions may be made to benefit the team as a whole, not to please an individual swimmer.

If you feel your child needs more instruction during practice then private lesson can be arranged outside of practice and for a fee. All of the Cuda coaches are available for lessons (not Junior Coaches). To arrange lessons e-mail Coach Laura- [email protected]. Mention which Coach you prefer, your available times, ages of your swimmer, what you want to focus on and I will forward your request to that Coach.