Parents/Swimmers-

Just a few updates as the end of October is a very busy time for us! Please take a moment to read the whole email. Thank you!

Just a reminder: ANY and ALL video or pictures of your swimmer(s) is shared privately either on our Facebook group, or on a secure link to YouTube that IS NOT accessible by the general public. If you DO NOT want ANYONE taking pictures of your swimmers, please alert me via email and we will respect your wishes.

Team Shirts & Caps

We will continue to pass out shirts and caps today. If you ordered a team shirt (NOT spirit wear) they are $12 each. Checks may be made out to the Northeast YMCA. Please bring payment!

Swim-a-Thon: Monday October 30th

I have attached the Swim-a-Thon pledge sheets as well as an explanation for you to look through as you ask for donations. More info to come on times of swim on the 30th. Money is due by November 10th. Our team goal is $50 raised per family. Let me know if you have any questions. We will award the top lap swimmers in each age group by gender as well as the top earner. Last year's prizes included some very nice Speedo jackets and sweatshirts or a brand new Speedo swim bag!! So go get those donations!!! We ARE a Community!

Northeast YMCA Pumpkin Swim Friday October 20th from 6:30-9:30pm

On Friday October 20th, The Northeast YMCA is looking for about 8 to 10 Swim Team volunteers who might be interested in helping children paint/decorate pumpkins next Friday evening, Oct 20th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Bring the whole family as this is a family friendly event put on by the YMCA.

If weather is appropriate we will be decorating out in the parking lot outside of the aquatic area. Volunteers do not necessarily need to stay for the whole 3 hours, for instance if we have more teens (13 and over unsupervised. 12 and under need an adult) who participate, each volunteer could stay for 90 minutes. They will just need to come to the foyer at the Northeast Y to check in and Mandee Badgett Ashcraft will get them started! Email me if you are able to attend. There will be board members present so wear your team shirt!!

Nutritional Q & A on Tuesday October 24th 6-7:30pm in the Chapel

Open to all Tsunami swim families. RSVP to this free event on our website. Dietitian Keri Dabney will take your questions and concerns regarding proper nutrition for your swimmer(s) as well as your family. What do I feed my swimmer(s) at this level of swimming in and out of the pool nutritionally, or are you looking for a way for your whole family to become healthier when it comes to eating and food choices, beyond the short-course swim season? Then this is for you!

What types of foods are best? What should I avoid? What snacks can I give them before practice? After practice? Do they need sports drinks? Fat-free? Low sodium? How much animal protein do they need? What meet-free options are best? Whole-grains and carbs?

Spend an hour or so asking a dietitian all these questions plus many more!

She asks that you email her with your questions before so she can answer them during the sit down Q&A. [email protected]

Lastly......

**Virtual Meet Entries Due on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25th by 5PM. I will post on the pool deck and email out what everyone will be swimming on the 29th. All you need to do is declare "yes" or "no" on our site. We will enter the swimmers in the appropriate events.

WE not ME! Go Tsunami!