Weekly Announcements for Week of 8/16-8/2

Dear SBSC families, 
Practice Schedule We will be offering two practice times each day this week. There will be one practice from 6:30-8:00 AM and another from 1:00-2:30 PM, both at Arlington Pool. To find out which practice your swimmer should attend click here to see the assignments. If your swimmer's name is not listed on the sheet it is because I did not receive an email from you requesting a preferred practice time. If you would like your swimmer included you will need to send me an email stating as much. The morning practice is for high school and college swimmers only. The afternoon practice will be a mix of all groups. Requests will be honored on a first come first serve basis and we are caping each practice at 20 swimmers, no exceptions. The week of 8/23-8/29 we will only be offering a Group 3 practice in the morning from 6:00-8:30. We have over 30 high school swimmers with the club so not everyone will practice every day. Everyone who wants to practice this week will get guaranteed 2 practices and hopefully 3+. If you know your Group 3 swimmer will not be practicing the last week of August please let me know. Time Trial with Michiana Stars Today's is a great day for racing and I am so looking forward to this morning. Unfortunately, spectators will not be allowed. They hope to have a livestream available. Here are some last minute reminders I sent yesterday. Have your swimmer at the Elkhart Aquatic Center as close to 9:30 AM as possible Please fill out the return to swim form and bring with you to the meet. The aquatic center will keep the form on file. Remember if your swimmer is 12 and under they will need to be escorted by a parent to the building. Please have your swimmer bring a mask. Swimmers will be required to wear one when not in the water. Please use the attached maps for parking/drop-off/and entrance into the facility. Locker room use is VERY limited. The family locker rooms may be available but those will only be single person use. Swimmers should come to the pool in their suits ready to swim . I will have caps with me for all of our new swimmers and those returning swimmers who need a cap. If your swimmer is 13 years old or older and has at least one Divisional cut in their age group they are eligible (and recommended) to wear a tech suit to race in today. Fall Winter Registration The upcoming season registration is now open. Due to uncertainty of returning to the pool on September 8th training fees will not be billed during registration. You will still be billed the USA Swimming, spirit wear, and meet surcharge fees. The reason it has been set-up this way is regardless of when we return the three items that are being billed will not change in price. The seasonal and annual fees could change if we are unable to return to RHS or NPHS in September. because if you choose the annual or seasonal membership. When it is confirmed when we will back in the high schools accounts will be billed accordingly. Be aware of the practice group you select for your swimmer. You will have the choice of the group (which is decided by age), location (only NPUSC students eligible for NP practices) and the payment option. The payment option will either be monthly, seasonally, or annually. Once we are given the green light to begin practices your account will be billed based on the payment option you selected. For example if we return on September 8 and you have a Group 2 swimmer you be $35 if select month. If you select annually you will be billed $346.50. If we are unable to start until October monthly Group 2 swimmers will still be billed $35 but the annual would only be billed $315. As of today we still hope to start the fall and winter season the day after Labor Day, Tuesday September 8, at both NPHS and RHS. If you registered for the first time this summer you will not be required to register for the fall and winter season. All other members will be required to do so. If you are a new family to our club this summer please send me a digital copy of your swimmers birth certificate. If you are able to scan it into a pdf that is the best, if not please take a pic and email that to me. Upcoming Fitter and Faster Swim Camps In Indiana These camps, with limited participants, are being offered in three different Indiana cities. Indianapolis: 9/5&6 Fast and Powerful Turns Camp 9/12&13 Breaststroke Racing Camp 9/19&20 Freestyle Racing Camp 11/28&29 Butterfly Racing Camp 12/27&28 Backstroke Racing Camp Click here for details. Valparaiso: 9/26&27 High Performance Stroke Technique Click here for details. Social Distancing Protocols We are also asking all families to take the temperature of their athlete prior to leaving for practice. If your athlete has an elevated temperature, is feeling ill, or anyone in the home is ill they are NOT to attend practice that day. If parents choose to wait for their swimmer at the pool we ask they remain in their vehicles or maintain/follow appropriate social distancing guidelines. These are the protocols we have been and will continue to follow: Divide groups where necessary to limit the number of swimmers in the pool at any one time Coming to and leaving the pool without using the locker rooms, be ready to swim when you arrive. Athletes must bring their own filled water bottles. Use of drinking fountains is strongly discouraged. Bathroom use only in an emergency, athletes will be required to wipe down/disinfect the area after use Entering and exiting using different doors or gates to avoid contact with incoming/outgoing swimmers. No team issued equipment (exception would be snorkels for Group 2 and Group 3). Limit the number of athletes in each lane with appropriate spacing. Coaches will be required to wear masks while at practice. Coaches will wipe down areas swimmers were between and after practice groups. No parents or spectators on deck. Swimmers, coaches, and lifeguards only. Lightning Safety This is our protocol will be for inclement weather. If it is raining only (no thunder or lightning) we will practice. If we hear thunder or see lightning we will clear the pool immediately and the facility if possible. We will return to practice when there has not been any sighting for 30 minutes. If it is possible, whenever thunderstorms are forecast we would like the parents to remain at the facility in their vehicles. This will provide the safest place for our swimmers to wait out the storm while observing social distancing guidelines. USA Swimming Guidelines-MAAPPUSA USA Swimming issued a directive with regards to electronic communication and social media contact between coaches and athletes. Most of what is being implemented is common sense and falls in line with our club's policies. One new requirement we will need to adhere to is how your minor child communicates with me. For several years I have asked swimmers in Group 2 and Group 3 to text/email me if they would be missing practice. Moving forward, swimmers will be instructed to include a parent on all communication with me.
 If you are the parent of a Group 2 or Group 3 swimmer, and have never sent me a text before, please text me so I have your contact info in my phone. This way if I need to contact your swimmer about missing practice I can be sure to include you. My cell phone number is 574-276-6057.
 I encourage all parents and swimmers to read the full policy. We are required to keep this policy on our website, here is the link. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. -- John VanDriessche Head Coach South Bend Swim Club South Bend Riley High School (574)276-6057 www.southbendswimclub.com #SBSCForLife

Weekly Announcments for Week of 8/9-8/15

Dear SBSC families, 
Practice Schedule Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 10:15-11:00 AM Arlington Pool Group 1 Elite Monday 9:10-10:05 AM Arlington Pool Group 2A Monday, 9:10-10:05 AM, Tuesday 9:10-10:15 AM, Wednesday and Friday 9:10-10:05 AM Arlington Pool Group 2B Monday, Wednesday 10:05-11:00 AM, Thursday 9:10-10:15 AM, and Friday 10:05-11:00 AM Arlington Pool Group 3A Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 6:30-7:50 AM Arlington Pool Group 3B Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:50-9:10 AM Arlington Pool PRACTICE NOTES: We are in a very fluid situation with practice and elearning. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Time Trial with Michiana Stars 8/15 & 8/16 At this time I only have limited information on the time frame. The aquatic center management has not been very timely returning phone calls. If you are still thinking having your swimmer attend this meet you will need to send me an email no later then 5:00 PM today. The function for committing to the meet has been turned off on our website. Again if you are thinking about swimming this coming weekend and have yet to commit please send me an email. Here is the very, very tentative timeline: Saturday Warm-ups 1:30-2:10 Meet Stars 2:15 Sunday Warm-ups 11:00-11:40 Meet Starts 11:45 Based on the numbers signed up for the meet it looks like each day will take about 2-2.5 hours each day including the warmup. There isn't a time listed for your swimmer to be on deck as of yet. I do know they will be checking the temperature of each athlete and asking them a few questions before allowing them entrance to the pool. We will need to plan accordingly for what will be a longer process then normal. There is a scheduled phone call later this morning with the aquatic center management. As soon as I know more I will pass that information along. Again, thank you for your patience. Fall Winter Registration The upcoming season registration is now open. Due to uncertainty of returning to the pool on September 8th training fees will not be billed during registration. You will notice it says billing will occur in September. This may or may not be the case. When it is confirmed when we will back in Riley and NPHS accounts will be billed accordingly. Be aware of the practice group you select for your swimmer. You will have the choice of the group (which is decided by age), location (only NPUSC students eligible for NP practices) and the payment option. The payment option will either be monthly, seasonally, or annually. Once we are given the green light to begin practices your account will be billed based on the payment option you selected. If you have a Group 2 swimmer and you select monthly you be billed $35. If you select annually you will be billed $346.50. As of today we still hope to start the fall and winter season the day after Labor Day, Tuesday September 8, at both NPHS and RHS. If you registered for the first time this summer you will not be required to register for the fall and winter season. All other members will be required to do so. If you are a new family to our club this summer please send me a digital copy of your swimmers birth certificate. If you are able to scan it into a pdf that is the best, if not please take a pic and email that to me. Upcoming Fitter and Faster Swim Camps In Indiana These camps, with limited participants, are being offered in three different Indiana cities. Indianapolis: 8/22&23 Explosive Starts Camp 9/5&6 Fast and Powerful Turns Camp 9/12&13 Breaststroke Racing Camp 9/19&20 Freestyle Racing Camp 11/28&29 Butterfly Racing Camp 12/27&28 Backstroke Racing Camp Click here for details. Elkhart: 8/22&23 High Performance Stoke Technique for 11 and under swimmers 8/22&23 High Performance Stroke Technique for 12 and older swimmers Click here for details. Valparaiso: 9/26&27 High Performance Stroke Technique Click here for details. Social Distancing Protocols We are also asking all families to take the temperature of their athlete prior to leaving for practice. If your athlete has an elevated temperature, is feeling ill, or anyone in the home is ill they are NOT to attend practice that day. If parents choose to wait for their swimmer at the pool we ask they remain in their vehicles or maintain/follow appropriate social distancing guidelines. These are the protocols we have been and will continue to follow: Divide groups where necessary to limit the number of swimmers in the pool at any one time Coming to and leaving the pool without using the locker rooms, be ready to swim when you arrive. Athletes must bring their own filled water bottles. Use of drinking fountains is strongly discouraged. Bathroom use only in an emergency, athletes will be required to wipe down/disinfect the area after use Entering and exiting using different doors or gates to avoid contact with incoming/outgoing swimmers. No team issued equipment (exception would be snorkels for Group 2 and Group 3). Limit the number of athletes in each lane with appropriate spacing. Coaches will be required to wear masks while at practice. Coaches will wipe down areas swimmers were between and after practice groups. No parents or spectators on deck. Swimmers, coaches, and lifeguards only. Lightning Safety This is our protocol will be for inclement weather. If it is raining only (no thunder or lightning) we will practice. If we hear thunder or see lightning we will clear the pool immediately and the facility if possible. We will return to practice when there has not been any sighting for 30 minutes. If it is possible, whenever thunderstorms are forecast we would like the parents to remain at the facility in their vehicles. This will provide the safest place for our swimmers to wait out the storm while observing social distancing guidelines. USA Swimming Guidelines-MAAPPUSA USA Swimming issued a directive with regards to electronic communication and social media contact between coaches and athletes. Most of what is being implemented is common sense and falls in line with our club's policies. One new requirement we will need to adhere to is how your minor child communicates with me. For several years I have asked swimmers in Group 2 and Group 3 to text/email me if they would be missing practice. Moving forward, swimmers will be instructed to include a parent on all communication with me.
 If you are the parent of a Group 2 or Group 3 swimmer, and have never sent me a text before, please text me so I have your contact info in my phone. This way if I need to contact your swimmer about missing practice I can be sure to include you. My cell phone number is 574-276-6057.
 I encourage all parents and swimmers to read the full policy. We are required to keep this policy on our website, here is the link. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. -- John VanDriessche Head Coach South Bend Swim Club South Bend Riley High School (574)276-6057 www.southbendswimclub.com #SBSCForLife

Weekly Announcements for Week of 8/2-8/8

Dear SBSC families, 
Practice Schedule Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 9:15-10:00 AM Twyckenham Pool Group 1 Elite Monday 8:00:8:55 AM Twyckenham Pool Group 2A Monday, 8:00-8:55 AM, Tuesday 8:00-9:15 AM, Wednesday and Friday 8:00-8:55 AM Twyckenham Pool Group 2B Monday, Wednesday 9:05-10:00 AM, Thursday 8:00-9:15 AM, and Friday 9:05-10:00 AM Twyckenham Pool Group 3A Monday 6:45-8:10, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:00-8:25 AM Arlington Pool Group 3B Monday 8:15-9:40, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:35-10:00 AM Arlington Pool PRACTICE NOTES: I apologize for any inconvenience but both Group 3's will have adjusted practice times on Monday. Group 2A-no practice on Thursday and Group 2B-no practice on Tuesday. Group 2B's Thursday practice will start at 8:00 AM Upcoming Fitter and Faster Swim Camps In Indiana These camps, with limited participants, are being offered in three different Indiana cities. Indianapolis: 8/22&23 Explosive Starts Camp 9/5&6 Fast and Powerful Turns Camp 9/12&13 Breaststroke Racing Camp 9/19&20 Freestyle Racing Camp 11/28&29 Butterfly Racing Camp 12/27&28 Backstroke Racing Camp Click here for details. Elkhart: 8/22&23 High Performance Stoke Technique for 11 and under swimmers 8/22&23 High Performance Stroke Technique for 12 and older swimmers Click here for details. Valparaiso: 9/26&27 High Performance Stroke Technique Click here for details. Fall/Winter Season As of today we still hope to start the fall and winter season the day after Labor Day, Tuesday September 8, at both NPHS and RHS. If you registered for the first time this summer you will not be required to register for the fall and winter season. All other members will be required to do so. Fall and winter registration will be open starting the week of August 2nd. If you are a new family to our club this summer please send me a digital copy of your swimmers birth certificate. If you are able to scan it into a pdf that is the best, if not please take a pic and email that to me. Social Distancing Protocols We are also asking all families to take the temperature of their athlete prior to leaving for practice. If your athlete has an elevated temperature, is feeling ill, or anyone in the home is ill they are NOT to attend practice that day. If parents choose to wait for their swimmer at the pool we ask they remain in their vehicles or maintain/follow appropriate social distancing guidelines. These are the protocols we have been and will continue to follow: Divide groups where necessary to limit the number of swimmers in the pool at any one time Coming to and leaving the pool without using the locker rooms, be ready to swim when you arrive. Athletes must bring their own filled water bottles. Use of drinking fountains is strongly discouraged. Bathroom use only in an emergency, athletes will be required to wipe down/disinfect the area after use Entering and exiting using different doors or gates to avoid contact with incoming/outgoing swimmers. No team issued equipment (exception would be snorkels for Group 2 and Group 3). Limit the number of athletes in each lane with appropriate spacing. Coaches will be required to wear masks while at practice. Coaches will wipe down areas swimmers were between and after practice groups. No parents or spectators on deck. Swimmers, coaches, and lifeguards only. Lightning Safety This is our protocol will be for inclement weather. If it is raining only (no thunder or lightning) we will practice. If we hear thunder or see lightning we will clear the pool immediately and the facility if possible. We will return to practice when there has not been any sighting for 30 minutes. If it is possible, whenever thunderstorms are forecast we would like the parents to remain at the facility in their vehicles. This will provide the safest place for our swimmers to wait out the storm while observing social distancing guidelines. New USA Swimming Guidelines-MAAPPUSA Swimming issued a directive with regards to electronic communication and social media contact between coaches and athletes. Most of what is being implemented is common sense and falls in line with our club's policies. One new requirement we will need to adhere to is how your minor child communicates with me. For several years I have asked swimmers in Group 2 and Group 3 to text/email me if they would be missing practice. Moving forward, swimmers will be instructed to include a parent on all communication with me.
 If you are the parent of a Group 2 or Group 3 swimmer, and have never sent me a text before, please text me so I have your contact info in my phone. This way if I need to contact your swimmer about missing practice I can be sure to include you. My cell phone number is 574-276-6057.
 I encourage all parents and swimmers to read the full policy. We are required to keep this policy on our website, here is the link. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. -- John VanDriessche Head Coach South Bend Swim Club South Bend Riley High School (574)276-6057 www.southbendswimclub.com #SBSCForLife