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April 27, 2007

Hey 2007 Geysers! The start of the season is almost here! Here’s some info for all….

1. This is a reminder for all new swimmers – you must attend try-outs at one of the two available times next week. You can choose to come between 4-5pm next Monday, April 30th or 5-6pm on Tuesday, May 1st. Wear your suit and bring a towel. We will ask you to enter the pool on one end and make it to the other under your own steam, either freestyle, backstroke or a perfect dog paddle, just prove to us that you are comfortable in the water and won’t spend the whole season hanging on to a coaches’ neck!

2. Practice begins next Wednesday, May 2nd for everyone – new and old. The practice schedule for the first three weeks of practice is listed below. We have tried to balance out the number of kids in each group, so please come to your assigned time. If you have special time requirements, please let one of the coaches know and they will try to accommodate your time needs.

6 and Under Girls 4:00 - 4:40

6 and Under Boys 4:30 – 5:10

7/8 Girls 5:10 – 6:00

7/8 and 9/10 Boys 5:50 – 6:40

9/10 Girls 6:30 – 7:20

11 and up All 7:15 – 8:00

3. NOTICE: THE “BABY POOL” AND SHALLOW ENDS OF THE MAIN POOL ARE OFF LIMITS DURING PRACTICE AND MEETS PER HOA REQUIREMENTS. Parents, please don’t allow your children (either swimmers or siblings) to play in these areas. We will run them out – no exceptions!

BRING YOUR $$$$$$

4. A representative from Lane Four Swim Shop will be at the pool on Wednesday, the first day of practice, selling our new team suit. The girls’ suit will cost $40 and the boys’ suit will cost $28. They can accept cash, check or credit cards. Team pictures will be coming up soon, so you want to be sure your child has the new suit for the picture.

5. Michelle Triesch (Merchandise Coordinator) will also be at the pool on Wednesday with order forms for team merchandise. We have a new team logo this season, so you can order your parent/sibling t-shirts, “Geysers” shorts, visors and window decals. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY ORDER PLACED FOR THE SEASON SO DON’T MISS OUT! Checks and cash only for these items.

I think that’s it for now. I hope y’all are as excited as the Board and Crew are about this season. It’s going to be a blast!!!

Carrie

281-343-1948 bartmans@aol.com

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Registration for returning swimmers will be held 3-6pm Sunday, April 1 at Pool#2
Registration for NEW swimmers will be held 4-6pm Sunday, April 15 at Pool#2

For those new to the neighborhood, welcome! Pool #2 is located on Greatwood Parkway between the Terrace and Arbor Neighborhoods.

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Swimmers, take your mark……….! The Geyser swim team is preparing for another summer of breathtaking competition. The 2007 season will mark 5 years of existence for the Geysers. We continue to emphasize good sportsmanship and team pride as well as competition in a FUN but relaxed environment.
Membership is open to all Greatwood area residents through 18 years of age. Although there will be no try-outs for returning swimmers, siblings and new swimmers will be required to demonstrate the ability to swim the length of the pool with little to no assistance (per Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League rules). Membership is limited to 200 swimmers.
Coach Derek and his crew will be back to lead the Geysers to another winning season. All of our practices are held at pool #2 from 3 –7 in the afternoon, beginning in early May (pending HOA approval). Swim meets are held every Monday starting in June.
Registration for the 2007 season is about to begin. Returning swimmers will be receiving notification of registration via email. To ensure a spot on the team, get your registration turned in by the due date listed in the email. Open enrollment for new swimmers will begin in early April. Look for more details in next month’s GreatNews or check out our website www.greatwoodgeyser.org.
If you or anyone you know would like to sponsor this magnificent group of swimmers please contact Pamela Brown at pbrown@lcisd.org.
Whether you are a returning swimmer or one thinking about trying out for the team,
R & R Aquatics in Richmond has a swim clinic for you. They are held at the LCISD natatorium beginning in March. These clinics improve strength and endurance, as well as work on the swimmer’s technique. Please visit their website at www.rraquatics.org.
If you have any questions about the Geyser Swim Team, feel free to contact Carrie Surratt at bartmans@aol.com or 281-343-1948. We are looking forward to an awesome 2007 swim season!