Update: Wulf Pool, Practice Schedule, Team Store
Hello Hurricanes Families,
Thank you all for enduring another update to our ongoing saga! We aren't quite there yet, but all signs point to an end in sight:
WULF UPDATE
Although we've been hoping for weeks that our return to Wulf is imminent, it seems to finally be the case.
We won't be swimming at Wulf on Monday as hoped, but it is all but certain that we will be back in by the end of next week. All the parts are on hand, the pool is filling right now, and should be operational in the next few days. Once fixed, it will take a few more days to heat the pool back to normal temperature.
Nonetheless, we are going to plan one more week on a modified schedule. If and when we have a date that Wulf is available, we will switch to our normal schedule as soon as possible.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE UPDATE
We had hoped to keep last week's schedule in place until Wulf was available, however, there were a few surprises that required us to change course again. Most importantly, we found out the Platte Canyon is kept at 87 degrees, which is far too hot for our older swimmers to train in. Since we are changing the schedule yet again, we are building in as much flexibility as possible for families who's driving has been pushed to the limit!
Note that Categories 1-3 have a choice of locations on Monday and Friday of next week. For new Category 1 swimmers who may feel intimidated or nervous about swimming for the first time with a large group, Platte Canyon will be a more comfortable place to be. If the drive is prohibitive, all Cat 1 swimmers are also welcome at Clear Creek and we will be working hard to make the practice exciting and productive for everyone.
Please see the bottom of this email for the day to day schedule.
TEAM STORE STATUS
Another major activity that has been put on hold as we wait to return to Wulf is our promotion of the new team store to make suits and other gear available.
Our new team store has a lot of options regarding style, fabric, and other variations of suits and other gear. This will serve us well in the long run, but makes the initial orders potentially confusing and seemingly complicated.
For this reason it is important that each family understands what is available and has an opportunity to try on suits for size before any purchases are made. We're still exploring the possibility of getting everyone a sizing opportunity this week. Once we have that out of the way, the team store will be open for orders for one week in which all orders will be bulk shipped at a reduced cost. After that, the store will be permanently available for individually shipped orders.
We are still working on a plan for sizing, and details will follow.
Once again, thank you all for your patience and perseverance. Nothing about the shifting schedules of the last 6 weeks is fair or appropriate. I know very well how the balance of a busy family can be disrupted with even a minor change of plans, yet the grace and kindness with which every one of our families has handled this start to the season has been incredible to see. I can't thank you all enough. Let's cross our fingers that this is the final leg!
With gratitude,
Coach Brian
UPCOMING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, 9/30
- Cat 1: Platte Canyon 4:30 - 5:30
- Cat 2 & 3: Clear Creek 4:15 - 5:30
- Cat 4, 5, & Surge: Clear Creek 5:30 - 7:30
SATURDAY, 10/1
- Cat 2 & 3: Clear Creek 8:30 - 10:00
- Cat 4, 5, & Surge: Meyers 8:00 - 10:00
MONDAY, 10/3
- Cat 1-3: CHOOSE Platte Canyon 5:00 - 6:30 OR Clear Creek 4:15 - 5:30
- Cat 4,5, & Surge: Clear Creek 5:30 - 7:30
- Cat 2-3: Clear Creek 4:15 - 5:30
- Cat 4,5, & Surge: Clear Creek 5:30 - 7:30
WEDNESDAY, 10/5
- Cat 1: Clear Creek 4:30-5:30
- Cat 2-3: Platte Canyon 5:00 - 6:30
- Cat 4,5, & Surge: Clear Creek 5:30 - 7:30
- Cat 2-3: Clear Creek 4:15 - 5:30
- Cat 4,5, & Surge: Clear Creek 5:30 - 7:30
- Cat 1-3: CHOOSE Platte Canyon 4:30 - 5:30 OR Clear Creek 4:15 - 5:30
- Cat 4,5, & Surge: Clear Creek 5:30 - 7:30
- Cat 4,5, & Surge: Clear Creek 8:30 - 10:30
- Cat 2-3: Clear Creek 10:30 - 12:00