2020 edgebrook orcas Swim team
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Updated Friday June 26th
The governor’s office released updated guidance on pool usage late this week. Based on communication from the Department of Health, there are items within those guidelines that we need further clarification on before we can proceed with our swim team practice plan. For that reason, I am sad to announce that we are unable to start practices on Monday as planned. I will have an email update no later than Friday, July 3rd. We will be refunding you the appropriate pro-rated amount as soon as we can confidently announce a start date. If you would like a full refund and to be removed from swim team, please let the front desk (frontdesk@edgebrookclub.org) know via email. Laura and the rest of the EB staff have worked very hard to put together a plan that they feel keeps all the swimmers safe within the facility and that meets the statewide regulations. This is why we are seeking further, confirming guidance on conflicting information we are receiving. We apologize for what this means for your home. We fully intended to begin on Monday - practice groups and staffing plans were completed and in place; one incoming email and one incoming phone call changed all that. I, for one, am disappointed that we are in this boat. My two daughters were looking forward to morning practices here at the club next week. I know that it is hard to keep having let down after let down around us right now, and I definitely know it is hard for you all as parents to manage this as well. I am going to remain optimistic that we will be together soon back at the pool. That is what I am holding on to and will continue fighting to make happen. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Laura (lkthalter@comcast.net). |
Practices will be held between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Dependent on the number of swimmers registered, we will plan to have two “teams.” One “team” will practice Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the other on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Groups will be created by the Edgebrook coaching staff based on the following criteria:
If you have specific questions regarding the registration process online, please contact the front desk.
If you have any OTHER questions, please reach out to Coach Laura directly. With so many new offerings and policies around the club, the Edgebrook front desk staff will be directing swim team related questions to her.
- Age
- Older swimmers will be placed into earlier practice slots (ie, your 8 year old will not practice at 7:30 a.m.)
- Siblings/Families
- Although they may not be practicing together with the same coach, we are going to be putting siblings into the same practice time slots as often as possible.
- Friend/Ability groupings
- While it might not work out perfectly for everyone, the coaching staff will be looking at friend pairings from past seasons and try to put those with similar skills and friends together to practice at the same time.
If you have specific questions regarding the registration process online, please contact the front desk.
If you have any OTHER questions, please reach out to Coach Laura directly. With so many new offerings and policies around the club, the Edgebrook front desk staff will be directing swim team related questions to her.