Howdy Wahoos!

Please read all of the information below as we head into our final and craziest week of swim team. Click the links to get all meet information including check-in times, parking, team set up around the pool, and food options.

* PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ANYONE WHO PLANS TO ATTEND WITH YOUR SWIMMER *

Monday:5/6 and 11+ Prelims at West U

Tuesday: 7/8 and 9/10 Prelims at Bellaire

Wednesday: Why cook this week? Pick up fajitas for our final spirit night anytime throughout the day. Fajita Petes in West University - 6719 Weslayan (best for pick-up or delivery within 2 mile radius)

Thursday:Finals at Willow If your child qualifies for finals, you are required to volunteer as well. We need 55 volunteers during Finals!

Friday: End of Season Celebration from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Join us for the end of season pool potluck and party. Please bring anything to share (no glass), chairs, and beverages. Awards will be presented and expect a coaches diving/cannonball/belly flop competition!

Notes about Prelims and Finals:

• ALL teams attend Prelims & Finals. Managing meets of this scale is no small feat, especially when it’s all volunteer-driven! Please be patient and remember we are guests of West U and Bellaire and must follow their facility rules.
• Please do not participate in Prelims if you are not able to attend Finals.
• Disqualifications only occur during Prelims & Finals. Read all about DQs!
• We will watch the weather and make changes as necessary.
• Expect lots of people and ONLY set up in Willow’s designated location around the pool (see picture on site).
• Practice will continue this week through 6/26.
• 12 & under - The top 12 times plus 2 alternates for each event will move on to Finals.
• 13 & above - The top 6 times plus 2 alternates for each event will move on to Finals.

Parent Relays during Finals: It is a tradition for parents to participate in a fun relay during finals. If you can swim a 25 freestyle (your kids do it every day) and want to be on a relay team, email Nikki Banas at [email protected] to participate. Your swimmers will love cheering for you!

Volunteers: With over 350 children participating each year for the past four seasons, our Wahoo community is full of amazing parents. Our current Volunteer Committee has been running the show for four+ years and with our children aging up and out, we need help to share the load! Check out the Volunteer Committee to see what's needed.

If you haven’t had a chance to volunteer yet, this is the week we need you most. Volunteer spots for Finals will open Tuesday night following Prelims, and additional opportunities will be available during the end-of-season party.

We will be sending out a summary of volunteer points after the party. Many families still need to fulfill their volunteer requirements. Reminder: Only families who volunteered this season and participated in at least one dual meet will be eligible for registration next year.

Swim Photos: Picture orders are available for pick up at practice this week. If you can’t make it this week, pictures will remain at the pool for the entire summer, and can be picked up during our normal hours of operation.

Coaches Bonus: We seriously do have the BEST and most AMAZING coaches! Amanda Sorena is collecting donations for their end of season bonus via: Venmo (@Amanda-Sorena) or Zelle ([email protected]). Last 4 digits of phone number 4334.

Willow on a Warpath!

Coach Renee, Coach Emma, and Coach Grant