Sunday, January 17, 2021

High School Swim Team Update - Week of 1/18/21

Good afternoon everyone,

Each team picked up both wins over Aurora and Brush Friday night to improve to 2-0. Toward this effort, we saw 88 season-best times. Full results and top times can be found at the links included here. This will be a busy week; please be sure to check reminders and the schedule for this week listed below. 



Reminders:
1.) Swimmers/divers, please join our team Google classroom at the link included here. We will begin to use this resource to complete several team items and activities.
2.) Entries will be limited for the meet Tuesday. Lineups will be filled by season times and posted at practice Monday.
3.) Seniors, please make sure you complete your senior bio profile in our team Google classroom as soon as possible (due Tuesday).
4.) Team picture forms have been passed out at practice. Please bring those for the photographer Wednesday. Wear a team or solid, all-black suit for photographer team pictures. We will also take media guide shots. Please wear a team jacket or something Mentor swim related.
5.) Please note the practice time change for Blue and Green groups this week on Thursday to accommodate a middle school virtual meet from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Green group, you are welcome to attend morning practice as needed if you can't change your ride.
6.) Entries will be limited for the meet Friday. Lineups will be filled by season times and posted at practice mid-week.
7.) Friday's meet will be in sessions with a girls meet followed by a boys meet. Please note the specific bus and start times for each session.
8.) All swimmers/divers should expect to compete at Saturday's home meet.

9.) Please make sure you are meeting attendance. We have the three practice options daily, and anyone is welcome to attend mornings as needed. If you need to switch your afternoon time because of a conflict, please just let us know.

Schedule:
Mon 1/18 AM - Optional/Make-Up swim practice at LH Wellness 5:30-7:00 am
Mon 1/18 PM - Swim practice Orange Group 2:45-5:00 pm, Blue 2:45-4:30 pm, Green 4:30-6:00 pm
Tue 1/19 AM - No Morning Practice (Meet)
Tue 1/19 PM - Meet at Perry against Riverside. Buses TBA. Start 6:30. No spectators; a live-stream link will be sent.
Wed 1/20 AM - No Morning Practice (Team Pictures)
Wed 1/20 PM - Team Pictures. All groups report in a team or solid, all-black suit for practice 2:45-5:00 pm.
Thu 1/21 AM - Optional/Make-Up swim practice at LH Wellness 5:30-7:00 am
Thu 1/21 PM - Swim practice Orange Group 2:45-5:00 pm, Blue 2:45-4:00 pm, Green 3:45-5:00 pm
Fri 1/22 AM - No Morning Practice (Meet)
Fri 1/22 PM - Girls Meet at Strongsville against Strongsville, Euclid, and Wickliffe. Buses TBA. Start 5:00 pm. No spectators; a live-stream link will be sent.
Fri 1/22 PM - Boys Meet at Strongsville against Strongsville, Euclid, and Wickliffe. Buses TBA. Start apx. 7:30 pm. No spectators; a live-stream link will be sent.

Sat 1/23 AM - Meet at Spire against Medine and Elyria. Buses 8:30 am. Start 10:30 am. Senior Night Recognition time TBA. Ticket information will come from Mr. Cassella.

Team Handbook
Tentative Practice and Meet Schedule
Tentative Meet Schedule and Status
Mentorswimming.com

Have a great week, and Go Cards!