These posts are from the CALENDAR for swimmers interested in Jan-June synchro.
If you want to swim synchro Jan-June, 2018, set up your parents' meetings. After your meeting, send copy of report to Valerie and copy that to Elise.
Synchro Jan-June begins after you attend sufficient parents meetings to become informed of requirements and after you make your informed decision to enter competition this year or not. LISTS are necessary so you will know how to proceed.
YOU need to follow up on the two lists in the "Parents 2018" page on swimsynchro website and also on other information on this site to quailfy to enter competition synchro. This is up to YOU. Get other parents to help. If some parents cannot help, ask others.
posted Jan16 Let me know where I have failed to make clear the information in the 3 columns on the Parents 2018 page. I know it is unclear--because the parents who have attended meetings so far haven't picked up on it. (Updated Feb. 4, 9:22a A third list--the most comprehensive so far--has been received. Now, we need an individual or a group to work with the three lists that have been submitted so they are compiled and organized into useful form. Compilers of these lists may also add to the lists. Any parent who is anxious to get started on practices can speed up the process by working on the lists. Once the lists are adequately compiled and organized, those lists should answer your questions about how to get started on the next tasks so you can then begin practices, etc.)
Synchro: Read all information on this page. Read and re-read if necessary to find the information you seek. Parents help each other. If you are confused, ask other parents. If you still do not have the information with which to start, maybe try asking different parents. Some groups have started. Elise will work with parents who follow this invformation.
Following each parent meeting, send report to Valerie with copy (cc) to Elise. Without this report, we have no way to know about your meeting. If it is not reported (in writing), I assume it didn't happen.
Synchro Jan-June begins after you attend sufficient parents meetings to become informed of requirements and after you make your informed decision to enter competition this year or not. LISTS are necessary so you will know how to proceed.
YOU need to follow up on the two lists in the "Parents 2018" page on swimsynchro website and also on other information on this site to quailfy to enter competition synchro. This is up to YOU. Get other parents to help. If some parents cannot help, ask others.
posted Jan16 Let me know where I have failed to make clear the information in the 3 columns on the Parents 2018 page. I know it is unclear--because the parents who have attended meetings so far haven't picked up on it. (Updated Feb. 4, 9:22a A third list--the most comprehensive so far--has been received. Now, we need an individual or a group to work with the three lists that have been submitted so they are compiled and organized into useful form. Compilers of these lists may also add to the lists. Any parent who is anxious to get started on practices can speed up the process by working on the lists. Once the lists are adequately compiled and organized, those lists should answer your questions about how to get started on the next tasks so you can then begin practices, etc.)
Synchro: Read all information on this page. Read and re-read if necessary to find the information you seek. Parents help each other. If you are confused, ask other parents. If you still do not have the information with which to start, maybe try asking different parents. Some groups have started. Elise will work with parents who follow this invformation.
Following each parent meeting, send report to Valerie with copy (cc) to Elise. Without this report, we have no way to know about your meeting. If it is not reported (in writing), I assume it didn't happen.
Posted Jan. 11 7:29p Parentheses () indicate an entry on CALENDAR is TENTATIVE. Do not come if parentheses are still around an entry.
Posted Jan. 11 5:43p Competition practices will be added only after routines are set. The sooner ALL families follow steps to read, understand, and fulfill necessary steps outlined on this site and on swimsynchro site, ---AND ON THE LISTS YOU ARE GENERATING, the sooner you confirm what you are doing to prepare for competition.
* "No general synchro" means there still may be competition synchro. If you haven't demonstrated your commitment to competition by learning about and following requests, you still would be in "general synchro." You can set up and attend additional parents' meetings--or just talk with other parents to discuss commitment details. (Updated Feb. 4, 9:33a. "Signed" form not required. Your commitment will be demonstrated by your actions. If you still are unsure, ask parents who have moved past the early preparations. It is your personal responsibility to find out from other parents what you have missed so far. This is not Elise's responsibility, nor is it Valerie's responsibility--although she may be able to help if you help her. There still are 18 families who could compete if they can get past the challenges of not understanding requirements.)
February 15, 2018--Black Suit Video Program -- ROUTINES -- Posted Oct 24 (12:29a) Updated Jan. 21--we won't enter, so ignore this.
Posted Jan. 17, 1:12a If you are worried about missing practices while you are getting organized, set up "play dates" and provide room for the girls to do their mat work and other fitness work. You already have videos. (Parents discuss Q/As and tasks.)
Posted Jan. 17, 1:14a Mary Peckham Park pool is available 1 1/2 hours most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. You must reserve a space, and there are other rules to follow. See their website. http://www.pct3.com/About/Calendars/Mary-Jo-Peckham-Calendar
Posted Jan. 24, 4:30p. Parents who are worrying about where they will swim need not worry about that right now. (1) Dry work is what is needed now. (2) MOST IMPORTANT, you are still behind on making and editing your lists.
Posted Jan. 24, 6:25p Three stages in developing a choreography chart. https://swimsynchro.weebly.com/choreography-chart.html Elise can hold a workshop on this if parents want that. Parents can form a group, find a time, and check to have it posted on this CALENDAR. You will not be prepared for this workshop unless you have approved music and lyrics with you when you arrive.
March 10-18, 2018 (school break) Spring Break for many (not all) schools.
(optional) March 24-25, 2018 Coral Springs, FL Novice, Intermediate and AG12-u WORLDWIDE INVITATIONAL meet. . . Optional for our members . . . Let me know if you might be interested in entering.
Posted Jan. 27, 10:30a Pencil in this date--Saturday, March 24. TENTATIVE figure meet Webster, TX This is not required. It is good experience for new synchro competition swimmers.
Posted Feb. 2, 4:32p We have had 2 requests to perform at birthday parties. So far, I have said probably not. If you are interested in working on coordinating this potential activity, please talk with other parents and then tell Valerie (cc Elise). Thanks!
REQUIRED = April 21 -- DEFINITE date for Association Championships (Updated Dec 12, 2017) Association Championships -- April 21 -- Saturday only (estimate 10a-5p) in Webster, TX (Wms. Pool, 15000 McConn, Webster, TX 77598
REQUIRED = May 12-13--Regionals--Posted Oct 22, 2017 -- Updated Oct 23 (4:54p) DEFINITE dates for Regional Championships -- May 12/13 (Mother's Day weekend) -- this will be a 2-day meet in Dallas (Lewisville, TX)
(optional) May 19 - Invitational in San Antonio (Youth Cup) Some of our swimmers have attended this meet the last two years. Posted Oct 23 (8:12p)
(optional) Early to mid June -- Waterbeams will be hosting an “In the Zone” synchro camp in New Orleans.
(optional) June 23 TENTATIVE DATE -- Novice/Intermediate Invitational in New Orleans (posted Nov. 5, 2017)
(optional) June 23 TENTATIVE DATE -- Olympic Day celebration (posted Jan. 27, 2018)
(optional) Swimmers who want to perform at parties--form a performance-prep group. Find out details after Mother's Day.