Hello parents and swimmers,

I'm Coach Katie and this is my third season coaching for Stuart Heights. We are almost finished with out first full week of practices and things are going great! Our team is growing and we are so excited that so many new families have joined us. Here are a few reminders:

1. Please go online and declare if you will be attending meets or not. I know things come up and families go on vacation. The coaches just NEED to know if you will be there or not. We put as many kids on as many relays as we can and if one doesn't show up the whole relay is scratched. 

2. Our first meet is Monday at Fairyland, on Lookout Mountain. Be aware that they only have four lanes and that means we will only have 2 kids able to score per event.  All kids will get to swim but most will not be for points. If you are new and have questions please feel free to talk with one of the coaches or any board member.

3. New 8 and under parents: we want your child to be meet ready BEFORE they swim in a meet. This means they need to swim freestyle the entire length of the pool unaided before they can participate in a meet. There are league rules that we need to follow and we want your child to feel(and be totally) ready for each step of this process. I can already see improvement in all the kids! This will be case by case and will be determined by the coaches. Again, if you have questions please talk to a coach and or board member. We want everyone to be on the same page!

Thanks and remember to sign up for the meets and volunteer. Go Sharks!!!!

Coach Katie