Hi all State Qualifiers and State Relay swimmers (and those who are still looking to qualify) and families,
We are looking forward to another exciting week of specific training, race education and team and club bonding. Download the schedule here.
The next step is to complete the Club’s booking form and make payment and RSVP to the Team BBQ on Friday, Jan 8th at Abbotsleigh’s Old Gym area, and to volunteer for one of the many tasks needed to help our swimmers be at their best!
Costs
For Black/Gold Squad swimmers will be $150 per person, and for White Squad swimmers will be $135 per person. White Squad has their costs reduced as they have one less swim session and are not attending the yoga session.
The costs for the week is all inclusive and includes:
- All meals for the swimmers (including Team BBQ, and lunch at the Beach excursion)
- Transport to/from Beach excursion
- An Olympian guest speaker
- Yoga costs (for Black/Gold Squads)
- Tie-dye activity (although the cost of the t-shirt is separate; please see notes below)
Booking and Payment
Bookings are now closed. Contact Tim in case of enquiries.
RSVP’ing for the Team BBQ
Parents and siblings are also welcome, can you please RSVP to the Club by including within the booking form in the special dietary needs section whether your swimmer/family is/isn’t attending and the number of people attending (e.g., Special Dietary Needs: None/Non-dairy etc; Yes/No to Team BBQ and 4 people)
Volunteering for State Qualifiers Week
We will be needing volunteers for the week to assist in preparing breakfast and helping to feed the swimmers, transport for the beach excursion, and for the Team BBQ on the Friday.
There is a list here on Google docs to volunteer for the various tasks needed to support our swimmers during this week. We have around 45-50 swimmers/parents for the 30-35 tasks needed to make this as successful as we can for the week. Please look and see what you can help and assist with. Write your name into a vacant slot. Email Tim on the address below in case of technical problems.
For the Team BBQ, we ask that swimmer(s) parents bring either a fruit plate, nibbles, salad or a dessert to share with the Club and the Team. Please list your choice on the attached list.
Other things to note
- Bookings close Sunday, December 20th, 2015.
- For all bookings, we are only accepting payments via Credit/Debit Card or EFT bank transfers only.
- If you are intending to pay by EFT, please make payment into the Abbotsleigh Swim Club account and reference your purpose as SQW + Swimmer Name
- If you/your swimmer has any specific dietary needs or concerns, please advise the Club as part of the booking form immediately.
- In respect of medical forms – We have most of these forms on file, and we will be looking to follow up any exceptions over the next week. However with some of our newer members this year, if you have not already completed these, please let me know.
- Can all swimmers bring their own plates, bowl, and cup for the week. These should be clearly labelled with the swimmer’s name and these will be washed and kept for the week at the school.
- Travel for attendees is limited to the beach excursion. Attendees will be transported to the beach excursion via the school bus to be driven by Brandon Lawrence. Some attendees may carpool with selected parents to/from the Abbotsleigh Aquatic Centre. The beach location is to be confirmed but is likely to be between Mona Vale and Whale beach (subject to weather and surf conditions).
- For the tie-dye activity, swimmers should size and purchase their own white t-shirt. This should preferable by 100% cotton (there are 2 for $20 basic tees on offer at Cotton On at the moment). For those qualifiers and swimmers who are unable to attend the week, please give your t-shirt to a friend to get your t-shirt tie-dyed
If you have any questions, please let me know on timothyaong@optusnet.com.au.
Have a great camp!
Regards,
Tim
