Welcome to week 6 of the season.  This is an easy update as we have no more upcoming meets for the month of October.  Be on the lookout for the November meet information that will be coming out in the next couple of weeks though, as well as USA swim registration for those that haven't done that yet, but would like to.  

Upcoming Events: 

ODU vs. Gardner-Webb meet (We will be spectators and practice will be canceled that evening)

• when: Friday, 10.17 starts at 4:30pm
• where: ODU (4700 Powhatan Ave. Norfolk)
• details: parking and other info coming soon! Bring the kids if you can, it's a lot of fun for our team and the ODU volunteers that come and work with us.  The coaches will use a bit of time leading up to this meet to have the kids decorate posters to cheer on ODU swimming

Team Picture day & Trunk or Treat (Photos by Hayne Photography)

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE and LOCATION CHANGE below

• when: Monday 10.27 during practice time (group team photo around 6:30)
• where: Northside Indoor Pool 
• details: COMING SOON! I'll get this onto our schedule this week but mark your calendars. Kids take photos in their NSD team suits and pack a costume to slip on after for trunk or treat fun.  Even if you don't plan on purchasing photos, please join for the group team photo if possible.  
• Sign up genius link here

Reminders:

1. I had a great idea that I should have thought of last month and it came to me during the meet. If you don't mind, would you write your kids name on their right shoulder for the next few weeks while the coaches get to know all the swimmers names. I'll make sure they have some sharpies available and it will be best if you do it before they get wet.
2. Please have your kids to practice in a timely fashion. I know things come up, no stress on the occasional late arrival. The traffic to SS right now is a nightmare for me coming from Brambleton. But it helps the kids and coaches if the kids are ready and waiting for their turn to get into the water. NOTE: children need to WAIT on the pool deck for coach to arrive for beginners.  They should not be in the water until a coach is present. 
3. Coaches are implementing fins into practice.  If you didn't get a chance to purchase them yet, you can buy in person from Aquawear in VB and they're also available on amazon. As always, a well fitting snug swimsuit for practice, goggles, and a cap are always required. 
4. Our team store is open and ready for action at Aquawear in VB.  They can order our meet suits with logos.  Please utilize this local company, it's great to have something you can walk into!  
5. Lastly, please SIGN IN. I do keep attendance and it's very helpful to keep an eye on our numbers and check in on swimmers we haven't seen in a while.  

See you at the pool!  

Amber Breguet

secretary, NSD