See you at the pool tonight for the meet against Plainfield! The meet will start at 5:30 at the Plainfield pool. Travel release forms will be available and collected if you are interested in taking your swimmer/diver home directly from the meet. These need to be signed and turned into a parent rep or team manager BEFORE the conclusion of the meet. Remember your athlete can always ride the bus back to the high school with the team!

I reached out again to Kratz Sporting Goods about the apparel. They said that the apparel will be done on Wednesday. I am crossing my fingers and toes.

FYI: Morning practice for this coming Thursday has been cancelled. The January breakfast and meet sign-up calendar was sent out a couple days ago. There are still some open spots. Have you fulfilled your 3 hot breakfast services, yet? Don’t miss out! Thanks to all who have already signed up to volunteer!

Here is a message from Kurt Hass, director of the Hall of Fame meet. Please read if you have ordered a shirt.

If you have ordered a Hall of Fame Classic long sleeved t-shirt, I just want to thank you for your support of the Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame. We are hopeful this has been an easy process.
Please bring, on Saturday, your $25 check made out to IHSSDHOF or bring $25 cash for each t-shirt! Please make a note to do this as we are counting on this part of the process.
Thanks again,
Kurt

Please also read the details for Saturday. Reach out with questions.

This Saturday’s Hall of Fame meet is a 2 session meet- with both sessions having timed finals. The events for the first session are for both male and females: 400 Medley Relay, 500 Free, 100 IM, 200 Free, 50 Fly, 200 Back, 50 Free, and Diving.
This session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 and end around 12:30. If you are signed up to volunteer as a timer/runner for the meet, please arrive at 9:30 so that we can make sure everyone is accounted for before the meet begins. To receive free admittance, volunteers will need to check in with the Hall of Fame Committee members who will have a table set up at the entrance to the pool. If you have signed up to work the concession stand, I will be reaching out to you via text after I speak with the athletic director, Bill Doty.

There will be a luncheon and a speaker immediately following the morning session for all participating athletes.

The second session has the following events for both male and females: Diving Finals, Mixed 250 Free Relay, 400 IM, 200 Free Relay, 50 Breast, 200 Fly, 50 Back, 200 Breast, 400 Free Relay. * This session is scheduled to begin at 3:00 and end around 6:00.* If you are signed up to volunteer as a timer/runner, please arrive at 2:45 so that we can make sure that we have everyone accounted for. To receive free admittance, volunteers will need to check in with the Hall of Fame Committee members who will have a table set up at the entrance to the pool. Please be aware that this session will start with diving. If you have signed up to work the concession stand, I will be reaching out to you via text after I speak with the athletic director, Bill Doty.

As always meets can’t be pulled off without your help! Thank you for always being to willing to be part of the team!

Come out to the FCHS pool on Tuesday, Nov. 30 to cheer on our swimmers and divers as they compete against Shelbyville. This is also Senior Night where we will be recognizing the senior swimmers, divers, and managers! There are 13 in total this year! Senior recognition should begin around 5:15 pm with the meet directly following (scheduled to start at 5:30 pm).

If you are signed up to volunteer for this meet, you name will be on a list at the ticket office. Please just let the individual at the box office know who you are, and you will not need to pay entrance into the meet! It’s just one of the benefits of volunteering to work a meet! Thank you for your help!

I emailed our contact person at Kratz for an update on the athlete’s apparel. He said that the apparel will hopefully be complete and shipped this week! I know with all the ordering and shipping issues companies are struggling. Thank you for being so kind, patient, and understanding with this. i will keep you updated and get the apparel passed out ASAP once it arrives to the high school.

As always, reach out with any questions!

Come join in the fun and shenanigans at the Alumni Meet on November 27 at 10:00 am at the FCHS pool. Alumni will be on hand to compete against the current team. There will be a lot of fast racing to look forward to as well as a chance to see some familiar faces on the pool deck once again! Hope to see you at the pool!

Thank you so much for helping to make the Thanksgiving Breakfast a success! The decorations were festive and the food was delicious. A special event for the athletes and coaches could not be pulled off without many generous hands. We appreciate you!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!