Morning all,

I will see half our team today at the invitational, which is excellent! I would like a bigger turnout from our own Invitational, Saturday, July 26th. 

Furthermore, the team shirts are in, and the Parents Board (select individuals) have been volunteering their time to get the shirts for you. 

Moreover, we have a Team Photo scheduled before the meet on Wednesday, while we are hosting an Invitational Meet. The dates were not chosen lightly and openly. I pushed for two dates so we could select a photo with the most kids. The shirts may need to be washed, but what's important is that we're together, looking at Wayne Waves blue. Is there an ideal time for it? That is the great debate!

Lastly, volunteering-wise, I want to remind you that we track the efforts parents provide for our team. This sport is community-based, and we hope Parents and Guardians can lead by example. Please double-check your schedule to see if you are available to volunteer for the greater good. We will happily train you. 

Now please read below about our dual meets and Championship/Invitational Meets

We have two critical dual meets on Monday (For the Rampapo League Champion) and Wednesday (Lakeland League Meet against Lake Mowhawk). Declare your intentions on Swimtopia. Below is information on the upcoming Invitationals. 

Please read below, as our forthcoming Invitationals and Championships will be discussed.

Coaches Choice (Thursday, July 24th)

This is a team scored event. Each team is allowed one entry in each event and a relay. The Coaching staff will choose the team and assign swimmers to events. All swimmers are eligible and may swim one individual event and one relay. Unfortunately per age and gender we are only allowed to select 4 swimmers. So let’s first see who is available for this fast fun-filled night!

B Invitational (Saturday, July 26th)

All swimmers are eligible and may choose as many events as they qualify for. For those who meet the "B Time" compete against kids their speed. For events where a swimmer has a time equal to or faster than the A qualifying time they must enter the equivalent open event that does not score and is not eligible for awards. However, individuals who do swim in an open event have the ability to improve on their seed time. Lastly, there is a 6 and under event.

Ramapo Championships (Monday, July 28th)

We will do our best to get everyone a race at the Ramapo Championship (Monday 7/28/25) if they are available and eligible.

The Ramapo Championship meet is for swimmers who have swam in two Ramapo (Monday) League meets. There is a small entrance fee for spectators, but parents who officiate and select swimmers do not have to pay an entrance fee.

We do our best to put together the fastest relay teams. The meet is divided into two sessions. We are allowed two entries per event for an age group and a relay team. Decisions are made based on time achieved, and participation via practice and swim meets. If your child is in an age group with numerous kids, I still encourage you to be available because you never know who will be available on the 7/29/24 Rampo Championship.

The timeline for The Ramapo Championships on 7/28/25 is:

3:45pm- Gates open

4:30pm-4:50pm- Session 1 Warm Ups

Banner Carries will be announced closer to the meet.

6:20pm-6:40pm- Session 2 Warm Ups

6:30 pm-Second session starts. Start time will be dependent on when the first session is finished.

The 10 and Unders are 25's and swim first. (Approx 4:00pm to 7:00pm)

The 11 and Ups are 50's and swim second. (Approx 6:00pm to 8:30pm)

At this meet, you can achieve ribbons and medals.

A Championships at Highland Lakes (Saturday, August 9th)

All swimmers who have swam at least 2 Lakeland Swim Conference meets are eligible (achieved the appropriate cut time) may choose 2 individual events and be placed in a relay (14&Under) or 3 events and 1 relay (15&Over). Swimmers must have a time equal to or faster than the A qualifying time.

Link to preorder t-shirts.

https://www.roostertees.com/hlcc_hosts_a_champs/shop/home

Don’t worry you did not miss a report regarding swimmers who have the cut time.

I know I hit you with alot of information but I leaned on getting you the information for your benefit. 

Respectfully,

Coach Kane