• Manvel Aquatics
    2021-2022
    • MUST have your physical complete BEFORE the first day of training (August 24, 2021).  If this is not taken care of before the start of training, you will be removed from the class and not be allowed to participate in varsity swimming, diving, or water polo for the 2021-2022 school year.  YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL DATED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2021 IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS THIS SCHOOL YEAR.  PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
    • Dress code will be followed AT ALL TIMES 

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    Training begins Tuesday, August 24, 2021
    You must have a current physical from either last year or this year dated after March 2021, and you must have everything else necessary or you will be removed from the class.
    Try-outs will take place during your 6th or 7th period class on the following dates:
    Tuesday, August 24, - 6th & 7th periods will run a mile on the track. 10:00 or faster to make the team.
    Wednesday, August 25 - 6th & 7th periods will swim 500y in the pool.  10:00 or faster to make the team.
    Thursday, August 26 - 6th & 7th periods will be in C243 during class.  I'm out and will have a substitute in class.  Use this time as a study hall and complete any assignments you have.
    Friday, August 27th - 6th & 7th will use this period to make up any portion of try-outs missed.
    Friday, August 27th - Athletes with other PE periods will try-out after school. You will run, then swim.
    Come to school equipped to both swim and run during try-outs.
    After school practice begins for everyone Tuesday, September 7, 2021
     
    You will be required to have ALL equipment EVERY DAY - see below.... 
     
    WEEKS 1 & 2: August 24-September 3, 2021: Swim period only.  Try-outs, then we'll be in the pool or on the track daily.
    WEEK 3: September 7-10, 2021: Dry land during your Swim period, then we'll be in the water 3:00pm-4:00pm all week.
    WEEK 4: September 13-15, 2021: Dry land during Swim period, then we're in the water 3:00pm=4:30pm.  Monday - Wednesday only.
    WEEK 5: September 20-24, 2021: Dry land during Swim period and M-F we'll be in the water 3:00pm-5:00pm.
     
    .All subsequent training will follow the Week 5 schedule unless changed by your coach.
     
     All non-club swimmers are expected to complete a minimum of 4 after school practices weekly.
     Club swimmers are expected to practice with us after school a minimum of 4 times weekly for 1 hour each practice, or twice weekly for 2 hours each practice (in addition to attending all club practices).
     
      
    You are REQUIRED to have the following
    equipment with you EVERY DAY:
     
    Combination Lock (for your locker), Water Bottle, Suit, Cap, Goggles, T-shirt, Shorts, Running Shoes  
     
    DO NOT EVER TAKE ANY OF YOUR EQUIPMENT HOME UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHING AT SCHOOL TO REPLACE IT!
    If you cannot practice because you lack gear, you will loose points on your grade.
    If you make a habit of missing practices or cannot maintain passing
    grades,you will be removed from the team. 
     
     
     
     
     "Never mistake activity for achievement." 
                                                    John Wooden
     
    "Progress, not perfection..."
                                                        Denzel Washington