To All 2011 State Bound Swimmers and Parents,

Here are a few things you need to be aware of. The Waco Water Park is an outdoor facility with little to no shade. Therefore, it is essential to bring plenty of water, snacks and shade. The Swim Team will provide two pop-up tents at the meet. These tents will be located in Tent City. Attached, is a layout of the facility as well as rules that they strictly adhere to in regards to tents, coolers and refreshments. Coaches will not know the exact time of the warm-up until Thursday at noon. The facility will not open until one half hour prior to the session start time. It is likely that the warm-ups will take place within that half hour prior to the meet. The warm-up will only be about 20 minutes at most. A warm-up is essential for a good performance and safety. Below is the meet schedule with our coaches that you need to report to at the meet. Please be on time, it would be better to be a half hour early than one minute late.

Our relays have to be declared at the coaches meeting on Thursday at noon. If a member of a relay team cannot be at the meet, the alternate has to be moved up at this meeting. Let Coach Kip or Robin Beckman know as soon as you can if you are on a relay and cannot make it to the meet. In a medical situation an alternate can be moved up at the meet. Alternates are encouraged to be at the meet just in case you are needed and it would be good experience to see the meet. You can learn a lot by watching.

Swimmers, your mind set – all positive (please read my last letter again). Your mission – to better your time and have fun doing it. Your focus when you are swimming is in your lane, knowing you ”can do”. Your goal - to be a winner by being ”better today than yesterday.” Remember what you are there for. You not only represent LPD but also the City of New Braunfels. Good luck, have fun and a safe trip. The Lord be with you.
Coach Bud

Thursday, 7/28:
Session 1: Girls 11-14 – 2pm (Kip & Sean)
Friday, 7/29:
Session 2: Boys 9/10 and 15/17 – 8am (Kip & Sean)
Session 3: Girls 9/10 and 15/17 – 2pm (Kip & Sean)
Saturday, 7/30:
Session 4: Men 18 & over; Boys 8 & under – 8am (Kip & Katherine)
Session 5: Women 18 & over; Girls 8& under – 2pm (Kip & Kathy)
Sunday, 7/31:
Session 6: Boys 11-14 – 8am (Kip & Kathy)


Coaches cell phone numbers:
Bud Dallman: 830-625-6342
Kip Werner: 830-708-6807
Sean Duckworth: 830-708-2477
Kathy Coulehan: 830-822-3431
Katherine Bowers: 512-557-5005
Robin Beckman: 830-643-9782