Dear Swim Parents/Guardians:
Re: Boys MS Swim, 6th, 7th & 8th grade
We are pleased to have your child participate in the Menomonie Middle School Boys swim program. We will start on Monday, Jan. 26th with an informational meeting in the cafeteria. Please pick up your student by 3:45 on Monday, Jan. 26th from the Middle School.
Swim practice will begin at the HS pool on Tuesday, Jan. 27th. Practices will be held after school from 3:15-4:45 M-TH. Practices are held at the high school pool field house. Students should take their regular bus to the high school; more information on busing will be given out at the first meeting. Our swim season will end approximately on March 14th. A meet schedule will be sent home soon with any additional information.
Students who participate in swim must come prepared; here is what one will need to be successful on the MMS Swim team:
Swimsuit - students will be in the water each day so more than one suit may be recommended.
Swim Cap - swim caps are essential for keeping hair out of your face while you swim. You can purchase a Mustang cap from Ms. Potter in the front office for $5 or supply your own.
Goggles - make sure you have a pair of swim goggles, facemask goggles do not work. It is recommended to have more than one pair in case yours break.
Towel- may seem obvious, but we want to make sure students are prepared :)
Optional: Lock for locker - Since we share the pool with the High School Swimmers, we also share the locker room. We suggest that students lock their belongings and take EVERYTHING (including the lock) home with them each night. Locks are also important for away meets.
What you will learn this season:
4 Stroke Types:
Freestyle
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Butterfly
Events in a swim meet:
200 yd Freestyle, 100 yd Individual Medley, 50 Freestyle, 50 Butterfly, 100 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke. And Relays
How to do a proper start and turn.
Learn what it is like to swim on a high school team.
Have fun as a team!
All extracurricular paperwork must be completed and returned before the student will be allowed to actively participate in practice. This paperwork includes a physical, code of conduct form, and emergency contact card. The $50.00 activity fee should be paid as soon as possible with cash or a check. Checks can be made out to Menomonie Middle School and should be taken to the office. If your child has already participated in athletics this year at MMS all paperwork and fee should have been turned in and your child should be ready to go. If payment is a concern please contact Tina Potter, Athletic Coordinator, or Mark Anderson, Assistant Principal.
I will be communicating with parents primarily through ParentSquare. If your child is registered, you will automatically be added to the Boys Swim group. Please reach out with any questions or concerns!
Thank you,
Head Coach: Hannah Schulte, [email protected]
Assistant Coach: Haley Grace Harris, [email protected]